You have questions.

We have some standard box sizes at 20”x16”x14” (Medium),  24”x16”x14” (Large), and 24”x18”x18” (X-Large). We can also create custom sizes that work best for your products and any weight constraints for retail store handling.

For our medium box (20”x16”x14”), 300 nested boxes fit on a pallet (40”x48”x70”). For our large box (24”x16”x14”), 250 nested boxes fit on a pallet. They can be stacked 5 tall, if secured with pallet wrap or straps.

Our tote boxes are made to fold and nest, such that 9+ folded boxes fit inside a 10th box. In other words, 10 boxes now take the space of 1 box.

We know that back room space is often limited and storing 1-2 boxes may already be tight. If you already have a box for returns going back to the distribution center, you can replace that with one of the reusable tote boxes instead! We’ll also work with you to arrange a pick-up schedule that works for each store, whether that’s 1x/week or 5x/week, based on volume of shipments and back room storage.

We work with you to determine the best solution, whether it’s using your existing carrier or LimeLoop’s managed reverse logistics service. If using your existing carrier, the nested tote boxes can be picked up the same time as shipments are dropped off.

If using LimeLoop’s managed service, we will work with you to establish a consistent schedule for the pick-ups. You can share any special instructions for the pick-up that we’ll relay to the carrier. Plus, you’ll get visibility into the status of the driver’s location and the location of the tote boxes as they make their way from your retail store back to the distribution center.

Our standard box sizes are designed such that the dimensional weight is close to the actual weight when the boxes are folded and nested. If you have a contract with a carrier such as UPS or FedEx, we can also recommend a dimensional divisor to optimize your shipping.

Switching to reusable tote boxes can simplify your packout process. The tote boxes are quick and intuitive to unfold, open, and close. You’ll no longer need to assemble corrugated cartons and tape them closed. The tote boxes include two pockets, designed to hold the shipping label and any packing lists. No more need for those adhesive pockets for packing lists either.

Otherwise, pack as usual!

Our LimeLoop platform, augmented by data from each individual package, provides inventory management of the tote boxes and visibility into the locations and status of the tote boxes. If you prefer to use your existing WMS or OMS, we can also feed the data into your system where the tote boxes would be another SKU(s) in your system.

With this visibility, we will also ensure that you have enough tote boxes at your distribution center and can add additional packages during peak seasons.

As part of our reuse service, we’ll replace any tote box that gets damaged. On our end, we’ll repair the tote box if possible. Otherwise, we’ll upcycle the materials into new products, such as smaller tote boxes or our ecommerce mailers.

Retail store associates who have worked with our tote boxes love how easy and intuitive they are to use, plus the sustainability. In fact, we’ve had a retail store associate go ahead and unpack, fold, nest the tote boxes from a shipment – all before a planned demo and training with the tote boxes. It was the first time she had seen the tote boxes!

Our reusable tote boxes are also safer to use than cardboard boxes. They have handles for ergonomic lifting and no more need for box cutters to cut open and break down cardboard boxes. That also means no more hauling heavy piles of cardboard boxes and throwing them into the dumpster out back.

While we hope our reusable tote boxes are replacing all the cardboard boxes coming into your store, we imagine there may still be other recyclables in use. We do recommend downsizing or switching to less frequent pick-ups to save on costs. For example, switching from a large dumpster that’s emptied 2x/week to a small one emptied 1x/week can save a retail store in Georgetown $280 a month.