The Refill & Reuse Systems Handbook - Part 5: Enabling Conditions - 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 5 of the handbook, available for download in English, French and Spanish.

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

In this section, you will learn:

• What enabling conditions are and why they matter for refill and reuse success

• How policy and regulatory frameworks can support or hinder system development

• The role of public sector leadership, procurement, pilots, and integrated planning in accelerating reuse adoption

• Why standards, definitions, and labeling systems are important for interoperability, safety, and market alignment

• How infrastructure, logistics, washing facilities, reverse logistics networks, and shared assets enable system operation and growth

• The importance of private sector leadership, collaboration, and cross-value-chain partnerships

• How consumer norms, education, awareness, and convenient return infrastructure influence participation and behavior change

• The types of funding, investment, data, and measurement capabilities needed to support implementation and scaling