Circl'it
Circl'it
Circl'it

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Single-use packaging causes avoidable waste, cost, and operational friction across hospitals, dental offices, pharmacies, beauty and veterinary centres.

 

Discover our innovations and technologies for faster turnaround times, sensitive products protection, packaging waste reduction, and improving cost control across your operations

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CASE STUDY

Healthcare Tender

A global manufacturing company winning a global healthcare supply contract differentiating on sustainability tender criteria:

  1. Demonstrated progress in reducing single-use plastics in products
  2. Presented clear transition plan towards circular packaging models
  3. Presented data on tangible reductions in packaging waste and green house gas emissions based on Life Cycle Assessments

Find out if reusable packaging fits your operations

Suitable applications that benefit from waste reduction, cost savings and operational improvements thanks to reusable packaging
Outbound distribution
Internal logistics
Inter-facility transportation
Hospital logistics & operations
Returns & repair systems
Dental supplies
Veterinary supplies
Documents and samples logistics

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We operate across Europe and are ready to assist local and pan-European projects.

Achieve your procurement targets
Reduce packaging waste
Use circularity to differentiate

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Reusable packaging in healthcare operations and distribution

    Do healthcare operators need reusable packaging to comply with the PPWR?

    Yes. The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces binding reuse targets that affect healthcare distribution.

    Reuse targets under the PPWR: 

    • General reuse target (intra-EU flows): 
      By 1 January 2030, at least 40 % of transport and sales packaging used for transporting products within the EU must be reusable within a recognised reuse system (increasing to an aspirational 70 % by 2040).  
    • 100 % reuse for internal or intra-Member-State logistics: 
      Economic operators using transport or sales packaging within the same Member State or between sites of the same company (or affiliated partners) must ensure that 100 % of that packaging is reusable within a reuse system from 1 January 2030 onward. This includes pallets, crates, foldable boxes, trays, drums, and similar reusable formats (with some exemptions, e.g., cardboard or packaging for dangerous goods).  

    We recognize it can be seen as a big challenges. At Circl’it, we have the understanding that the implementation needs to be phased and tailored to your business, to make it easier for you. 

     

    What this means in practice 

    • For cross-border or multi-partner logistics flows, meeting the 40 % (2030) and progressing toward 70 % (2040) reuse thresholds will be necessary to comply with PPWR obligations.  
    • For internal logistics (intra-company) or distribution within a single Member State, operators are expected to achieve 100 % reuse of qualified transport packaging in reuse systems for compliance by 2030.  
    How does reusable packaging work in healthcare distribution?

    Reusable packaging in healthcare operates mainly through closed-loop, ie. within fixed, predictable routes where packaging circulates between known partners.

    In practice:

    • Packaging selection is tailor made for specified for medical, dental, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or veterinary applications
    • Assets circulate between warehouses, hospitals, clinics, labs, beauty centres, and service providers within an existing distribution network
    • Cleaning, inspection, and tracking ensure hygiene, availability, and control and can be ensured by the reusable assets’ owner or a partner service provider like Circl’it or its contractual partners.

    This replaces disposable packaging with durable, controlled assets embedded into daily healthcare operations.

    How does reusable packaging reduce costs in healthcare logistics?

    Cost reduction comes from replacing recurring consumables with durable packaging assets.

    Key drivers:

    • Lower spend on single-use packaging procurement
    • Reduced waste handling and disposal costs
    • Fewer damages and product losses
    • Faster handling and turnaround times
    • Better control of logistics flows

    In repeat healthcare distribution flows, reusable packaging delivers lower total cost of ownership.

    Is reusable packaging more complex to handle in healthcare settings?

    No. If the assets are selected correctly and the reuse process is integrated within your existing standard operating procedure.

    This is why the initial audit and work with an expert is very helpful as it can uncover the right opportunities and prevent errors later during implementation.

    • There is enough selection of suitable variants of reusable packaging on the market
    • The reuse system is tailor made for your and your supply chain logistic flows
    • Technology of collection systems and tracking is design to fit your way

    Successful implementation is mostly about the right set up and making sure the business case is viable both economically and operationally. Customers and supply chain partners appreciate the waste-free flows and innovative approach.

    Does implementing reusable packaging require major operational change?

    No. Implementation is phased and controlled.

    Typical steps:

    • Start with one high-volume or repeat flow
    • Pilot to validate hygiene, handling, and turnaround
    • Scale progressively across additional sites or applications

    This approach supports safe adoption without operational disruption.

    Can reusable packaging be customized to my business needs?

    Yes! We offer a Solution Finder service that tailors reusable packaging applications specifically to your operational needs, ensuring cost savings and environmental benefits.

    In which applications in healthcare is it possible to use reusable packaging?

    It is worthwhile to assess every application that is heavily relying on single use packaging.

    Yet, those are typical applications suitable for reusable packaging implementation:

    • Inter-facility healthcare transport
    • Supplier and distributor loops
    • Last-mile delivery to clinics and practices
    • Returns, recalls, and refurbishment logistics
    • Outbound healthcare, dental and pharma distribution
    • Medical devices and consumables logistics
    • Beauty and cosmetic product distribution
    • Veterinary supplies distribution
    • Returns & refurbishment systems
    • Internal hospital operations
    • Inter-facility transport
    • Documents, samples & small parcels logistics

    Suitability depends on frequency, volume, and predictability.

    Is reusable packaging suitable for sensitive healthcare products?

    Yes, especially if we talk about secondary or tertiary packaging which is our focus. The selection and decision depend on the criteria of cleanliness, safety and protection.

    It’s always worthwhile to check your needs with us as there is always an innovation on the market that might just address the need you have.

    When is reusable packaging not the right solution?

    Reusable packaging may not be suitable:

    • For specific clean or sterile applications that require controlled packing environments
    • For one-off  or highly irregular flows
    • When returns are not feasible
    • If volumes are extremely low

    In these cases, our recommendation and assistance focuses rather on packaging optimization, eg. right-sizing, material reduction, or recyclability.

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