TAKEBACK REUSABLE CUP(Virtual)
​🌍Rethinking Waste: Building Scalable Reuse Systems
​As part of Cincinnati Climate Week, this virtual session hosted by TakeBack focuses on one of the most immediate and solvable climate challenges—single-use waste. While sustainability conversations often center on long-term transitions, there is a significant opportunity to create impact today by rethinking how everyday consumption systems are designed.
​TakeBack is working to address this gap by building and implementing reusable systems that replace single-use products, particularly in event settings and high-consumption environments. These spaces generate large volumes of waste in short periods of time, making them ideal starting points for scalable, circular solutions.
​In this session, we will explore how reuse models can be integrated into existing systems without adding complexity or cost barriers. Drawing from on-ground experience, we will share how simple operational changes can lead to measurable reductions in waste while maintaining convenience for users.
​Key discussion points will include:
​Understanding the scale and impact of single-use waste in events and communities
​How reusable systems can be designed for efficiency, accessibility, and scale
​Overcoming behavioral and logistical challenges in adopting reuse models
​The role of local communities, institutions, and organizers in driving change
​How cities like Cincinnati can take actionable steps toward circular practices
​This session is designed for sustainability professionals, event organizers, students, and community leaders who are looking for practical, implementation-focused solutions. Whether you are planning an event, managing operations, or simply interested in climate action, this conversation will offer insights that can be directly applied.
​By focusing on systems rather than just individual choices, we can unlock scalable pathways to reduce waste and build more sustainable communities.
​Speaker:
Preethi
LinkedIn: preeti-jagwani-204123b1