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The change we want to see

Reuse is part of everyday life
in all sectors, all communities.

 Every year, we produce over 300 million tons of plastic, and a lot of it is for single use.

We cannot escape plastic pollution, nor can we recycle our way out of this global crisis.

Our planet, our economies, our health, and our communities cannot wait.

We need reuse systems now.

The urgency of addressing plastic pollution demands swift and decisive action. The current environmental crisis calls for immediate adoption and scale of REUSE systems as solutions - to create a lasting impact.

To reduce Plastic Pollution, we need to make Reuse Systems the norm.

Every sector plays a crucial role

Governments

Championing the charge with policies and regulations

Corporations

Investing in authentic, impactful, reuse systems solutions

Businesses

Pioneering innovation to set new industry standards

Communities

Celebrating reuse systems

Why Reuse?

Reuse systems are accessible, affordable, and make people’s lives easier.

Though the transitioning from single use plastics (SUPs) takes time, the transition process is clear, just, and grounded in shared principles, cross-sector collaboration, and place-based solutions.

LEARN THE PRINCIPLES

What are Reuse Systems?

Reuse systems can be defined as a comprehensive system with multiple rotations of reusable packaging that remains within the ownership of the system and is loaned to the consumer.

Although refillable alternatives that people can use to avoid single plastic are great, the scale of the plastic pollution crisis requires a systemic approach, in order to  reduce plastic production, meet climate targets, stay within our planetary boundaries, create green jobs, protect people’s health, and honor traditional knowledge

Reuse Reports

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Laporan Riset Sachet Ekonomi

Dietplastik Indonesia | 2024

Laporan Evaluasi Dampak Lingkungan dan Sosial dalam Pemanfaatan Sachet dan Kantong serta Perluasan Larutan untuk Penggunaan Kembali di Jabodetabek menguraikan solusi untuk penggunaan kembali limbah sachet dan kantong sekali pakai. Hal ini juga didukung dengan hasil bahwa 60% warga Jabodetabek juga menginginkan kemudahan mendapatkan kembali produk yang mereka gunakan dengan sistem penggunaan kembali sehingga turut berkontribusi dalam menjaga lingkungan.

Economic Sachet Research

Dietplastik Indonesia | 2024

This report, Evaluation of Environmental and Social Impacts in Utilization of Sachet and Pouch and Solution Expansion for Reuse in Greater Jakarta outlines solutions for reused disposable sachet and pouch waste. This is also supported by the results that 60% of Greater Jakarta residents also want it to be easier to get back the products they use with a reuse system so that they contribute to protecting the environment.

Evaluation Report on Green Transformation of China's E-commerce Express Packaging 2023

Plastic Free China | 2023

E-commerce in China has grown rapidly, becoming the largest online retail market globally for over a decade, but this growth has led to significant environmental challenges, particularly in packaging waste from express deliveries. In response, regulatory measures like the 2023 Action Plan for Advancing the Green Transformation of Express Packaging emphasize the role of e-commerce platforms in promoting sustainable practices.

Refill Again

Oceana | 2023

A new report by Oceana shows that switching to reusable packaging could eliminate 1 trillion single-use plastic bottles & cups, preventing plastic from polluting our oceans!

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Governments Deplasticize Us Now

Retoma | 2022

Would you throw away the dishes every time you use them?

Fact Sheets

Factsheet on takeaway packaging for events

Deutsche Umwelthilfe | 2022

Here you can find all the central facts about the climate compatibility of disposable and reusable items at events in our compact climate check.

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Factsheet on packaging for beverages

Deutsche Umwelthilfe | 2022

The German reusable system for beverage packaging is a climate-friendly classic. You can see which individual factors have a decisive influence on the climate footprint of the different beverage packaging in our climate check.

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Factsheet on takeaway packaging for catering businesses

Deutsche Umwelthilfe | 2022

We will explain in our compact climate check why the climate also benefits if you use reusable boxes and disposable cups instead of disposable containers.

Brief

Policy Briefing on setting up pool systems to facilitate reuse

Zero Waste Europe | 2022

Well-managed pool systems for reusable packaging are a key instrument to make efficient and effective reuse systems work, and should be an essential accompanying tool to any reuse targets. This paper intends to provide guidance on this topic and propose policy proposals to take into account when creating EU legislation on reuse.

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Taking food or drink to go? Return the packaging!

Oceana | 2022

Best practice and policy recommendations for a plastic-free future for take-away vendors and large events

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