Seattle Reuse in the News

Reuse Seattle team members McKenna Morrigan and Moji Igun discuss the systemic approach the city has taken to build reuse into everyday life in Seattle.

Starbucks has become the first national retailer to accept reusable cups for drive-thru and mobile orders. This is a pivotal step in the reuse sector--showing customers just how easy it can be to choose to reuse.

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.

Amy Radil discusses Seattle's journey to solve the single-use dilemma, one cup at a time.

Read about this year's finalists--leaders across industries who are advancing reuse and embracing a better way than throwaway.

Seattle Center replaced more than 24,000 single-use plates, cups, and utensils with reusable dishware during its annual Festa Italiana, launching a pilot program that could transform how the venue handles waste at its 300-plus annual events.

Companies such as r.World and Turn Systems are seeing increased uptake for their products, often made from polypropylene, that can potentially be recirculated hundreds of times.

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.

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.

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.

Climate Pledge Arena has replaced its single-use aluminum cups with reusable alternatives, marking the latest step in the venue’s mission to remain the world’s most sustainable arena.

SEA Today's Gabe Guarente introduces readers to the Reuse Seattle program and the growing impact of reuse for businesses, customers, and the environment.

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.

Enjoy lively discussion with Upstream and our partners at PR3 about reuse standards and how they serve as a "critical piece of the puzzle."

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.