The evidence of a reuse revolution is here
We produce evidence-based research and advice on reuse activities and business models in Aotearoa New Zealand for local and central government, businesses and communities. Our approach to reuse is framed within the context of zero waste frameworks and practices.
The insights from our research shape our interactive workshops, webinars and advisory work, which focus on building collective awareness about reuse and fostering collaboration to grow the presence, prevalence and viability of reuse activities across the motu.
About Us
Reuse Aotearoa is an independent organisation dedicated to building the momentum and capability to scale reuse activities and business models in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our mission is to support communities, policymakers and businesses across Aotearoa to have the confidence to back reuse projects and initiatives in order to deliver social, environmental and community benefits.
We do this through evidence-based research, advice and facilitated workshops.
Our reports
Reuse, Repair & Share in Wellington City: analysis of current initiatives, gaps and opportunities
This report, commissioned by Wellington City Council, explores the current state of Reuse, Repair and Share (RRS) activities in Wellington and the potential for future growth in these areas to reduce waste. The research included a stocktake of RRS initiatives in Wellington, an interview-based gap analysis of current barriers and opportunities to RRS, and development of 30 potential intervention options that could help increase the presence, resilience and impact of RRS in Wellington City.
Reusable Packaging in the Aotearoa New Zealand Grocery Sector: Understanding impacts and outcomes
This report was jointly authored by Reuse Aotearoa, Āmiomio Aotearoa, and the Bioeconomy Science Institute. The research focused on designing and applying a methodology to measure the impacts and outcomes of reusable packaging systems for grocery items in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Reusable packaging systems on farms in the Waikato Region
This report explores existing reusable packaging systems in the animal-based agriculture sector in Waikato, and the challenges and opportunities to establishing, sustaining, and scaling further uptake of reusable packaging in this sector. The report was commissioned by Waikato Regional Council as part of a three-part research project into reusable packaging in the Waikato region.
Return to Reuse: The potential role for Waikato’s TAs & resource recovery sector in supporting reusable packaging reverse logistics
Waikato Regional Council commissioned this report to explore the current and future role of territorial authorities (TAs) and the resource recovery sector in supporting reusable packaging systems through service provision (e.g. collection, returns, sorting, washing and redistribution).
Stocktake of reusable packaging for fast-moving consumer goods in the Waikato region
This report stocktakes existing reusable packaging systems across the Waikato region, focusing on the packaging of groceries and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) across the supply chain. The report was commissioned by Waikato Regional Council as part of a three-part research project into reusable packaging in the Waikato region.
B2B reusable packaging infrastructure and reverse logistics in Auckland
In 2023, Auckland Council commissioned Reuse Aotearoa to investigate business-to-business (B2B) reusable packaging systems in Auckland, with a focus on the existing infrastructural capacity and reverse logistics services supporting these systems, and the critical needs for increasing such activity.
Reusable serviceware/packaging at markets (& events) in
Aotearoa New Zealand
This resource is designed to be a practical and accessible information sheet offering guidance on the key considerations for market operators and/or vendors wanting to set up viable reuse systems at events and markets.
