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Why a reuse economy is a just economy
At its root, the reuse movement is a social and environmental justice movement.
Introducing the Reuse for Onsite Dining Library
Whether you are a restaurant or school curious to increase your use of reusable foodware, a government department crafting a reuse for onsite dining policy, or a community group eager to organize around less trash, this library is a one-stop resource shop.
The Reusies is back and better than ever
With The Reusies in its 4th year, we’ve been reflecting and listening to our communities and networks on ways to improve the program.
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.
Q&A with reuse innovator Huskee
We sit down with Upstream partner Huskee to learn about their business model and trends they are seeing in the reuse movement.
3 Lessons from Launching & Running a Reuse Non-Profit
John Charles Meyer, E.D. of Plastic Free Restaurants, shares insights into running a reuse-focused nonprofit.
5 Takeaways from the draft plastics treaty
Upstream’s take on the recently published Zero Draft of the international treaty to reduce plastic pollution.
Making throw-away go away
Upstream's Macy Zander introduces new solutioneers to what they can do to help the single-use waste crisis, today.
Upstream appoints new CEO
Upstream, a non-profit sparking innovative solutions to plastic pollution, announced today that Crystal Dreisbach has been appointed as the new CEO of the organization.
Reuse wins for the climate, too
Conversation about the climate crisis tends to center on vehicles and the power grid. But the one-way throw-away economy is also a major factor. Here’s how you can help.
Take Action for Reuse: Submit Comments to the EPA
This Plastic Free July, we have a huge opportunity to make our voices heard by the EPA and bring home the message that the problem isn’t just single-use plastic but single-use itself.
Something for everyone this Plastic Free July
Wondering what steps you can take to be part of the solution to plastic pollution this Plastic Free July (and beyond!)? Check out this roundup.
A report back from Circularity 23
Upstream staff share key takeaways from GreenBiz’s Circularity 23 conference. The bottom line: change is happening fast, and the time to act is now.
An Earth Day event in Washington
From Single-use to Reuse: Earth Day Event Highlights Growing Reuse Movement, with Announcements and Remarks by Federal Government Agencies and Leaders of Reuse Movement
3 Lessons from Launching & Running a Reuse Startup
Growly Delivers was a reusable growler delivery company in Phoenix that delivered local craft beer and coffee. Author Daniel Velez co-founded it in 2018 and closed it in 2022. Here are 3 things he learned from launching and running a novel reuse company.
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.
Which comes first? Extended Producer Responsibility or Deposit-Return?
With big brands signaling support for extended producer responsibility (EPR), deposit-return systems (DRS), and – most recently – reuse/refill, opportunities have opened up to pass policies and build infrastructure to transform how we consume products. But with these commitments come competing ideas around vision, strategies and tactics – and about which policies should come first, and which should follow.
Women who power the Reuse Movement
In honor of Women’s History Month, Indisposable Podcast host Brooking Gatewood presents a roundup of her favorite interviews with some of the many innovative, visionary, women-identified Solutioneers driving the Reuse Movement forward.