Support Upstream…and support the reuse movement

We’re working on accelerating the transition from our current throw-away economy to one that is regenerative, circular and equitable by normalizing reuse, growing and supporting the reuse industry, and creating an enabling policy environment for reuse.


Donate by mail:

Write a check payable to Upstream and send to:
Upstream
PO Box 1352
Damariscotta, ME 04543 USA

EIN: #43-2038678

Gifts of all sizes make a difference at Upstream.

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Invest in solutions to make throw-away go away

Help us meet our vision for 30% of consumable goods to be sold in reusable systems in the U.S. and Canada by 2030 across the food service, beverage and consumer packaged goods sectors. 30 by 30.

Putting all of what you give to work

We have low overhead. As a band of disruptive innovators working remotely across the country, your donations don't pay for bricks & mortar - they pay for brains & action.

We communicate efficiently. We do not fill your mailbox with expensive and wasteful printed materials you never requested in the first place.

We have proven effective strategies: We’re the Johnny Appleseed of Reuse. We seed solutions across the country and support those making the change on the ground with open-source, free resources, expertise and networks to scale the solutions at an accelerated pace. We leverage our position as plastic pollution and reuse thought leaders to engage decision makers across business, NGOs and government to build a new reuse economy.

We use our resources wisely. We raise money as efficiently as possible. We don’t host lavish, expensive, and time-consuming events. We focus on the lowest overhead/highest return strategies to keep your money where it is needed most.

We are transparent. See our Platinum Seal of Transparency on GuideStar, our 2022 Form 990 and our 2023 Impact Report.

Thank you for your support!