ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP)

Environmental Action Germany (DUH) has been committed to preserving the natural foundations of life for more than 40 years. In doing so, it brings together environmental and consumer protection like no other organisation in Germany. In the area of circular economy, DUH has been campaigning for waste prevention, responsible consumption and sustainable business models.

Founded in 2004, Enviu believes in an economy that serves people and the planet; and in the power of impact-driven entrepreneurship to get us there. Together with partners, Enviu builds companies that address social and environmental issues and drive failing markets toward a new normal. Enviu builds world-changing companies and brings society closer to an economy that sustainably utilises the valuable and limited resources that our planet endows.

Réseau Vrac & Réemploi is the only professional organization dedicated to the democratization of bulk in France in the world. They work towards structuring and accelerating the development of this new market to provide access to sustainable and responsible consumption.

Réseau Vrac & Réemploi brings together and supports more than 1,200 professionals in the sector, distributors, producers, suppliers and project leaders in France and around the world.

Rezero – Waste Prevention and Responsible Consumption Foundation – is a Catalan non-profit and independent organization. We want to change the current production and consumption model towards a Zero Waste Strategy, by networking with social, political and economic agents. We promote responsible consumption and waste prevention actions through the development of transformative strategic campaigns, plans and policies and research studies at local, regional and European level.

Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) is the European network of communities, local leaders, experts, and change agents working towards a better use of resources and the elimination of waste in our society. We advocate for sustainable systems; for the redesign of our relationship with resources; and for a global shift towards environmental justice, accelerating a just transition towards zero waste for the benefit of people and the planet.

ECOS is an international NGO with a network of members and experts advocating for environmentally friendly technical standards, policies and laws. We ensure the environmental voice is heard when they are developed and drive change by providing expertise to policymakers and industry players, leading to the implementation of strong environmental principles.

From the nationally known brand of mineral water to the small regional mineral fountain: with around 180 members, practically every German mineral fountain company is a member of the Genossenschaft Deutscher Brunnen eG (GDB). It is the industry’s purchasing cooperative and supplies the mineral springs with everything they need to operate – from bottle caps to forklifts. In addition, she manages the reusable pools with currently more than one billion bottles and 100 million crates. In addition, the GDB advises its members on technical issues – from practical questions about filling to strategic issues in container development.

Mehrwegverband Deutschland works to help reusable products become the social norm, especially for groceries, take-away, drugstores and e-commerce. Mehrwegverband wants to organise reusable packaging collectively and efficiently in Germany and Europe. As an association, they work networking, awareness-raising and knowledge transfer.

Settled in Brussels (Belgium) as the spin-off of the European non-governmental organisation Zero Waste Europe, the Mission Zero Academy (MiZA) is the go-to academy for zero waste and circular economy training for municipalities and SMEs. 

With a focus on evidence based and expert approved methods, our mission is to accelerate Europe’s transition towards zero waste and circular economy implementation.

Thanks to qualified expert training and tried-and-tested solutions, our Zero Waste Cities Certification and Zero Waste Business Certification have been developed to support cities’ and SMEs’ transition towards zero waste. We encourage them to commit to more ambitious and sustainable goals while certifying their journey along the way.

Perpetual is bringing together the communities, businesses, governments, experts, and citizens to implement reuse solutions, starting with foodware. Efficient and safe reusable foodware systems can save cities and businesses money, contribute to cleaner streets, and provide a better experience to users. However, there is no city where people can experience a fully-functioning, immersive, open-loop reusable foodware system. Pilots have shown promising results, but this is not a problem any single business or organization can solve on its own. To help get to the next level on reuse, Perpetual designs and implements city-scale reusable foodware solutions based on the context and needs of all of stakeholders.

Single-use packaging is a primary cause of the plastic crisis and a major contributor to the climate crisis. Reuse is the most effective solution. PR3’s mission is to enable and accelerate the alignment and scaling of reuse systems around the world.

ReFrastructure creates the digital infrastructure for reusables, which enables the use of reusables in a wide variety of areas. The ReFrastructure foundation is a legally and technically neutral “data highway” that enables automated clearing and intelligent optimization of logistics processes, so that all market participants at the different stages of the value chain can jointly transfer the “bottle reusable system” to suitable products into their industry.

Reloop is an international non-profit organisation that works at the centre of policymaking with governments, industry stakeholders, and NGOs. Our vision and mission are ambitious and focused on building a world free of waste, where our natural resources remain resources. Reloop’s policy positions and recommendations are always based on data-driven research, real-world case studies and experience, best-in-class principles, and the collective expertise of our team.

