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We're a Finalist For The Blue Earth IMPACT Prize!
Our Refill Works campaign has been shortlisted for the inaugural BE:IMPACT Prize. BE:IMPACT was launched to give smaller UK charities the funding, visibility, connections and storytelling support to take powerful campaigns further. On 15 October, we pitch live at Blue Earth Summit in front of our audience, partners and expert judging panel. Fingers crossed!
Oct 71 min read


Introducing REUSE.IQ
Have a look at REUSE.IQTM, a free, publicly searchable database cataloguing more than 800 reuse and circular-economy businesses operating around the world. Available now at reuse.iq.reusefoundation.org, REUSE.IQ is the most comprehensive open dataset of its kind, tracking reuse operators, consumer goods innovators, and circular business models working to prevent plastic from ever becoming waste. Organisations that believe they should be listed, or that wish to correct an exis
Sep 111 min read


National Lottery funding for Community Hub Refills
REUSE Foundation has secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to launch a new pilot bringing refill and reuse directly into local communities. The Community Hub Reuse and Refill Pilot will run across four established community hubs in Newham, East London, helping local households reduce single-use plastic while lowering the cost of everyday essentials. REUSE Foundation is working with Newham Food Alliance, which supports 41 food banks and clubs across East Lon
Aug 51 min read


Bottles for Good: A UK Campaign to Boost Refills and Cut Plastic Waste
Bottles for Good aims to see reuse habits in the UK while helping prevent plastic waste in India REUSE Foundation launched Bottles for...
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Join The Reuse Revolution: Announcing The Launch Of REUSE Foundation!
Plastics have shaped the modern world, but their convenience has come at great cost. Today, we face an environmental and health crisis...
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Stores And Refills: What Do Large Prefill Trials Tell Us?
In recent years, large retailers have been experimenting with reuse models. For stores, there are two main reuse options: instore refill,...
Mar 6, 20243 min read


Pilot Demonstrates Alternative To Disposable Plastic Shampoo Sachets
One of the most problematic forms of plastic pollution is the disposable plastic sachet. They’re used widely across Asia and in India...
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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