DS Smith and Alpine Water have developed a ‘recycled and recyclable’ corrugated cardboard box to transport Hallstein-brand glass water bottles, designed to save space and protect the products in transit. Using its Circular Design Metrics (CDM) tools, DS Smith rated and compared the old and new packaging design across eight different categories; these include carbon footprint, design for reuse, supply chain optimization, materials utilization, and recyclability. Apparently, the new transport boxes are ‘fast and easy’ to construct due to their pre-glued elements, meaning twice as many of the new transport boxes can be built and packed on the production line as the previous packaging within the same period of time. “We are delighted with the result of our collaboration with DS Smith,” says Alexander Muhr, managing director at Alpine Water Gmbh/Hallstein. “Our new transport boxes are demonstrating production, cost reduction, and space saving benefits, with positive impacts on the entire supply chain.