refillables
Containers you restock
Refillables are containers designed to be refilled rather than discarded after use.
The term appears most often in environmental and retail contexts, where refillable bottles, pods, or packaging reduce waste: The store has a whole section for refillables.
Some jurisdictions require deposits on refillables to encourage return and reuse.
Objects for holding things
- bottlesNarrow-necked liquid containers
- jarsLidded glass containers
- pouchesSmall flexible containers
- cartridgesEncased charges for firing
pods · canisters · tins · tubes · flasks · dispensers · pumps · travel-size
Transparent solid from sand
- stainless-steelRust-resistant iron alloy
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- bambooTall woody grass
- aluminumElement thirteen
ceramic · BPA-free · food-grade · durable · shatterproof · leakproof · airtight · dishwasher-safe
Not harming the environment
- plastic-freeLacking synthetic materials
- low-impactMinimally stressful on body
- upcycledCreatively remade from waste
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
Giving good return cheaply
- savingsAccumulated money kept
- depositPlace for safekeeping
- affordabilityState of being purchasable
- investmentDeploying capital for returns
Devices that release items
- subscriptionPaid recurring access
- concentrateReduced, potent form
- dilutionReduction in concentration
- top-upAdding to restore fullness
decanting · measuring · portioning · inventory · restocking · supply-chain · wholesale · retail
containers
Objects for holding things
cartridges · pods · canisters · tins · tubes · flasks · dispensers · pumps · travel-size · toiletries
glass
Transparent solid from sand
- stainless-steelRust-resistant iron alloy
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- bambooTall woody grass
aluminum · ceramic · BPA-free · food-grade · durable · shatterproof · leakproof · airtight · dishwasher-safe · stackable
eco-friendly
Not harming the environment
- plastic-freeLacking synthetic materials
- low-impactMinimally stressful on body
- upcycledCreatively remade from waste
cost-effective
Giving good return cheaply
- savingsAccumulated money kept
- depositPlace for safekeeping
- affordabilityState of being purchasable
dispensers
Devices that release items
- subscriptionPaid recurring access
- concentrateReduced, potent form
- dilutionReduction in concentration
top-up · decanting · measuring · portioning · inventory · restocking · supply-chain · wholesale · retail · co-ops
refillablesdisposables
Items meant for discard
single-use plastics · throwaways · consumables · expendables
- refillable bottleContainer designed for replenishment
- refillable pensWriting tools accepting new ink
- refillable cartridgeContainer designed for reloading