Congress·Passed Senate·S. 2110

Recycling: National Study on Refillable and Reusable Containers

REUSE Act of 2025

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Congress passed a bill requiring the EPA to research how to expand reuse and refill systems across the country. These systems allow products like beverage bottles or cleaning supplies to be returned, cleaned, and used again many times rather than being thrown away or recycled.
The EPA has two years to finish a report looking at how these systems would work in restaurants, grocery stores, and schools. The goal is to find ways to reduce waste by moving away from items that are designed to be used only once.
The study will examine the potential for new jobs and the economic impact on businesses and local trash programs. It will also look for ways to make sure these systems are available in all types of communities, regardless of their population size.
To create the report, the EPA will look at what other countries and local governments are already doing. They will also talk to business owners and experts to understand what is currently making it hard for companies to switch to reusable packaging.

6 milestones10 actions

Nov 20, 2025House

Held at the desk.

Nov 20, 2025House

Received in the House.

Nov 20, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Nov 20, 2025Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8398; text: CR S8398)

Nov 20, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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REUSE Act of 2026

Feb 4 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

REUSE Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 2110

Congress119th Congress

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