S. 2110: Research for Environmental Uses and Sustainable Economies Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Research for Environmental Uses and Sustainable Economies Act of 2025, is designed to enhance the understanding and implementation of reuse and refill systems in various sectors. The main objectives are as follows:

Report on Reuse and Refill Systems

The bill mandates that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepares a report within two years after the bill's enactment. This report will analyze the feasibility and best practices of reuse and refill systems, which are defined as mechanisms that allow for refillable or reusable products and containers to be safely and conveniently reused multiple times. The report will cover various sectors including:

• Food service
• Consumer food and beverage products
• Consumer cleaning products
• Personal care products
• Transportation and shipping of goods
• Public educational institutions

Objectives of the Report

The report will include an evaluation of the following:

1. Different types of reuse and refill systems suitable for various scales of operation.
2. Methods to ensure these systems are distributed equitably across communities of differing sizes.
3. Job creation opportunities associated with the adoption or expansion of these systems.
4. The economic costs and benefits for businesses that implement these systems and for waste management parties.
5. The types of support required from local, state, and federal entities to broaden the use of these systems.
6. Existing barriers that hinder the widespread implementation of reuse and refill systems.

Considerations for the Report

In preparing the report, the Administrator is required to consider:

• Information from existing reuse and refill programs at state and local government levels, as well as foreign countries.
• Consultations with relevant stakeholders involved in reuse and refill systems.

Overall Purpose

The overall purpose of this bill is to support environmental sustainability through better understanding and promotion of systems that allow products and containers to be reused, thereby potentially reducing waste and encouraging a more sustainable economy.

Relevant Companies

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