Reuse & Refill
in Colorado
Reuse and refill are simple ideas with a big impact. Instead of using something once and throwing it away, reuse and refill options are designed to be used again.
RecycleOn Colorado is here to share clear information about reuse and refill: why it matters and how it varies by community.
What is Reuse & Refill?
Reuse and refill help reduce waste by keeping containers in use longer instead of throwing them away after a single use. Small reuse choices can help reduce waste and save money over time.
Not every option is available everywhere. When reuse or refill is offered, it’s designed to reduce the amount of trash we create.
You might see reuse and refill in everyday places, like:
Hand soap refills
Reusing delivery boxes for storage, returns or shipping
Cleaning concentrates that can be used to refill spray bottles
Why Reuse & Refill Matters
Reuse and refill help prevent waste before it’s created. That matters because:
Less trash goes to landfills
Using items more than once means fewer items are thrown away.
Waste prevention
first
Reuse and refill cut down on waste by avoiding throwaway packaging in the first place.
Less pollution from making new products
When packaging is reused, fewer new containers need to be made, which reduces pollution.
How Reuse and Refill Fit into Colorado’s EPR Program
RecycleOn Colorado is working to build a recycling system people can count on — one that makes it easier to reduce waste and recycle the right way.
Reuse and refill are part of that bigger picture. Alongside recycling and composting, reuse and refill help cut back on single‑use packaging. Colorado’s producer responsibility program also encourages more reuse- and refill-friendly packaging over time. RecycleOn shares what these options look like in everyday life, while recognizing they aren’t available everywhere yet.
