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Next-gen Smart Reusable Packaging Systems

Proven Impact

Reuse systems / Sustainable urbanism - other

Businesses struggle to run reusables at scale without losses, queues or poor return rates. Our smart reusable system tracks items, deposits and returns - making reuse as easy as single-use.

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Rubbish Ideas

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Company Established Year

Since 2018

Who is this solution for

Business, Govt

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Project Status

In progress

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Sustainable Development Goals

Product description

The Rubbish Smart Reusable System helps events and venues run reusables smoothly - with high return rates, lower losses, and better customer experience.

Reusable cups and packaging often look great on paper, but fail in practice because tracking, deposits, returns and logistics are hard to manage at scale. Our system makes reuse operational: you can issue items, manage deposits, track returns, and understand where items are being lost or delayed - so reusables become a reliable alternative to single-use.

It’s designed for busy event environments, helping teams cut waste, reduce costs over time, and prove performance with clear data.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

Higher return rates: Track returns and identify where drop-off points, staffing, signage or incentives need improvement.
Lower loss + replacement cost: Item tracking reduces shrinkage and improves reuse cycles, protecting the economics of reusables.
Smarter deposit management: Supports deposit/refund workflows that are simple for visitors and controllable for operators.
Operational visibility: Real-time/near-real-time insight into stock levels, circulation, and pinch points across bars, vendors and return stations.
Better visitor experience: Reduces confusion and queues by making issuing and returns more consistent.
Measurable impact: Demonstrate waste avoided and progress toward circularity goals with transparent metrics.

Looking for

Any business looking to replace single use disposable products or packaging with an efficient reusable alternative. Or any business currently struggling with a reuse system that doesn't work.

About the Company

A circular economy solutions agency - working to create a waste free world. Creators of The Rubbish Portal, Rubbish Reusables, and The Rubbish Project. The Rubbish Portal Measuring, reporting, and reducing your waste and carbon footprint made easy with our impact accounting tool for venues and events. No more expensive consultants and long static reports, instead a live dashboard and tool your whole team can use. Next Gen Smart Reuse A reuse system that's as easy as single use for customers and bar tenders, no return to bar required, simply chuck it in a bin for an automatic deposit refund - powered by smart RFID tech. Circular Consultancy Have a waste or carbon challenge you need help with? Need advice on reducing your impact or implementing a new sustainability initiative? Want help: building closed loop recycling systems or reuse operations, capturing better data or using smart infrastructure? We can help.

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