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Upstream Announces RFI for Reusable Foodware for Grand Canyon National Park Project
Request for Information (RFI) for reusable foodware for Grand Canyon National Park reuse project.
Image: NPS, M. Quinn
The Bottom Line on Reuse: Why Smart Companies Will Make the Switch
Reuse is, first and foremost, a core economic transformation. Why? Because it allocates the true cost of how materials move through our society.
From Pilot to Permanent
We are ready for the next step beyond pilots to ensure that reuse becomes systemic and widespread: we are ready for enduring projects.
Upstream’s Reuse Project at the Grand Canyon
Updates and insights on Phase One of our project to implement a reuse system at Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim.
Photo credit: National Park Service / M. Quinn
How do we facilitate a shift to a reuse economy?
To achieve systems-level change, how do we focus on what needs to be unlocked in order to facilitate a shift to a reuse economy?
What does an interoperable reuse system look like?
Recyclable and reusable packaging can share collection points, transportation systems, and sorting and processing facilities. Here’s what that looks like.
A year in the field with a local reuse service provider
Takeaways and lessons learned from an Upstream staff member who undertook a fellowship with a local reuse service provider.
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.