Sam’s Club- United States’ second largest wholesale retailer has shifted to a new type of milk container being introduced in the U.S. markets recently. The milk container is not a looker or a sensation in terms of design. Infact, the new milk jug is a square shaped gallon. This packaging change isn’t a promotional gimmick but utility factor in case of the container. Milk has been transported for wholesale consumption in pitchers at the beginning. Then came the glass bottles (in 1800’s). Followed by, cardboard cartons and finally plastic gallons.

The new milk containers are also made form plastic but this time its 100% recycled plastic making it a eco-friendly option. Other interesting feature is that the new milk jug is so designed that in bulk transporting it doesn’t require crates or racks for shipping and storage thereby, reducing transportation costs! As per Sam’s Club, the new case-less jugs result in 10-20% cost savings to the consumers.
Also, 9% more milk can be accommodated now in these jugs thereby reducing overall fuel cost incurred by frequent delivery trips made by trucks. Additionally, water isn’t required to clean the crates or racks because this new milk jug is case-less.

Therefore, water is also saved. Cool! And last but not the least the new milk gallon is self-stacking; thanks to the flat spout. Also, each gallon can easily rest on another during transport. I hope like Sam’s Club other wholesalers should also reconsider their options and opt for this new and definitely ‘greener’ milk jug.

Via ModernEcoHomes