The Reusables Index 2026
The 2026 edition covers 51 reusable products from 21 brands across 9 categories. The average reusable in our catalogue costs $47.50 to buy and works out at $9.50 a year over a five-year life — the number that actually decides whether a reusable beats the disposable it replaces.
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Headline figures
At least one third-party certification recorded on the product.
Cite this figureRecyclable through mainstream kerbside or brand take-back.
Cite this figureBought, used and put through at least one published protocol.
Cite this figureOur 0–100 score across seal, heat, cleanability, materials and cost.
Cite this figureBy category
| Category | Products | Avg price | Cost/year | Certified | Recyclable | Bench tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellness, Bathroom & Home | 14 | $54.10 | $10.80 | 64% | 71% | 7 |
| Kitchen & Eating | 7 | $29.80 | $6.00 | 71% | 71% | 3 |
| Coffee Gear | 6 | $76.00 | $15.20 | 0% | 100% | 4 |
| Bags & Carry | 6 | $35.70 | $7.10 | 0% | 100% | 1 |
| Lunchware | 5 | $45.40 | $9.10 | 80% | 80% | 1 |
| Reusable Pods & Filters | 5 | $41.00 | $8.20 | 0% | 80% | 1 |
| Reusable Cups | 4 | $39.00 | $7.80 | 50% | 100% | 4 |
| Infusers | 3 | $49.60 | $9.90 | 67% | 100% | 0 |
| Bottles | 1 | $50.00 | $10.00 | 100% | 100% | 0 |
Most common materials
- 1. 18/8 Stainless Steel6 products
- 2. Medical-grade silicone3 products
- 3. 304 stainless steel3 products
- 4. Organic cotton, beeswax, jojoba, tree resin2 products
- 5. Platinum silicone2 products
- 6. Copolyester + rubber2 products
- 7. 100% recycled paper2 products
- 8. Stainless steel2 products
- 9. Reclaimed coffee husk composite1 products
- 10. Stainless steel with ceramic inner1 products
Method: figures are computed live from The Reusable Edit's product database at page load. Cost per year divides recommended retail price by a conservative five-year service life. Percentages are of products in the stated set. Cite as: The Reusable Edit, “The Reusables Index 2026”, https://reusableedit.com/index-2026.