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Erin Covey-Smith 1/15/25 Erin Covey-Smith 1/15/25

A year of policy, advocacy, and network support

Upstream’s policy team shares 2024 highlights.

Erin Covey-Smith 1/9/25 Erin Covey-Smith 1/9/25

Reflections on our first Grand Canyon site visit

Our team recently completed its first site visit to the Grand Canyon, where we are orchestrating an unprecedented shift to 100% reuse at all South Rim dining facilities.

Erin Covey-Smith 12/19/24 Erin Covey-Smith 12/19/24

A Year of Growth and Impact

Celebrating a year of growth and acceleration—and giving thanks to all who helped us get here.

Upstream 8/14/24 Upstream 8/14/24

Putting reuse into practice

Upstream’s vision for reaching the “tipping point” where reuse services become a widespread, cross-sectional, intraoperative industry and an everyday utility.

Erin Covey-Smith 7/23/24 Erin Covey-Smith 7/23/24

Upstream Launches Bold Initiative to Eliminate Single-use Waste with Grant from the National Park Foundation

The plan will make the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park the first to eliminate nearly all single-use foodware.

Upstream 7/23/24 Upstream 7/23/24

Upstream’s Strategic Vision for Change

How Upstream is working to take reuse to the next level.

Ryann Russ 6/27/24 Ryann Russ 6/27/24

Transforming & Eliminating Waste

Upstream & PR3 announce major prize to advance reuse.

Erin Covey-Smith 1/4/24 Erin Covey-Smith 1/4/24

A reuse policy roundup for 2023

2023 was a banner year for reuse policy. Join us in celebrating the highlights!

Guest User 12/20/23 Guest User 12/20/23

A Year of Transition at Upstream: Thanks to those who helped us wrap up our second decade!

Join us in celebrating this memorable year with our short end-of-year sizzle reel of 2023 highlights. We couldn’t have done it without our community of supporters.

Guest User 10/18/23 Guest User 10/18/23

"Lessons" from Starbucks Reusable Cups Pilot

We don’t need consumer behavior change, we need systems change, initiated by leading brands.

Guest User 3/8/23 Guest User 3/8/23

The Indisposable Women of Upstream

Happy International Women’s Day! Here at Upstream, we are inspired daily by the many visionary, innovative, and dauntless women who power the reuse movement.

Guest User 3/7/23 Guest User 3/7/23

Principles for Reuse in EPR & DRS

State legislation such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Deposit Return Systems (DRS) must focus on transitioning to a circular economy that prioritizes reuse.

Julie Lamy 12/22/22 Julie Lamy 12/22/22

A heartfelt thanks for 2022

Our work would not be possible without the engine behind Upstream and the Reuse Movement: the families, individuals, foundations and businesses that financially support our efforts.

Matt Prindiville 11/17/22 Matt Prindiville 11/17/22

Upstream’s Vision

We’re excited to bring you into the conversation about an updated direction for Upstream and what we’re working to accomplish in the world.

Vanessa Tiongson 9/1/22 Vanessa Tiongson 9/1/22

What does “indisposable” mean to you?

The Indisposable Podcast™ is celebrating its 100th episode this week! We turned to some members of the Upstream team to see what “indisposable” has come to mean to them.

Guest User 1/20/22 Guest User 1/20/22

Upstream’s roots

Learn about Upstream’s roots and the journey of the zero waste movement. From the history of waste management to the innovation of extended producer responsibility policies, see how far we’ve come today.