Exhibit 23

                          Consent of Ernst & Young LLP

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8) pertaining to the Van Leer Containers, Inc. Thrift Plan of our report dated
December 10, 2002, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
schedule of Greif, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year
ended October 31, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Columbus, Ohio
June 19, 2003