#WeChooseReuse is a European led #breakfreefromplastic campaign, born out of the movement’s wish to push for ambitious and robust reuse solutions to the plastic pollution crisis.
We engage with decision-makers, businesses, municipalities and the wider public to advocate for a future where reusable packaging is scaled up and robust reuse systems are put in place.
Over 100,000 citizens, NGOs, businesses and municipalities across the EU signed the #WeChooseReuse commitment, calling for the EU to implement ambitious reuse legislation through the revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

”With Borro, we endorse this initiative because it reflects the vision we believe in: reuse can only succeed when the right people come together to build shared infrastructure.” – Glenn Verhaege, Co-Founder of Borro

”If we want packaging reuse to become the norm, it is essential that all European countries work together to define the framework and practices that will enable reuse to fully replace single-use solutions and provide robust economic actors offering a coherent and structured model.” – Sylvie Droulans, Director at ConsomAction

”Harmonisation is crucial if reusable takeaway systems are to be scaled up – and they have to.” – Mette Ranfelt, Chief Advisor on Environmental Policy at Danmarks Naturfredningsforening

”The RSVP Blueprint provides clear, practical guidance to support the implementation of reuse systems for takeaway food and drink. At a time when cities and businesses are under increasing pressure to meet Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) deadlines, and as waste from this sector continues to rise rapidly, this blueprint represents an essential and highly useful resource for any stakeholder with an interest in the sector.” – Thorfinn Stainforth, Senior Policy Manager at Environmental Defense Fund Europe

”Reuse is a critical lever to reduce waste, yet no single organisation can drive the necessary change by itself. This Blueprint, based on hands-on lessons learned from city level implementation, gives us greater insight into the key drivers of reuse systems for the takeaway sector and provides relevant guidance to all stakeholders to drive the collaboration and transition to a system that delivers optimal environmental and economic benefits.” – Marta Longhurst, Reuse and Field-Building Lead at Ellen MacArthur Foundation

”Friends of the Earth Cyprus endorses the RSVP Blueprint. As an island facing unique environmental challenges, we know that well-designed, accessible reuse systems are not just solutions, they’re necessities. This Blueprint brings the political clarity and practical steps we need. We demand real solutions and real commitment, and we, as civil society, will continue to advocate for these critical changes.” – Sara Mariza Vryonidi, Campaigner at Friends of the Earth Cyprus

”The RSVP project shows the importance of building harmonised, interoperable reuse systems that make it easy for citizens to engage with. The project Blueprint is packed with all the key information that industry needs to develop viable reuse systems, and government needs to support the transition to reuse.” – Catherine Conway, Director & Policy Lead at GoUnpackaged

”If we want to move towards a truly circular economy, reuse must become the new normal. Europe has always led the way in setting common standards, and the same ambition is needed for reuse systems. Our collaboration with RSVP on reusable takeaway packaging shows how European goals can be turned into practical solutions that reduce waste and benefit citizens in their daily lives.’‘ – Thomas Van Oppens, Deputy Mayor for Climate & Sustainability, Digitalisation and Finance at the City of Leuven

”We believe reuse is essential to building a truly circular economy. The Reuse Blueprint matches our vision: practical innovation, ambitious goals, and a future where reuse is the default. At New Loop, we support this roadmap as a foundation for systemic change.’‘ – Anders Barsøe, CEO at New Loop

”PackBack supports the RSVP Reuse Blueprint to make reuse the new default.” – Tine Bakia, CEO at PackBack

”The Reuse Blueprint stands out as a timely roadmap for scaling reusable foodware systems in the European takeaway F&B sector. Grounded in real-world implementations across diverse European contexts, it offers insights drawn directly from practice. Combined with ZWE’s strong policy expertise and clear communication of complex concepts, it emerges as a valuable resource for anyone working to develop and implement effective reuse systems and charts a realistic path toward making reuse the norm.” – Dagny Tucker, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director at Perpetual

”For over 30 years, ProfiMiet has been using state-of-the-art processes to ensure the hygienic processing and cleaning of reusable items – reliably, certified and scalable. But a genuine circular economy needs more than just clean containers: it needs uniform standards, clear responsibilities and political commitment. Only when every player in the chain takes responsibility will reusable items become a living system rather than individual projects.” – Stefan Pätzold, Sales at ProFiMiet GmBH

“This Blueprint is the ‘Reuse for Dummies’ manual for takeaway in Europe — clear, complete, and practical. With everything we need laid out, there are no excuses left. It’s time to get on with it.” – Willemijn Peeters, Founding Director at Searious Business

”The RSVP master plan embodies a clear and ambitious vision: to make reuse the norm throughout Europe. Zero Waste France welcomes this initiative, which brings together public and private stakeholders and citizens around a shared goal: reducing waste at source and building a future without disposable packaging.” – Bastien Faure, Director at Zero Waste France