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- Causeartist reports on Reusables.com raising $3.6 million to implement their solution to packaging waste, embracing smart packaging reuse.
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Vancouver-based Reusables.com has raised $3.6 million to tackle one of the world’s most persistent problems—packaging waste. The round was co-led by Canadian climate and SaaS investors StandUp Ventures and Amplify Capital, with additional support from Sandpiper Ventures and Emend Vision Fund.
Founded by Jason Hawkins and Anastasia Kiku, Reusables.com is redefining how institutions approach packaging waste by offering a tech-first, hardware-enabled SaaS platform built for scale.
Unlike many reuse startups that stall due to logistical hurdles, Reusables.com provides a seamless “Tap to Reuse” experience paired with its proprietary Smart Return Bins—eliminating contamination and making returns frictionless.
About Reusables.com: A Solution to Packaging Waste
Reusables.com is a category-defining, hardware-enabled SaaS platform built to eliminate single-use packaging at scale.
Through seamless tech, institutional partnerships, and its proprietary Smart Return Bins, Reusables is powering the circular economy for universities, hospitals, and large foodservice operators.
From Restaurants to Institutions: A Pivot That Paid Off
After transitioning away from the restaurant sector in 2024, Reusables.com doubled down on institutional food service. That shift has paid off—setting the company on track to triple its revenue this year.
Their platform now serves over 34 locations and has enabled the reuse of more than 500,000 containers in just two semesters across client sites.
University of California Rolls Out Reusables as a Solution to Packaging Waste
In its continued commitment to sustainability, the University of California launched Reusables.com on Earth Day 2025 at its Riverside and UCLA campuses.
The rollout is a key milestone, showcasing how large institutions can operationalize reuse at scale.
Tech-Driven Circular Economy
Reusables.com stands out with its full-stack approach to reuse.
By combining data-driven tracking, on-site cleaning, and smart bin infrastructure, the company eliminates transportation emissions and labor inefficiencies—two major pain points in traditional reuse models.
Backed by a World-Class Team
CEO Jason Hawkins previously exited a food tech startup and helped scale a $100M eGrocery IPO. COO Anastasia Kiku brings product expertise and a bold entrepreneurial spirit, transitioning from professional skiing to climate leadership, putting an end to packaging waste.
Read the full article about reducing packaging waste at Causeartist.