S. 2110 · Passed Senate · Environmental Protection

REUSE Act of 2025

What it does

Directs the EPA Administrator to publish a report within 2 years on the feasibility and best practices of reuse and refill systems for products and beverage containers across sectors including food service, consumer products, and public institutions.
Requires the report to evaluate types of reuse and refill systems at different scales and methods to ensure equitable distribution across communities of varying sizes.
Requires the report to assess job creation, economic costs and benefits for businesses and waste management entities, and types of local, state, and federal support needed to expand reuse systems.
Directs the Administrator to identify existing barriers to widespread implementation of reuse and refill systems and to consult with stakeholders and review relevant programs in states and foreign countries.

Nov 20, 2025: Held at the desk.

Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works