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


Join us & bring reuse to Grand Canyon National Park.

Upstream is leading a multi-year, multi-stakeholder project to shift the Grand Canyon National Park’s concessions, both dine-in and to-go, from single-use to reuse — creating the nation’s largest reuse system. You can help make real-world impact.


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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