Large-Scale Reuse Systems for Corporate Sustainability

The reusable product movement has reshaped sustainability practices across industries. Now, large-scale reuse systems are stepping up to address corporate and venue needs, offering sustainable solutions that minimise waste from high-traffic operations. Grounded Goods leads in developing tailored, scalable reuse programs for businesses and venues, helping organisations reduce environmental impact, meet corporate social responsibility (CSR) targets, and stand out as sustainability leaders.

The Impact of Disposable Coffee Cups and Single-Use Products

The takeaway coffee industry alone contributes over 60,000 kg of plastic waste annually in Australia, with an estimated 1 billion cups ending up in landfill. This issue extends beyond individual use—businesses, event venues, and campuses produce significant disposable waste, much of it avoidable through effective reuse systems.

Grounded Goods addresses this challenge with a range of reusable products that can be easily adopted in high-volume environments, creating a circular economy model that aligns with corporate sustainability goals. We support organisations in implementing reuse programs designed to reduce waste, enhance brand image, and foster a tangible commitment to environmental responsibility.

From Swap-and-Go to Comprehensive Large-Scale Reuse Systems

Historically, swap-and-go programs set the stage for reusable products in retail, particularly in cafes. These programs allowed consumers to swap used cups for a clean one, keeping items in constant circulation and out of landfill. Grounded Goods builds on this model, offering large-scale reuse solutions that cater to corporate offices, events, and venues where the volume of disposables can be significantly offset with a structured system.

Our reusable products come in a variety of sizes and are BPA-free, making them suitable for a range of applications, from coffee stations at events to office kitchens. Grounded Goods provides everything needed to run a successful reuse program for your organisation, including durable, high-quality containers and cups that maintain the product’s usability through hundreds of uses.

Implementing a Large-Scale Reuse System in Your Organisation

For companies and venues looking to integrate reusable products, planning and infrastructure are key to success. Here are some critical steps to consider:

1. Assess Facility Needs: Review current facilities to determine if commercial dishwashers and collection stations are in place or can be installed. These are essential for maintaining hygiene in high-use environments.
2. Volume and Frequency Planning: Use data to estimate typical product use across locations or events. Grounded Goods can provide analytical tools to help you determine the scale and scope of your reuse program.
3. Employee and Customer Engagement: Engage staff or customers with educational resources and incentives to encourage program uptake.
4. Customisation and Branding: Branded, reusable products reinforce your commitment to sustainability. Grounded Goods offers co-branding options, allowing your reuse program to serve as a powerful marketing tool.
5. Impact Measurement:Grounded Goods offers tech-enabled reusable products, allowing organisations to measure the impact of their reuse programs more effectively. This approach helps set waste reduction benchmarks and supports transparent sustainability reporting for corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, highlighting your organisation’s commitment to environmental impact reduction.

The Benefits of Large-Scale Reuse Systems for Corporates and Venues

Grounded Goods’ reuse systems provide more than just environmental benefits—they support organisations in building a strong, sustainable brand image and demonstrate corporate responsibility. Key benefits include:

• Enhanced CSR Credentials: Aligning with a circular economy model shows your commitment to reducing waste, and reuse systems make this goal achievable and measurable.
• Cost Efficiency Over Time: While implementing a reuse system may require initial investments, reduced reliance on disposables leads to cost savings in the long run.
• Data-Driven Insights: Through the use of tech enable products, tracking usage, waste reduction, and savings helps your organisation communicate its environmental impact to stakeholders and reinforces CSR commitments.

How Grounded Goods Supports Scalable Reuse Systems

At Grounded Goods, we are committed to building large-scale reuse programs tailored to corporate and venue settings. We manufacture, assemble, and print products locally, reducing carbon emissions and supporting the community. Our programs are made-to-order, ensuring they fit your sustainability goals, from initial setup to long-term tracking.

As a certified B Corporation, Grounded Goods operates with transparency and an unwavering commitment to environmental and social impact. We collaborate closely with clients to customise reuse systems that not only offset waste but actively contribute to a circular economy model.

Grounded Goods has expanded the implementation of large-scale reuse programs across office facilities, events, and campuses. Following the success of our Woolworths Reusable Coffee Cup initiative, we helped prevent over one million disposable cups from ending up in landfill each year at Woolworths' Bella Vista Headquarters. Office spaces and corporate facilities are among the largest sources of disposable coffee cup waste, making them a critical focus for impactful waste reduction through reusable solutions.

To further our commitment to sustainability we have also ensured that we can recycle cups at the end of life. We have a closed-loop system where Grounded Goods can recover clean units at the end of their life and recycle them in-house to create a new product from these materials. This form of a circular economy has allowed a retail line of cups made from these reclaimed materials. Grounded Goods products are also recyclable; however, with this added opportunity, we go beyond the standard recycling process to ensure that materials are put forward effectively.

Ready to Implement a Reusable System? Contact Grounded Goods

For companies, venues, and events ready to reduce their environmental impact, Grounded Goods provides expert support in designing and implementing effective, scalable reuse programs.

Contact us today to explore how we can help your organisation achieve its sustainability goals through a tailored, data-driven reuse system.