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Track and promote the reuse movement in Seattle.
For media inquiries, please contact reuseseattle@seattle.gov or visit our contact page.
August 16, 2023
Reusable cup systems gain scale through city and venue partnerships
by Lela Nargi for Waste Dive
Companies such as r.Cup and Turn Systems are seeing increased uptake for their products, often made from polypropylene, that can potentially be recirculated hundreds of times.
July 11, 2023
Reuse Seattle looks to change the local drinking game for good
by Gabe Guarente for SEA Today
SEA Today’s Gabe Guarente introduces readers to the Reuse Seattle program and the growing impact of reuse for businesses, customers, and the environment.
June 29, 2023
The Indisposable Podcast: Working Together to Build the New Reuse Economy
Upstream Podcast Episode #134
Listen to Upstream live at The Reusies 2023 engaging representatives across sectors in a powerful discussion about the successes, challenges, opportunities and collaboration needed to make this collective vision of a new reuse world a reality.
June 8, 2023
Reuse Seattle receives "Community Action of Year – Building Reuse" Award
Presented by Upstream at the Circularity 23
Reuse Seattle won The Reusies’ “Community Action of Year – Building Reuse” Award at Circularity 23! Learn more about Reuse Seattle and what we’re doing to support a circular economy in Seattle.
June 6, 2023
Moving Seattle Toward a Circular Economy
Abby Acone, Fox 13 Good Day Seattle
Ashima Sukhev, Circular Economy Policy Advisor for Seattle Public Utilities, joins Good Day Seattle’s Abby Acone to talk about improving sustainability with a circular economy.
June 2, 2023
Seattle's Holy Grail: Reducing Single Use Cups
Amy Radil, KUOW
Amy Radil discusses Seattle’s journey to solve the single-use dilemma, one cup at a time.
July 14, 2022
The Indisposable Podcast: Coalition building in Seattle
Upstream Podcast Episode #93
Upstream chats with Reuse Seattle’s Stephanie Thomas (Cascadia Consulting Group) and Pat Kaufman (Seattle Public Utilities) about Seattle’s exciting evolution toward reuse for all – and the power of partnerships in getting there.
May 12, 2022
The Indisposable Podcast: Setting the standard for Reuse
Upstream Podcast Episode #88
Enjoy lively discussion with Upstream and our partners at PR3 about reuse standards and how they serve as a “critical piece of the puzzle.”
April 18, 2023
Finalists announced for "the Oscars of the Reuse Movement"
Upstream's press release for The Reusies 2023
Read about this year’s finalists–leaders across industries who are advancing reuse and embracing a better way than throwaway.
February 1, 2022
Press Release: Seattle Venues Expand Reusable Containers, Eliminating Tons of Plastic Waste
Press Release dated February 1, 2022
First U.S. city to develop public-private partnership with music venues, replacing disposable cups, creating new city-wide reusable system and reducing climate impact
January 28, 2022
Setting the standard for reusable packaging
by Deonna Anderson for GreenBiz
This article dives deep into the need for system change and the work of PR3, Seattle, and other mission-driven organizations to make reuse a reality.