{"id":5064,"date":"2025-12-01T14:39:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T13:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanvlietcontainers.nl\/?page_id=5064"},"modified":"2025-12-01T15:01:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T14:01:47","slug":"circular-export-packaging-in-action","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vanvlietcontainers.nl\/en\/sustainability\/sustainability-in-action\/circular-export-packaging-in-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Circular export packaging in action"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#eef0f5&#8243; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; 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International buyers and new regulations demand higher standards for reusability, CO\u2082 reduction, and traceability.<br \/>\nHoek Flowers, a leading flower exporter, wanted to take concrete steps toward a circular supply chain. Their goal: a sustainable and efficient export packaging solution that is reusable, enhances logistics performance, and integrates seamlessly with existing operations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-5-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;right&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Our Approach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We began with a thorough analysis of Hoek Flowers\u2019 logistics flows, volumes, load efficiency, and return cycles. 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The design maximizes return logistics, reduces transport damage, and improves stability.<br \/>\nIn addition, the packaging includes a track &amp; trace solution to improve visibility and control throughout the supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>Hoek has now reached the point where they independently carry out repairs after approximately 35 return cycles. 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