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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.
A Myth Busting Cheat Sheet
Counter-arguments to the top four myths about why reuse is not a viable solution.
Debunking myths about consumer demand & more
Key findings from a new report on scaling reuse, plus more from Upstream’s Reuse Solutions Network.
What else makes an effective LCA for reuse?
How to effectively use LCAs as a tool to leverage and scale reuse systems.
What makes an effective LCA for reuse?
To make a strong case for reuse and to build optimal systems, we need to use a systems approach in our LCAs.
Big brands can—and must—be changemakers
We did not “ask” for our packaging to be disposable. Why should companies wait for consumers to “ask” for reusable products and packaging?
Do consumers prefer reuse?
A significant body of evidence indicates that given the choice, people would choose reusables. Here’s a resource roundup—and another side of the coin.
Reuse works. Now, how do we fund it?
A new report dives deep into the mechanics and potential of Outcomes-Based Waste Prevention (OBWP) to help solve plastic pollution.
Incentivizing return in reuse systems
How do you get customers to return to a system of reusable containers when they have been trained for years to throw them away when they are finished? Reuse businesses around the world are trying to answer this question.