Media & Events
Upcoming Events
Join us for livestreams and in-person speaking events around the US and Canada.
The Reusies®, created by Upstream, champions the heroes making reuse a reality for people across the US & Canada by uplifting their stories and providing them with meaningful support. It’s an awards show and so much more: a platform to highlight solutions, an inspirational spark to encourage innovation and collaboration, and a resource to help the reuse movement grow.
INC-4
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), is scheduled to take place from 23 to 29 April 2024 at the Shaw Center in Ottawa, Canada. The session will be preceded by regional consultations on 21 April 2024.
The advance copy of the Revised draft text of the international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (UNEP/PP/INC.4/3), prepared by the INC Secretariat, is now available here. The final document will be made available in all six UN languages on the INC-4 website six weeks before the meeting.
OPLN Global Treaty Dialogues - INC-4 Digest
Join Ocean Plastic Leadership Network for a 90-minute session dedicated to discussing the reflections and key insights from INC-4 in Ottawa, Canada (April 2024). Engage with member states and global stakeholders as we prepare for INC-5 of the UN Plastics Treaty in Busan, Korea (November 2024).
Circularity 24
As the leading convening of professionals building the circular economy, GreenBiz’s Circularity 24 offers thought-provoking keynotes, actionable breakouts, a solutions-oriented expo and unparalleled networking opportunities. Join the growing community of visionaries and practitioners to move beyond incremental action, catalyze systems change and accelerate the circular economy. And don’t miss The Reusies 2024 on May 23 at 3:30pm!
Upstream followers get 20% off with code C24UPSTM.
The Reusies 2024
Celebrate the heroes making reuse a reality at The Reusies 2024, showcased at GreenBiz’s Circularity 24. Register before March 8 with the 20% discount code C24UPSTM to save over $1,200 off the final rate.
GreenFin 24
GreenFin 24 is GreenBiz’s premier event for sustainable finance professionals harnessing the power of capital markets to realize a net zero economy. Form valuable connections with leading finance, investment and sustainability professionals, get up to speed on emerging trends, and discover the latest products and services to accelerate your organization's sustainability strategy.
Reuse Solutions Network Meeting
A quarterly meeting of the Reuse Solutions Network, Upstream’s convening of reuse leaders from the US and Canada.
Reuse Solutions Network Meeting
A quarterly meeting of the Reuse Solutions Network, Upstream’s convening of reuse leaders from the US and Canada.
Heroes of Reuse: activating change in local communities
While creating a regenerative, circular and equitable economy requires the efforts of many stakeholders, community leaders across the country (who are often volunteering hours of their time) can play a major role in driving change, bringing people together and inspiring action.
In a special edition of Indisposable Live, we highlight this year’s three Reusies Activist of the Year winners – people who are co-creating a world without waste and advancing reuse in their communities.
Join Maria Gastelumendi, Founder of The Rising Loafer Cafe in Lafayette, CA, Kendra Schneider, owner of Takeout Takeout in Lansing, MI, and Alisa Shargorodsky, Director of ECHO Systems in Philadelphia, PA, for an engaging discussion on what it takes to activate change locally and help advance reuse.
From creating a more sustainable dining experience, to devising a reuse-based takeout system, to building networks of reuse practitioners, each will share their challenges and experiences working to make reuse the norm where they live and beyond.
This program will run for one hour with an additional, optional 30 minute “speed networking” event at the end. This event is free, open to the public, and will be recorded and shared with all registrants (whether you can join us live or not). Space is limited so please register today.
Reuse Solutions Network Meeting
A quarterly meeting of the Reuse Solutions Network, Upstream’s convening of reuse leaders from the US and Canada.
REMADE Circular Economy Tech Summit & Conference
REMADE is pleased to invite you to attend the 2024 REMADE Circular Economy Technology Summit & Conference, which will take place Wednesday and Thursday, April 10-11, 2024, at the National Academy for Sciences Building, 2101 Constitution Ave., N.W., in Washington, D.C.
Those interested in accelerating the transition to a Circular Economy, including industry innovators, academic researchers, university students, and renowned experts from across the country and around the world, are strongly encouraged to attend. Members of the media are also welcome.
Zero Waste Forum
Join Race to Zero Waste and partners for the Zero Waste Forum & Annual International Dialogue. This event promises four engaging days of zero waste collaboration, education, and fun, while building on conversations from the International Day of Zero Waste.
