In this report, we spotlight several important regions across the U.S. where our work to build density and scale circular solutions has pushed past the linear economy, accelerating a circular economy powered by local communities and supply chains, and positioned for global reach and connection.

Every day, 225,000 tons of single-use packaging are used in the U.S. Research and in-market tests over the last decade have shown the importance of reuse in recovering material value and reducing single-use waste. Retail stores––as central hubs of consumer interaction––are uniquely positioned to lead this transition to reuse.

Insights and impact from the nation’s first citywide program to offer reusable to-go cups to every customer with no deposits or fees.

Cultivating new habits that reduce waste is hard, but the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag is laying the foundation to make this possible.

In this report, we present our learnings on reusable packaging from the perspective of U.S.-based customers, providing a glimpse into prevailing attitudes and the factors shaping this rapidly evolving landscape.

In our 2023 impact report, the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag shares key learnings—from year one to three—walking through our iterative process of identifying possible solutions, testing them in-market and learning from these tests with the ultimate goal of broader implementation to reach scale. These lessons learned and impact highlights lay the foundation for ongoing work to reinvent in the retail bag in the coming years.

The Playbook highlights 25 tactical and proven bag waste reduction strategies sourced from 16 retailers in and outside the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag that can drive near-term, positive environmental impact and cost savings.

In this report, Beyond the Plastic Bag, the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag shares key insights and analysis gathered from collaborative reusable bag pilots conducted across select CVS Health, Target and Walmart stores throughout Northern California in 2021.

In the report, the investment firm and innovation center outlines key lessons learned and shares a blueprint and open-source resource to encourage collaboration and the growth of reuse models.