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- Packaging the Future: Reuse - A concept that makes cents!Recycling, reducing, and composting are all important concepts when it comes to more sustainable packaging design, but reuse, the second directive of the 'reduce, reuse, recycle' mantra has thus far been ignored in this series - but no longer! From commercially reused beer bottles in Europe to organic milk container reuse here in the United States, reuse is a simple (and a fun-retro) way to really cut down on the necessity of creating new packaging before it even starts!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/packaging-the-future-packaging-reuse-what-a-concept/'>READ ARTICLE</a>1
- German BeerStarre Vartan at a beer pickup (and reuse drop off center) in Weisbaden, Germany.2
- German BeerThere were plenty of varieties of beer available at the local beer supplier, which was attached to the grocery store in Weisbaden.3
- German beer centerThe beer bottle wash and return area (plastics recycling is in the forefront).4
- Milk BottlesMilk delivery bottles.5