Returnable packaging reduces waste created by every business. The Earthworks Group estimates that 30% of the landfill created by plastic and paper packaging. The use of cardboard boxes and other packaging materials contribute to a timetable for these wastes. David Madden is the founder and President of Container Exchanger (COM containerexchanger.), An online marketplace for reusable packaging systems, such as collapsible bulk containers, boxes, metal containers, plastic pallets, and use of the hand. Founded in 2005, Madden led the company through the startup phase and into its current status as the definitive one-stop-shop for used containers and boxes. Madden started Container Exchanger after five years of experience in the automotive industry, where the Madden main tasks around waste reduction beginnings. He soon realized that a unique source of waste in the auto industry has lied in reusable packaging systems. After the package has already been used for several years, the packaging was good, but it was no longer necessary. The containers are stacked and are often used for scrap value or less sold. Madden started Container Exchanger to fill this gap, and find retail buyers for these used packaging, which increases the money that the containers were sold, and lower cost of packaging for buyers. Madden holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from North Carolina State University, an MBA from Georgia Tech and received his black belt certificate from the DaimlerChrysler Quality Institute. Folding bulk containers, industrial bags and metal storage bins are used repeatedly in a facility or between a supplier and a customer. They can be used literally thousands of times. These bulk boxes are much cheaper in the long run compared to buying cardboard boxes and wooden crates every time that the product is shipped. Cost savings can be observed in the packaging of each. Although the initial investment can cost in boxes more, savings can quickly be achieved by repeated use (the same bulk containers, metal bins, and bags are reusable), labor (no more box assembly), handling (fewer moves from stackable containers), quality declines (much because of damaged packaging) and space (plastic and metal containers can stack very high). The cost per piece packaging for bulk containers and tanks can be used as low as 5% of the cost of a comparable solution for sustainable port volumes. Container Exchanger (www. containerexchanger. Com) is dedicated to the sale and resale of reusable packaging and containers. The company sells folding bulk containers, metal storage bins, plastic industrial boxes, plastic pallets, crates and used Gaylord countries. If a company is finished with a returnable packaging fleet, Container Exchanger represents the seller and finds a buyer for the used bulk packaging. Sellers enjoy a high sales price for a better return on investment. The buyers substantial savings compared to prices of new packaging. Container Exchanger www. containerexchanger. com David Madden, President pr @ containerexchanger. com 404-551-5599