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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:&#x20;
  * [ ] are not reusable, recyclable or compostable;&#x20;
  * [ ] can be avoided altogether;&#x20;
  * [ ] hinder or disrupt recycling;&#x20;
  * [ ] have a high likelihood of being littered;&#x20;
  * [ ] or contain hazardous chemicals?&#x20;
* [ ] Can you replace single-use packaging with reusable formats, i.e. refillable or returnable, or choose to implement alternative delivery models?&#x20;
* [ ] Can you purchase packaging or plastics that are 100% recyclable or compostable, meaning they are effectively recycled or composted in practice and at scale?&#x20;
* [ ] Can you purchase packaging or plastics with recycled content or sourced from renewable (or bio-based) feedstocks?

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AVAILABLE RESOURCES:&#x20;

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