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DEFOR® offers numerous benefits over RPC's, including:
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| Superior Product Protection |
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- Unlike returnable plastic containers (RPCs) which can bruise and squash your produce, the corrugated sides of the DEFOR gently cushions fruits and vegetables.
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| Reduced Shipping Costs |
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- The DEFOR box weighs about two pounds, much less than many RPCs.
- Internal volumes are comparable which means DEFOR can hold more produce per pound of packaging.
- The high weight of RPCs means you weigh out a truck before you cube out, again leading to less produce shipped per truckload.
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| Easy Logistics Compared To RPCs |
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- The DEFOR System eliminates the administrative headaches of RPCs.
- DEFOR blanks can be stored flat, taking up less warehouse space.
- Once the box is packed, there is no need for costly tracking through the system.
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| Sanitation |
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- Every DEFOR box is brand new and assembled just for you - no need to worry about what might have been packed in it before it reaches you.
- No need to wash before use.
- Will not contaminate your produce from products shipped previously.
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Recyclable |
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- The recyclable DEFOR corrugated containers free you from worrying about landfill problems or the processing required to make plastic from limited petroleum resources.
- A study from Willard Bishop Consulting Ltd. shows that reclaim costs for non-recyclable RPCs are significant, amounting to about 10.2% of total supermarket activity-based costs.
- Unlike RPCs, DEFOR boxes are recyclable and hence a source of revenue rather than an expense for the grocer.
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