We all know recycling is important – but is it enough to fix our waste problem? In the last episode, hosts Candice Lawton, Executive Director of Circular Philadelphia, and co-founder Samantha Wittchen introduced listeners to the circular economy and explained why smarter systems like recycling are key to keeping materials in use. In today’s episode, they turn to another core principle of the circular economy: reuse

Reuse isn’t a new concept at all. Decades ago, people brought glass bottles to be refilled, reused metal containers and relied on durable goods long before the rise of single-use plastics and convenience packaging.

It’s time to shift back. In this episode, Ray Daly of Ray’s Reusables shares the story of her refill shop that’s making low-waste living accessible to everyone. Then, Rebecca Davies of Remark Glass and Bottle Und ...