EXHIBIT 1

                          Consent of Ernst & Young LLP

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-35048) pertaining to the Greif Bros. 401(k) Retirement Plan and
Trust of our report dated May 2, 2003, with respect to the financial statements
and schedule of the Greif Bros. 401(k) Retirement Plan and Trust included in
this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2002.

                                                     /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Columbus, Ohio
June 19, 2003

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