5 tips for a circular warehouse

Circularity in the warehouse has many advantages. For example, it is better for the environment, good for your operations and image, and often you are more economical with it. Getting started can be tricky, because what exactly is circularity and how can you incorporate it into your warehouse's daily operations and processes? In this blog, we list five approachable, yet effective, tips for you.

Published 30 June 2023 Recently changed 7 March 2024

Tip 1. Reusing packaging materials

Every day a warehouse receives all kinds of packages and packaging. Of course, not everything can be reused, however, there are plenty of packaging materials that can be reused. For example, outer boxes, pallets and filling material can be collected in a central location and reused. Think about hygiene and user-friendliness, of course. For example, collect filling material in big bag racks. These can easily be moved, from the receiving hall to the packaging hall, when full. This way, you contribute to the reuse of packing and packaging materials wherever possible. This also saves you money, thanks to the reduced use of new packing and packaging material.

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Tip 2. Buy used storage equipment

Another way to contribute to a circular warehouse is to buy used storage equipment. We have been buying up and selling storage equipment at Kruizinga for years. Companies want to grow or modify their storage, so storage material that can still be used for years has to go. By giving these materials a second life, we save raw materials and energy needed to produce new products. This is good for the environment, but also good for your wallet. In fact, reused storage materials can be priced up to 70% lower, while often having the same functionality and quality as a new product.

 

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The used storage equipment you buy from Kruizinga is photographed upon receipt. This allows you to immediately see the condition of the product in the description and photos. This allows you to decide whether to go for a used rack or still put together a new rack. 60% of our 45,000 m2 outdoor storage area is reserved for used storage and transport equipment. Therefore, you can replace almost any product from our range with a similar used product. In addition, used products are in stock, so you can expect fast delivery.

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Tip 3. Offering your used storage equipment

Do you choose to install new storage equipment in your warehouse or do you have used storage equipment left over? Then you can offer your used storage equipment to Kruizinga for buyout. Offering your used storage equipment for sale has many advantages. You get rid of unnecessary materials, you contribute to a circular economy and you receive compensation for materials that would otherwise remain in storage unnecessarily. At Kruizinga we are constantly buying up storage and transport equipment. Click here to see the current list of products we are looking for.

Tip 4. Circularly (re)building your warehouse

Are you about to (re)build your warehouse or working on realizing an addition? Look at the opportunities circular building offers you. By building circularly you breathe new life into existing building elements. You ensure that materials and raw materials are used in the best possible way. This extends the life of buildings, reduces carbon dioxide emissions and reduces the use of new raw materials.

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Tip 5. Recycling in the warehouse

When materials cannot be reused, it is always wise to recycle them. That way, they can be reused, reducing the production of new raw materials. For example, you can make recycling possible in your warehouse with a few simple modifications and additions. For example, you can read more about separating waste within your company in this blog. With every step you take, you contribute to the circularity of your warehouse. That's good for the environment, your operations and your wallet.

 

Improve circularity of your warehouse?

Do you want to improve the circularity of your warehouse and are you curious about Kruizinga's storage and transport equipment that can contribute to this? Contact us without obligation by calling +3188 533 15 55 on weekdays, sending a WhatsApp message at +316 128 156 55 or sending an email to sales@kruizinga.com.

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