Planet Reuse - Platform & Network for Reusable Packaging

🔔 (sound of bell) Planet Reuse newsletter is here! This month, our team and community worked together to highlight the state of reusable packaging in the events industry with the intention to bring you up to speed to successfully set-up reuse at events. #reuserevolution #Paris2024 #events

Reuse continues to move further East 🌍 In this newsletter you'll find hands-on resources to gain knowledge about the Czech Republic, Estonia and Romania, and upcoming opportunities for you to contribute to the European reuse community.

🚨 Call for proposals 🚨 We're looking for an external service provider to map the reusable packaging landscapes in Greece, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia. 🎯 Project tasks include to: - conduct a ‘landscape mapping’ for one of the countries listed above - identify existing organisations working in the field of reusable packaging or those potentially interested in doing so. Types of organisations targeted include goods producer: (FMCG companies / brand-owners), retailers: (e-commerce platform and stores/supermarkets), reuse solutions (companies providing a reuse model), local/regional/national government bodies and legislators, NGOs, research institutes and universities, accelerators and incubators. - draft a short report listing these organisation (with a contact person for each and url, type of organisation and othe relevant information worth sharing with the European reusable packaging community). ⌛ Duration and capacities The project will start as soon as possible, and no later than December 1st. Capacities must be available until the end of this year, which is the deadline for the report. For this task a total 25 hours of work are foreseen.  🔖 Evaluation criteria The competing offers will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria: - Demonstrable experience linked to the project tasks - Availability in the required project period - Best price-quality ratio    😎 Required experience - Knowledge of / expertise in circular economy, sustainability, zero waste and/or (reusable) packaging - Good understanding of the local FMCG and retail market - Fluent in Greek, Hungarian, Slovakian or Slovenian depending on the selected country, and preferably also speaking English - Able to work remotely and self-organised 👉 Interested candidates can submit their proposals to info@planetreuse.eu (cc francois@planetreuse.eu) before 15 November. #callforproposals #circulareconomy #zerowaste #reuse

Each year, tons of packaging waste end up in landfills, incinerators, or the environment, causing carbon emissions to rise. There are already many reusable packaging solutions available on the market to prevent and reduce waste. What is standing in the way of their widespread adoption and use? What are the experiences of these reuse pioneers, and what are they planning to scale? Our guests Lenka Mynarova, Klara Hanaková Makovská and Ondrej Sirocka will provide an overview of the current situation of reusable packaging in the Czech Republic, explain how well-designed reusable systems can significantly reduce and prevent waste, and bring multiple environmental and economic benefits. Throughout the webinar, our speakers will share insights and experiences from their real-life practice. This webinar will be conducted in Czech and will be moderated by Veronika Borkova, local coordinator at Planet Reuse, and co-organised with Institut Cirkulární Ekonomiky, z. ú. 👉 To attend, register > https://lnkd.in/ebRgPjJJ #packaging #circulareconomy #reuse

RECYCLING magazin reports financial incentives are effective in increasing return rates for reusable packaging, especially in e-commerce and takeaway sectors, where return rates have been shown to exceed 95%! 🔥 https://lnkd.in/egt7cVUg #EuropeanReuseBarometer #Packaging

Thousands of events are organized each year in Romania. Reusable packaging is one of the solutions to minimise waste, potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions, costs, the use of resources and build stronger brand values and identities.  Also, it is an opportunity for event organisers to be prepared to comply with upcoming regulations. On 13 November we invite our community to a dedicated webinar in Romanian to get an overview of the EU legislation related to reusable packaging and learn about inspiring reuse solutions curated at events across Europe, and in Romania. The event is co-organised by Social Innovation Solutions and a side-event of the Climate Change Summit with Damien Thiery, Alexandru Boncu, Roxana Cojocaru, Fernando Rodríguez-Mata and Anna Desogus

📣The European Reuse Barometer press conference is happening on Monday 23! The first-ever edition of the “European Reuse Barometer” is packed with insights into how the retail, takeaway, and e-commerce sectors are driving sustainability through reusable packaging. 🔎Analysing data from 90 operators, the Barometer portrays a very dynamic European reuse industry: numerous new reusable packaging solutions have been launched in the past years in the studied sectors - takeaway, retail and e-commerce. Come find out more about reuse at the European Reuse Barometer press conference in Brussels this Monday, 23 September at 11 AM, followed by a networking event co-organised by InOff Plastic, Planet Reuse - Platform & Network for Reusable Packaging , Zero Waste Europe, and New ERA. You can register here to attend in person or online 👉 https://zurl.co/yKWU #NewERA #WeChooseReuse #ZeroWaste

🌍 Invitation to the European Reuse Barometer press conference: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of reusable packaging 📦 🏭 Single-use packaging production is expected to continue growing over the next decade, which means more waste and more raw material consumption—issues that recycling alone can't solve. 🌿 However, reusable packaging offers a sustainable solution, reducing the environmental impact and helping us transition toward raw material independence. But let’s face it—navigating the world of reusable packaging isn't easy! - Stakeholders, from producers and solution providers to policymakers and investors, are faced with a maze of uncertainty: - Producers need to understand how reusable solutions work as they phase out single-use packaging. - Reuse solution providers need insights into best practices and the hurdles to scaling up. - Investors and policymakers need more data to guide their decisions on the economic viability and regulatory frameworks. 🌟 In response, InOff Plastic, in collaboration with New ERA - New European Reuse Alliance , Zero Waste Europe, and Planet Reuse - Platform & Network for Reusable Packaging , is proud to invite you to the press conference that will introduce the European Reuse Barometer—the first of its kind. 📊 This conference will be held this Monday 23rd at 11am in Brussels, you can also join it online. 📥 Register now to join us either in person or online. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dSvzsPqF Let’s work together to build a more sustainable future with reusable packaging! 🌍💪

Planet Reuse European roadtour is on! Next week we'll be in Belgium, France, Germany, Poland and Switzerlandddd..... Contact us at info@planetreuse.eu to book a meeting with one of our team members 😊 #investmentopportunities #impactinvesting #greenfinance

Planet Reuse is celebrating its 2 years anniversary! And we're going on a European roadtour in September to meet with public institutions, private organisations, foundations, and private investors to secure the future of the European platform and network for reusable packaging. 📌 Mark your calendar and book a meeting with us! Amsterdam (Netherlands): 16, 30 September, and 10 October (morning only) Paris (France): 4, 17, 25 September and 4 October Brussels (Belgium): 23 September Geneva (Switzerland): 24-25 September Nuremberg & Munich (Germany): 24 & 25 September at the Fachpack in Nuremberg or 10 October in Munich Warsaw & Gdansk (Poland): 16, 17, 20 September Wrocław (Poland): 10 September To share extensively to any public, private organisations, family offices or investors interested in advancing the circular economy in Europe! 🙏 #investmentopportunity #investments #circulareconomy