non-returnable packaging
[nɑn-rɪˈtɜrnəbəl ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ]
nounpl: non-returnable packagings
embalagem não retornável
1. packaging material or container designed for single use that cannot be returned to the manufacturer or seller for reuse or refund
Most beverages sold in supermarkets come in non-returnable packaging such as plastic bottles or cardboard cartons.
A maioria das bebidas vendidas em supermercados vem em embalagem não retornável, como garrafas plásticas ou caixas de papelão.
2. disposable containers intended for disposal after initial use rather than being collected and reused
The company switched to non-returnable packaging to reduce logistics costs.
A empresa mudou para embalagem não retornável para reduzir custos de logística.
In Brazil, the distinction between returnable and non-returnable packaging has significant environmental and economic implications. Returnable glass bottles have traditionally been part of Brazilian culture, particularly for beverages, but non-returnable packaging has become increasingly common due to convenience and cost reduction. Environmental awareness campaigns in Brazil often contrast these two types of packaging, with government initiatives promoting reduction of single-use non-returnable packaging. In the USA, non-returnable packaging dominates the market, though recycling programs attempt to manage the environmental impact.
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