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.
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.
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.
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
Plastic Free China | 2024
The report investigates the potential benefits and challenges of transitioning from single-use to reusable packaging in China's rapidly growing express delivery sector. This transition aligns with China's broader environmental goals, including reducing plastic pollution and carbon emissions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
