We are a leading change agency for reuse. 

We’re accelerating the transition to a new reuse economy that is regenerative, circular and equitable by normalizing reuse, growing and supporting the reuse industry, and creating an enabling policy environment for reuse.  

Reuse Features


Upstream’s strategic vision for change

Putting reuse into practice.


What we do

US & Canada Policy Tracker

All the reuse policies that have passed at the local and state/provincial level, collected in one spot.

Pass Policy

Chart-Reuse Case Studies

Three stories of early adopters of Chart-Reuse, and the data that helped them advance their reuse projects.

Switch to Reuse


The Conscious Cafeteria Report

A national pilot study on reusable foodware for healthier, more sustainable schools

Reuse Research

Join a reuse coalition

There are over 25 reuse coalitions and groups across the US & Canada. Join one in your area, or learn how to bring together your community around reuse initiatives.

Act Locally

Make way for the new kid on the block!

  • Support

    Contribute to an indisposable future

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  • Join leaders and entrepreneurs developing policy and infrastructure

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