Refill & recycling resources
The shift towards reusable and refillable packaging represents a crucial step in reducing single-use waste and moving towards a more circular economy. Below are a selection of refill and recycling resources that you can use to help reduce your impact on the planet.
B Corp B Beauty Navigator
Peer-reviewed sustainability resource for beauty industry tracking packaging practices, developed by B Corp working groups, available for free download.
MyGroup is a UK-based sustainable waste management and recycling company with over 30 years of experience. Headquartered in Yorkshire, it provides zero-landfill solutions for a wide range of waste types, including plastics, textiles, food, and clinical waste. Known for its innovative closed-loop systems and circular economy products, MYGroup serves clients like Boots, Harrods, and local councils. The company is committed to reducing environmental impact through services such as secure waste destruction, bioconversion, and eco-manufacturing.
On Repeat
On Repeat offers a compostable packaging and fulfillment service for beauty brands, specializing in liquid cosmetic refills.
Making Reuse a Reality: A systems approach to tackling single-use plastic pollution
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of reuse strategies, drawing on a diverse range of global perspectives and experience
CTPA Guide on Refills and Reuse Models
CTPA’s guide is a framework for implementing refill/reuse models while maintaining regulatory compliance, safety standards, and consumer trust.
Reposit
Reposit offers a platform to facilitate the transition to reusable packaging, offering packaging-as-a-service, washing and reverse logistics.
Mainstreaming Reuse and Refill (WRAP)
A practical guide for businesses to identify opportunities for transitioning to reusable and refillable packaging, reducing environmental impact by moving away from single-use plastics.
The Economics of Reuse Systems
This analysis demonstrates growing cost-effectiveness of reusable packaging across multiple sectors in Spain, with accelerating ROI timeframes projected. With learnings for the beauty industry.
Ellen MacArthur Marketing Playbook for a Circular Economy
This guide by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation is designed to help marketers navigate the challenges and opportunities of shifting to a circular economy.
SPICE Tool
The SPICE Tool is an ecodesign platform developed by the Sustainable Packaging Initiative for CosmEtics (SPICE) to help cosmetics and personal care companies assess and improve the environmental footprint of their packaging.
Zerooo (Germany)
Zerooo offers reusable shared PET and glass packaging for personal and home care brands, managing distribution, returns, and cleaning via 900+ return points.