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All the latest ideas and news from Upstream’s thought leaders and partners.
Reflections on our first Grand Canyon site visit
Our team recently completed its first site visit to the Grand Canyon, where we are orchestrating an unprecedented shift to 100% reuse at all South Rim dining facilities.
Chart-Reuse case study: Facilitating TRUE Certification
A zero waste consulting firm wanted to monitor the environmental impacts of their clients. A Chart-Reuse case study.
US & Canada Reuse Incentives and Grants Tracker
Upstream's Reuse Funding Tracker monitors incentives and grants that could be used to support projects related to source reduction of disposable packaging and foodware.
The Conscious Cafeteria Report
A national pilot study on reusable foodware for healthier, more sustainable schools.
Chart-Reuse case study: Aluminum cans versus reusable cups
A reuse service provider wanted to show stadiums the difference in carbon emissions between reusable cups and aluminum cans. A Chart-Reuse case study.
Putting reuse into practice
Upstream’s vision for reaching the “tipping point” where reuse services become a widespread, cross-sectional, intraoperative industry and an everyday utility.
Upstream Launches Bold Initiative to Eliminate Single-use Waste with Grant from the National Park Foundation
The plan will make the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park the first to eliminate nearly all single-use foodware.
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.