Finding the Breakeven Point on Reusable Crib Kits

For company-supplied crib kits in mine sites and FIFO accommodation villages

This simple calculator is designed to give you an estimate on the time it would take to recoup your initial investment with the savings from switching to reusable items. Add in your costs below:

1. CALCULATE YOUR COST OF REUSABLES
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This is the initial outlay for reusable crib kits and any washing facilities.

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Kits range from basic to comprehensive and quantity discounts usually apply. Add in cost per kit of your chosen option (including its contents which may be food containers, cutlery, drink bottles, ice packs etc.).

$50 each

$35 each
$200 each
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Usually the number of staff

500

10
2,000

$5,000

$2,000
$40,000
2. ADD YOUR CURRENT SINGLE-USE COSTS
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This is the the current spend on disposable food ware items per month.

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Calculate the current cost of disposable items per month, including containers, cups, cutlery etc.

$3,000 per month

$1,000 per month
$20,000 per month

TOTAL COST OF REUSABLES

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This cost includes crib kits and washing stations.

CURRENT COST OF DISPOSABLES PER YEAR

BREAK EVEN TIMEFRAME

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The length of time where cost of reuse breaks even. This is calculated by the total cost of reuse divided by the disposable costs per month.

COST SAVINGS INITIAL 12 MONTHS

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The amount of money saved in first 12 months after switching to reuse. A negative number indicates a loss.

COST SAVINGS INITIAL 24 MONTHS

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The amount of money saved in first 24 months after switching to reuse. A negative number indicates a loss.

Need a faster breakeven? Consider a staged approach with a small site first and expand to larger workforce, or start with scaled-down crib kits to be further stocked over time.

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