1. Property of the Reusable Packaging Association | 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 | Arlington, VA 22201 | www.choosereuables.org Who is the RPA? The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) was formed to create business opportunities for its members, provide a forum to address industry issues and advance the adoption of reusable transport packaging systems throughout the supply chain

2. Property of the Reusable Packaging Association | 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 | Arlington, VA 22201 | www.choosereuables.org Why do we exist? Th e mission of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is to promote the value and expansion of reusable packaging systems

3. Property of the Reusable Packaging Association | 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 | Arlington, VA 22201 | www.choosereuables.org Why You Should Join the RPA? Identify your company with the RPA brand as a trusted and reliable provider to the reusable packaging community Increase your marketing effort to the “Sustainability” opportunity in the market through interaction and networking with fellow members and end users Have the facts. Your company will be able to access industry specific research Join us at the forefront of Federal and state legislative activity affecting the industry Learn and progress with access to best practices and industry trends via industry forums

4. Property of the Reusable Packaging Association | 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 | Arlington, VA 22201 | www.choosereuables.org Tools For Your Business RPA’s new website will provide access to customers via the searchable member directory RPA’s Reusable Packaging Pavilion at Pack Expo and other industry shows provides members with greater exposure to new and emerging markets Membership allows you to access RPA developed information and tools to help your customers understand how reusables fits into their businesses

5. Property of the Reusable Packaging Association | 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 | Arlington, VA 22201 | www.choosereuables.org RPA Research Membership allows you to utilize RPA research to unearth the business “nuggets” that make a difference –Provides new business trend information –Follows key macro economic trends –Quantifies B-2-B packaging trends –Provides specific industry research such as the Franklin LCA produce study –The RPA developed economic model helps customers quantify the value of reusables –The RPA Fire Safety Study helps support the safety of reusables in warehouse operations

6. Property of the Reusable Packaging Association | 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 | Arlington, VA 22201 | www.choosereuables.org RPA Advocacy Leverages the collective power of the industry to promote and protect member’s interests by keeping track of key political and social issues such as: –Tax issues –Environmental legislation and regulatory compliance issues –Track State initiatives such as the Extended producer responsibility bills –Monitor transportation issues –Food safety –Track and Trace

7. Property of the Reusable Packaging Association | 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 | Arlington, VA 22201 | www.choosereuables.org RPA Additional Benefits By belonging to the RPA you gain access to broad business coalitions and association partnerships that save you time and money Partake in forums that address business solutions and provide opportunities for you to share information with your potential customers Provide you and your staff with opportunities for professional development, business networking and more visibility throughout the industry

8. Property of the Reusable Packaging Association | 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 | Arlington, VA 22201 | www.choosereuables.org To Learn More Contact: Jerry Welcome, RPA President Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Rd. Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 224-8284 jwelcome@choosereusables.org