The lineup includes the Zero Waste USA Intro to Zero Waste course, featuring esteemed international speakers affiliated with the Zero Waste International Alliance, alongside local Bay Area zero waste businesses and organizations. Enjoy informative tours, a vibrant festival, and more.
Upstream CEO Crystal Dreisbach will be presenting a keynote talk on Day 3 at the Zero Waste Forum & International Dialogue.
Moving Towards Outcomes-Based Financial Mechanisms for Waste Prevention
Earth Action is holding a webinar in conjunction with the release of their report Moving Towards Outcomes-Based Financial Mechanisms for Waste Prevention, which will explore how to bridge the funding gap in mitigating plastic pollution and create tangible environmental outcomes over financial return through outcome-based financing.
The expert panel will be chaired by Sarah Perreard, Co-CEO and Stakeholder Engagement Lead of EA Earth Action, with support from rePurpose Global and Upstream.
Outcomes-Based Waste Prevention (OBWP) is an innovative financial mechanism that incentivizes the reduction of plastic waste and aims to bridge the funding gap and accelerate progress towards Global Plastics Treaty goals.
World Wildlife Fund Plastic Policy Summit 2
Building on WWF's inaugural Plastic Policy Summit in March 2023, Summit 2024 will bring together stakeholders across the plastics value chain to workshop and consider new initiatives that will address plastic pollution in the United States. The Summit will create a space that challenges all stakeholders to push beyond the status quo to align on what more is possible – especially as policy efforts advance at the local, state, federal, and global levels.
This event is invite-only. Upstream CEO Crystal Dreisbach and Policy Director Sydney Harris will each be speaking.
Indisposable Live: Defining Reuse for Policymakers
As more EPR & DRS policies with reuse provisions are being developed, the definitions of “reuse” are scattered and often ill-conceived. Now is the time to properly define reusable packaging—and especially differentiate between returnable and refillable packaging—in the policy context.
Initiating a Reuse Revolution in Canada: Accelerator Pod Pitches
Are you interested in learning more about reuse models and scaling returnable packaging in Canada?
Upstream CEO Crystal Dreisbach will be presenting as part of this event.
GreenBiz 24
GreenBiz 24 is GreenBiz’s premier sustainability conference for business leaders seeking hands-on, tangible solutions in 2024. Join this growing community to recharge and learn what’s next in decarbonization, biodiversity, supply chains, strategic communications and much more — so you can continue to accelerate your impact and your career.
Reuse Solutions Network Meeting
A quarterly meeting of the Reuse Solutions Network, Upstream’s convening of reuse leaders from the US and Canada.
Reuse Solutions Network Meeting
A bi-monthly meeting of the Reuse Solutions Network, Upstream’s convening of reuse leaders from the US and Canada.
INC-3: Plastics Treaty Negotiations
The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution.
Students for Zero Waste Conference
PLAN’s Students for Zero Waste Conference brings together students, staff, industry innovators, activists, and community members from across the country each Fall. It serves as a space for community-building, inspiration, and solution sharing to push the movement forward—prioritizing holistic solutions to zero waste that center the needs of those most impacted by the Waste Crisis and systems of oppression.
Government Reuse Forum Meeting
A dedicated session for government officials and representatives to focus on policy solutions and challenges.
MetroVancouver Zero Waste Conference
Upstream’s CEO Crystal Dreisbach will be featured on a panel on Accelerating Action on Plastic Pollution.
National Zero Waste Conference
The National Zero Waste Conference is the annual two-day virtual educational and networking event produced by Zero Waste USA and partner organizations.
Visit zwconference.org for additional information.
Zero Waste Businesses and Institutions is the focus on Day 1.
Zero Waste Communities is the focus on Day 2.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PT
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PT
Reuse Solutions Network Meeting
A bi-monthly meeting of the Reuse Solutions Network, Upstream’s convening of reuse leaders from the US and Canada.
GreenBlue: SPC Advance 2023
Upstream Policy Director Sydney Harris will present on Reuse Policy: Momentum & Opportunities.
Climate Week NYC: Climate Newbie Summit
Upstream will be featured in a segment on what you can do to lighten your carbon footprint with reuse.
Indisposable Live®: How US Bottle Bills are Acclerating Reuse
What is the importance of reuse in DRS, and how can DRS policies incorporate the latest thinking on reuse solutions, funding, and incentives?