We are a leading change agency for reuse.

We’re driving change toward a robust and enduring reuse economy by normalizing reuse, growing and supporting the reuse industry, and ensuring a supportive policy environment.

Reuse in Action

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image: Xanterra

Grand Canyon Reuse Project

Upstream is leading a multi-year, multi-stakeholder, first-in-the-nation project at the Grand Canyon National Park which will result in the largest reuse system for dine-in and take-out in the U.S. at the South Rim’s food and beverage locations.

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The Reuse Case Study Explorer

Filter and search a comprehensive database of reuse case studies from across sectors and around the world.

What’s Hot in Reuse Technology?

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Reusables.com Awarded Patent for Tap-to-Reuse™ Technology, Deposit-Free Container Tracking System

New technology eliminates operational barriers preventing widespread adoption of sustainable packaging in mainstream retail.

Reuse Tech Attracts Major Investors in Europe

That Single-Use Coffee Cup Could Be on the Way Out: Cities and venues are looking for the best ways to get consumers to return cups instead of throwing them away. (Image: Wall Street Journal)

Reuse at scale: High-efficiency wash machinery & automation

Dishwashing: A love story. Innovative thinking getting us closer to zero waste.
(Image: Re:Dish)

RFID tags transform asset tracking in sports stadiums

Bold Reuse and Avery Dennison Launch RFID Pilot to Advance Smart Reuse Tracking Across Portland Venues. (Image: Bold Reuse).

Incorporating Reuse into Climate Plans

As more US states, municipalities, territories, and Native nations develop or update climate plans, incorporating reuse policies, programs, and funding will address the true impacts of consumption and deliver stronger results.

What We Do

Reuse Economy

Designing a product from the beginning for maximum quality, durability, longevity, material health, and recyclability and getting that product into a system where it can be used over and over again in its original form.

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Pass Policy

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Reuse for Onsite Dining Library

A comprehensive database of resources you can leverage to pass reuse for onsite dining policies in your community.

Switch to Reuse

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Reuse at a Cultural Attraction: A Chart-Reuse Case Study

Switching to reuse at metropolitan cultural attractions could have big impact.

Reuse Research

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Embracing reuse in packaging EPR programs

A playbook for best-in-class Producer Responsibility Organizations for packaging EPR programs.

Act Locally

Join a reuse coalition

There are over 35 reuse coalitions and groups across the US & Canada. Join one in your area, or learn how to bring together your community around reuse initiatives.