reusable
Good for again
Reusable describes something designed to be used more than once: reusable shopping bags, reusable water bottles.
The term often appears in environmental contexts, contrasting with single-use or disposable items.
As a noun, reusables refers to such items collectively: She switched to reusables to cut down on waste.
Able to be cleaned
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- refillableAble to restore contents
- repairableAble to be fixed
hardwearing · resilient · robust · rugged · wear-resistant · tough · enduring · heavy-duty
Easy to use
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- multipurposeUseful for varied applications
- functionalAble to operate correctly
- handyUseful and nearby
portable · collapsible · foldable · stackable · lightweight · compact · adjustable · flexible
Not harming the environment
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- recyclableCapable of being remade
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
plastic-free · low-impact · green · circular · closed-loop · cradle-to-cradle · carbon-neutral · ethical
Process for renewed use
- upcycleCreatively reuse discarded materials
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- refurbishRestore worn items
- reconditionRestore to good condition
remanufacture · second-life · reclaim · restore · renew · extend · maintain · repair
Flexible carrying containers
- containersObjects for holding things
- bottlesNarrow-necked liquid containers
- strawsHollow tubes for drinking
- coffee-cupsVessels for hot brew
tupperware · glassware · stainless-steel · cutlery · napkins · diapers · razors · totes
washable
Able to be cleaned
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- refillableAble to restore contents
repairable · hardwearing · resilient · robust · rugged · wear-resistant · tough · enduring · heavy-duty · reinforced
convenient
Easy to use
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- multipurposeUseful for varied applications
- functionalAble to operate correctly
handy · portable · collapsible · foldable · stackable · lightweight · compact · adjustable · flexible · modular
eco-friendly
Not harming the environment
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- recyclableCapable of being remade
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
zero-waste · plastic-free · low-impact · green · circular · closed-loop · cradle-to-cradle · carbon-neutral · ethical · eco-conscious
recycle
Process for renewed use
recondition · remanufacture · second-life · reclaim · restore · renew · extend · maintain · repair · regenerate
bags
Flexible carrying containers
- containersObjects for holding things
- bottlesNarrow-necked liquid containers
- strawsHollow tubes for drinking
coffee-cups · tupperware · glassware · stainless-steel · cutlery · napkins · diapers · razors · totes · thermos
- Greeneco-friendly, sustainable, renewable, recycle, compost
- product qualitiesdurable, lightweight, flexible, sturdy, portable
- ethical shoppingfair trade coffee, ethical sourcing, sustainable sourcing, ethical shopping, buy local
- eco-friendlysustainable, fair trade, green, biodegradable, recyclable
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- container traitsairtight, leakproof, sealed, watertight, stackable
reusabledisposable
Made for one use
single-use · one-time · nonreusable · unreusable · throwaway
reusabledisposable
Made for one use
throwaway · single-serving · ephemeral · perishable · wasteful
- reusable bagsDurable shopping carriers
- reusable bottleWashable drinking vessel
- reusable shopping bagDurable sack for purchases
- reusable strawWashable beverage tube
- reusable maskWashable facial barrier
- reusable cupWashable beverage container