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Circular Economy Products: A Sustainable Solution for Reusable Products

At Grounded Goods, we believe in true circularity - where products don’t just end up as waste but are recycled, repurposed, and returned to the system. Our Closed-Loop Program ensures that your reusable coffee cups and food containers stay in circulation, reducing waste and supporting a more sustainable economy.

What is a Closed-Loop System?

Eliminate Waste. Reduce Costs. Drive Impact.

A closed-loop system is a sustainable reuse model where products are collected, recycled, and remanufactured into new items—eliminating waste and reducing reliance on virgin materials.

Instead of disposing of old or used Uppercups, customers and businesses can return them to us, where they are processed and transformed into new reusable products, creating a waste-free cycle.

How Our Closed Loop System Works?

  • Australian-made reusable drinkware with logo for sustainable events

    Step 1: Return Used Products. Businesses and individuals can return Uppercups and other reusable containers that are no longer in use.Drop-off locations or mail-back options make participation simple

  • Grounded Goods recyclable cups – designed for sustainability with end-of-life recycling to reduce waste and support a circular economy

    Step 2: Recycling & Processing. Returned products are collected and processed in-house at our Australian recycling facility.The materials are cleaned, broken down, and repurposed into new products.

  • Locally-made reusable drinkware for sustainable brand promotions

    Step 3: Remanufacturing into New Products. We use the recycled materials to create Uppercup+, our line of next-generation reusable cups and containers.The cycle keeps reusable products in circulation, reducing waste and lowering environmental impact.

  • Grounded Goods closed-loop program – taking back and recycling products at end of life for sustainable reuse and waste reduction

    Step 4: Redistribute & Repeat. The new Uppercup+ products are available for purchase, continuing the closed-loop journey.Businesses can reintegrate these into their sustainability programs, swap cup systems, or corporate initiatives

Why Choose a Closed-Loop Solution?

Eliminates Waste – Keep reusable cups and containers out of landfills.
Reduces Carbon Footprint – Supports local, sustainable manufacturing with fewer emissions.
Cost-Effective for Businesses – Minimise expenses on disposable packaging.
Supports a Circular Economy – Extend the lifecycle of your products through reuse and repurposing.
Enhances Brand Sustainability – Aligns with government waste reduction targets and CSR goals.

How to Get Involved

Return Your Used Uppercups – Find your nearest drop-off location or send them back to us.
Set Up a Closed-Loop System – Businesses & councils can partner with us for large-scale returnable solutions.
Purchase Recycled Uppercup+ Products – Support sustainability by choosing remanufactured reusable cups.

Join the Circular Economy with Grounded Goods

By participating in our Closed-Loop Program, you’re not just reducing waste—you’re actively creating a more sustainable future. Let’s keep reusable products in circulation and eliminate single-use waste together.

Submit an Enquiry to learn more about our Closed-Loop Packaging Solutions and how your business can participate!