reusables
Things used again
Reusables are items designed for repeated use rather than disposal after a single use.
The word typically appears in environmental contexts: reusable shopping bags, water bottles, and food containers that replace their disposable counterparts.
She switched to reusables to cut down on plastic waste.
The term implies an ecological consciousness—choosing reusables signals concern about waste and sustainability.
Narrow-necked liquid containers
- bagsFlexible carrying containers
- totesLarge handled bags
- strawsHollow tubes for drinking
- cupsSmall drinking containers
utensils · containers · wraps · pouches · jars · tumblers · lunchboxes · coffee-cups
Capable of being remade
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
circular · renewable · green · low-impact · non-toxic · sustainable · carbon-neutral · ethical
Able to be cleaned
- durableAble to withstand use
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- refillableAble to restore contents
multipurpose · resilient · hardwearing · quality · reliable · robust · repairable · lasting
Careful use of resources
- secondhandHaving had prior ownership
- upcyclingImproving discarded materials' value
- savingsAccumulated money kept
- cost-effectiveGiving good return cheaply
investment · trade · exchange · resale · value · swap · budget-friendly · economical
bottles
Narrow-necked liquid containers
cups · utensils · containers · wraps · pouches · jars · tumblers · lunchboxes · coffee-cups · cutlery
recyclable
Capable of being remade
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
eco-friendly · circular · renewable · green · low-impact · non-toxic · sustainable · carbon-neutral · ethical · climate-conscious
washable
Able to be cleaned
- durableAble to withstand use
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- sturdySolidly built, durable
refillable · multipurpose · resilient · hardwearing · quality · reliable · robust · repairable · lasting · enduring
thrift
Careful use of resources
- secondhandHaving had prior ownership
- upcyclingImproving discarded materials' value
- savingsAccumulated money kept
cost-effective · investment · trade · exchange · resale · value · swap · budget-friendly · economical · bulk-buying
reusablesdisposables
Items meant for discard
throwaways · single-use plastics · paper plates · plastic bags · plastic straws
- 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