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November 20, 2023Display - Reuse, Refill, Rethink
New temporary display
Event Details
Alt-text: A selection of reusable bottles and jars on a white background
NOW EXTENDED: A new display showcasing refillable, returnable, and repurposed packaging, using the past to inform the future of sustainability.
Recycling has become the norm for managing plastic waste, but it is often challenging and encourages a throwaway culture. Currently, less than half of our plastic packaging waste is successfully recycled. Reusable packaging, which is taken back to the supplier to refill, can save resources, reduce litter, and reduce waste. However, to achieve real benefits, the product must stay in circulation and be used for the same purpose. Research shows that an item like a reusable plastic coffee cup needs to be used approximately 9 times to have a lower carbon footprint than the single-use alternative.* This new display considers current and past examples of reusable and refillable packaging, and looks to the future of sustainable packaging.
The Museum of Brands is delighted to be working with The University of Sheffield’s ‘Many Happy Returns' project, a £1 million research project, funded by UK Research and Innovation through the Smart Sustainable Plastics Packaging Challenge as part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
Enjoy a nostalgic journey through 200 years of social change, culture and lifestyle by visiting our main collection, the Time Tunnel.
Before heading into the Tunnel, pick up our Reuse, Refill, Rethink trail to find out about sustainable items throughout our permanent collection.
Can’t make it to the Museum? Have a look at our online family activities, available to download for FREE. You can also join the conversation by following us on social media or signing up for our monthly newsletter.
Admission tickets to the Museum include full access to our exhibitions. By buying a ticket you are helping us to continue with our mission. The Museum of Brands is a registered Charity no. 1093538.
*Research done by the Many Happy Returns team. For more details visit Many Happy Returns website and video links (short and extended).
