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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?
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.
Why a reuse economy is a just economy
At its root, the reuse movement is a social and environmental justice movement.
Ship joyfully with reusable mailers
Reusable mailer options for shipping your holiday gifts this season.
"Lessons" from Starbucks Reusable Cups Pilot
We don’t need consumer behavior change, we need systems change, initiated by leading brands.
Making throw-away go away
Upstream's Macy Zander introduces new solutioneers to what they can do to help the single-use waste crisis, today.
Reuse wins for the climate, too
Conversation about the climate crisis tends to center on vehicles and the power grid. But the one-way throw-away economy is also a major factor. Here’s how you can help.
Top Takeaways from the 2023 BFFP Global Meeting
At the end of March, more than 100 core members from dozens of countries convened for the first global meeting of the BFFP movement since before the pandemic. Here are some key takeaways.
The Reuse Outreach Playbook
An everyday guide for conducting reuse outreach & education at food businesses.