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# 2.5 Criteria for packaging

### Checklist

* [ ] Can you eliminate problematic or unnecessary packaging through redesign and innovation, getting rid of materials, components or formats that: 
  * [ ] are not reusable, recyclable or compostable; 
  * [ ] can be avoided altogether; 
  * [ ] hinder or disrupt recycling; 
  * [ ] have a high likelihood of being littered; 
  * [ ] or contain hazardous chemicals? 
* [ ] Can you replace single-use packaging with reusable formats, i.e. refillable or returnable, or choose to implement alternative delivery models? 
* [ ] Can you purchase packaging or plastics that are 100% recyclable or compostable, meaning they are effectively recycled or composted in practice and at scale? 
* [ ] Can you purchase packaging or plastics with recycled content or sourced from renewable (or bio-based) feedstocks?

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AVAILABLE RESOURCES: 

* [REUSE. Rethinking Packaging book](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/Reuse.pdf)
* NPEC Innovation Book (TBC)
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