Seattle is now ready to eliminate single-use waste.

r.Cup, a part of parent company r.World, is the first reuse company to start delivering results for Reuse Seattle, the city’s initiative to switch to reuse and eliminate single-use waste.

With the opening of its new 8,500 square-foot wash hub facility in Seattle, r.Cup has instantly expanded the opportunities for reuse throughout the city, by ensuring that no long-distance shipping is required in order to wash and reuse cups and containers.

The r.Cup facility, which is powered by r.World, is available to support other reuse companies with washing and sanitation and is providing second-chance employment opportunities as well.

Read the full story on Waste Dive.