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“Worst-ever Packaging” Challenge |
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To celebrate our upcoming 10th anniversary, we’re kicking off a playful “WORST-EVER PACKAGING” CHALLENGE. Our network has been sharing over-engineered, impossible-to-recycle, and eyebrow-raising examples for us to rethink into smarter, circular alternatives as part of 10 #SeariousSolutions. It’s a fun way to show how we work — and what better way to spark change than by fixing the problems people encounter every day? 👉 Take on the challenge and submit your own example |
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This month, we’ve been advising a group of 70 independent retailers on how to navigate tightening packaging rules while keeping costs down. From smarter material choices to ready‑to‑implement circular design swaps, the focus has been on practical, low‑barrier steps that small businesses can act on immediately — effective solutions for real‑world challenges.
👉 Explore how we support retailers and SMEs |
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Saint Lucia National Recycling Hub |
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A major milestone for the C4R programme: installation of the national recycling hub in Saint Lucia is now underway. Machinery has been moved and set up at Plastic Solutions, electrical works are in progress, and training for recyclers is scheduled for April–May. This marks the practical start of building a more resilient recycling system for the island.
👉 Read more about C4R |
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BRAVE’R — Professional Cleaning Reuse |
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This February marks the first reveal of BRAVE’R – Brabant Veegt de Vloer, our new pilot advancing reuse in the professional cleaning sector. By pairing durable, leak‑proof bottles with a smart refill machine, BRAVE’R helps companies shift from single‑use plastics to refill‑ready systems that perform better and cut waste at the source. 👉 Learn more about BRAVE’R |
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Home stretch for Buddie Pack |
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This month we handed in our final deliverable for the Buddie Pack project, following a round of discussions with consortium partners. Their feedback on our policy recommendations, country analyses, and reuse‑system insights helped shape the final submission. The project now moves into its last reporting phase, ahead of results being publicly presented at the Reuse Expo in Paris in May. 👉 Learn more about our work on Buddie Pack |
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Our news picks of the month |
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