The Refill & Reuse Systems Handbook - Part 2: How Refill & Reuse Systems Work - Plastic Reboot

The Refill & Reuse Systems Handbook was developed through a collaborative process bringing together global expertise and local insights. This work was led by Perpetual, in close partnership with WWF, as part of the Plastic Reboot Programme. At the core of the Handbook is the 5-Part Primer, which introduces the foundational concepts, system components, and enabling conditions needed to design effective refill and reuse systems.

This is Part 2 of the handbook, available for download in English, French and Spanish.

Find more information on the full 5-part primer here.

Part 2 explores the key distinctions between refill and reuse, the different models that exist today, and the operational components that enable these systems to work. In this section, you will learn:

• The key differences between refill interventions and reuse systems

• The different types of refill and reuse models operating today

• How responsibility, infrastructure, and coordination vary across system types

• The key elements that enable refill and reuse systems to function effectively

• The behavior change, infrastructure, and operational requirements associated with different system types