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All the latest ideas and news from Upstream’s thought leaders and partners.
Bringing intention and purpose to investing
A Q&A with Kristin Hull of Nia Impact Capital.
Looking upstream: The linear economy & its social impacts
Reducing resource consumption and improving production processes can develop more resilient, equitable systems that prioritize long-term sustainability for the economy, people, and the environment.
Reuse & climate: action for governments to take
The importance of embedding reuse into climate action plans—and how measuring consumption-based emissions gives a far more accurate depiction of a municipality’s climate impact.
Reuse, climate solutions & a just transition
A conversation summary from the summer meeting of the Reuse Solutions Network.
What is the best way to message reuse?
Messaging strategies and talking points tailored to the four audience types that local advocates commonly target to promote reuse in food service.
The Conscious Cafeteria Report
A national pilot study on reusable foodware for healthier, more sustainable schools.
Upstream’s Strategic Vision for Change
How Upstream is working to take reuse to the next level.
A Myth Busting Cheat Sheet
Counter-arguments to the top four myths about why reuse is not a viable solution.
Debunking myths about consumer demand & more
Key findings from a new report on scaling reuse, plus more from Upstream’s Reuse Solutions Network.