Results from the first phase of a strategic collaboration between USPP, Upstream, and WRAP to accelerate reusable packaging in retail. Covers key learnings on product categories, reuse models, and regional considerations, with Portland, Maine and a return-on-the-go model recommended as the near-term path forward.

An integrated framework for advancing circularity for film and flexible plastic packaging, covering the three interconnected levers of design, collection, and end-market demand. Identifies where monomaterial solutions are ready, where innovation is still needed, and what actions brand owners, manufacturers, and policymakers can take to drive progress.

From material design to end-of-life infrastructure, translating circular economy principles into practice requires clear frameworks. These resources support Activators, policymakers, and program designers across the packaging value chain, offering practical guidance on addressing problematic materials, designing for circularity, understanding recycling technologies, increasing postconsumer recycled content, and advancing reuse systems.

A suite of format- and pathway-specific documents providing guidance on designing plastic packaging for circularity. Covers design considerations, key terms, regulatory context, and implementation resources across three end-of-life pathways: recyclability, reusability, and compostability.