Experience Upstream and Closed Loop Partners’Inaugural National Reuse Awards

Press Release
Written By Vanessa Tiongson

The Reusies: Virtual awards show for Reuse Movement in the U.S. celebrates heroes of a world without waste on September 30

WHY: Celebrating the heroes of reuse - the pioneers and innovators of the growing reuse economy

WHEN: Thursday, September 30, 4:00PM PT / 7:00PM ET

WHERE:

  • Streamed Online. Ticketing: www.TheReusies.org. Early-bird general admission one-screen before August 31 - $10;  General admission one screen - $25; VIP ticket - $400 (one screen, access to VIP after show, bonus perks); VIP Table (10 screens, access to VIP after show, bonus perks) - $2,500 

  • Follow the online conversation: #TheReusies @Upstream_org @LoopFund

WHAT:

  • First-ever virtual National Reuse Awards (The Reusies)

  • Musical performances including singer Kori Withers

  • Video montages, award presentations

  • Panel discussions lead by Danni Washington covering topics including: 

  • Where does recycling fit in 

  • Eliminating throwaway mindset and systems and how to make reuse more accessible 

  • Investing in Reuse Economy and changing common misconceptions  

  • Live VIP session immediately after the show with speed networking in online breakout rooms

  • Final winners will be announced during the show

WHO:     

  • Judges include:

  • Presented by:

  • Bridget Croke, managing director, Closed Loop Partners, a New York-based investment firm comprised of venture capital, growth equity, private equity, project-based finance and an innovation center focused on building the circular economy

  • Matt Prindiville, CEO and chief solutioneer, Upstream, an environmental non-profit sparking innovative solutions to plastic pollution by helping people, businesses and communities shift from single-use to reuse

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For Sponsorship and Brand Activation Information:

Visit: https://www.thereusies.org/advertise


Media Contact/Covering Media Comp List RSVP: 

Jen Maguire, Jen@maguirepr.com, 917-596-5136

Vanessa Tiongson

With nearly 20 years of experience launching award-winning campaigns for several lifestyle and luxury brands, Vanessa joins the nonprofit world as UPSTREAM’s first ever, Marketing and Communications Director. Vanessa began her marketing career in the media/publishing world at Time Inc., overseeing customer retention for premier lifestyle and business publications including In Style, Real Simple, Health, Fortune and Money magazines. Most recently, Vanessa was USA Marketing Director at Air France-KLM where she spearheaded several marketing campaigns with a focus on the airlines’ environmental sustainability efforts. In her new role at UPSTREAM, Vanessa brings deep expertise in brand development, omni-channel marketing and public relations to our marketing and communications strategy. She will work to elevate the reuse narrative and support all of our programs in business innovation, policy and throw-away culture change. Vanessa lives on the Upper West Side of her hometown in New York City.

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