We are a leading change agency for reuse. 

We’re driving change toward a robust and enduring reuse economy by normalizing reuse, growing and supporting the reuse industry, and ensuring a supportive policy environment.


Reuse in Action

Building the Foundation for Enduring Reuse

PR3 has released a Container Design and Performance Standard to optimize the shape, size, durability, logistical practicality, and health safety of reusable containers. Here’s what it means for scaling the reuse economy as rapidly as we need to in order to bend the curve on the damage wrought by throw-away culture.

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What We Do

Reuse Economy

Designing a product from the beginning for maximum quality, durability, longevity, material health, and recyclability and getting that product into a system where it can be used over and over again in its original form.

Pass Policy

Policies to Support the Reuse Service Sector

A list of policy priorities, agreed upon by reuse service providers, that can increase opportunities for reuse service businesses in the consumer packaged goods and food service sectors.

Switch to Reuse

Making the Switch

A research summary assessing how venues decide to integrate reuse into their business operations.


Reuse Research

Reuse Wins at Events

An updated version of Upstream’s seminal 2021 LCA of reusable versus single use cups used at event venues.

Act Locally

Reuse Advocacy in Action

Reuse program examples from around the country.

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