PRINCIPLES

Key Principles For Reuse

Principles for reuse (system) design
Principles for how we talk about Reuse systems and SUP
Essential elements to catalyse reuse systems (what we need!)

These enable us to measure the robustness of the reuse system design

  • Inclusive : accessible, affordable and equitable
  • Accountable: regulated, governed with community leadership, invested in by govt and corporates
  • A system, not just products: provide a system, not only alternative products
  • Context specific: sector and community tailored, enabling evolution and relevance

How can we judge if a reuse system approach and design is aligned with our vision?

  • Meaningful Participation
  • Reuse systems rather than focusing on reuse products. 
  • Comprehensive  and legally binding Policies, Standards and Regulation  
  • Ensuring there is a Just Transition

These enable us to share common vision in our communications

  • Reuse is not linear
  • Cooperation is valued over competition - recognising that a competitive environment will encourage corporate investment, not competition
  • Inspire people
  • Reuse is not just an individual lifestyle choice, but a responsibility of all - public, private and third sector (communities)

How we can judge if a reuse system is aligned with our vision

  • Systems infrastructure is in place 
  • Governance of systems held by the community
  • Policy infrastructure which is comprehensive and legally binding 
  • Standards are in place and globally recognised
  • Investment in Economic benefit or incentives / new economic systems that promote reuse are evident
  • The system reclaims and shapes narratives around reuse 
  • Rejects false solutions, greenwashing and co-opting of narratives  - the system proposes holistic solutions 
  • Ensures justice and a just transition
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR VISION
Principles for reuse (system) design

How can we judge if a reuse system approach and design is aligned with our vision?

  • Meaningful Participation
  • Reuse systems rather than focusing on reuse products. 
  • Comprehensive  and legally binding Policies, Standards and Regulation  
  • Ensuring there is a Just Transition

These enable us to measure the robustness of the reuse system design

  • Inclusive : accessible, affordable and equitable
  • Accountable: regulated, governed with community leadership, invested in by govt and corporates
  • A system, not just products: provide a system, not only alternative products
  • Context specific: sector and community tailored, enabling evolution and relevance
Principles for how we talk about Reuse systems and SUP

These enable us to share common vision in our communications

  • Reuse is not linear
  • Cooperation is valued over competition - recognising that a competitive environment will encourage corporate investment, not competition
  • Inspire people
  • Reuse is not just an individual lifestyle choice, but a responsibility of all - public, private and third sector (communities)
Essential elements to catalyse reuse systems (what we need!)

How we can judge if a reuse system is aligned with our vision

  • Systems infrastructure is in place 
  • Governance of systems held by the community
  • Policy infrastructure which is comprehensive and legally binding 
  • Standards are in place and globally recognised
  • Investment in Economic benefit or incentives / new economic systems that promote reuse are evident
  • The system reclaims and shapes narratives around reuse 
  • Rejects false solutions, greenwashing and co-opting of narratives  - the system proposes holistic solutions 
  • Ensures justice and a just transition
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR VISION
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