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Bringing Reuse for On–Site Dining into Reach
Trash pollutes city streets, waterways, parks, and natural ecosystems. It’s clear by now that disposables don’t make any sense. But really – they literally don’t make dollars or cents. Learn why this is and how Upstream is helping transform the food service sector.
Reuse Policy Wins in 2022
Sydney Harris, Upstream’s interim Strategic Policy Advisor, walks us through the many reuse policy victories to celebrate from 2022.
Upstream shares vision for New Reuse Economy
Today, Upstream released a new white paper: The New Reuse Economy: How reuse systems and services will revolutionize how we consume – which expands upon their vision to see 30% of consumable goods sold in reusable formats in the U.S. and Canada by 2030.
Upstream’s Vision
We’re excited to bring you into the conversation about an updated direction for Upstream and what we’re working to accomplish in the world.
Overcoming the challenges to reuse
Reuse requires rethinking how we deliver and consume. Many food businesses think switching to reusables will significantly increase labor costs, although the actual experiences do not support this view.
Upstream and Closed Loop Partners Announce Winners of The Reusies® 2022, Identifying Leaders in Eliminating Single-Use Products
Announcing… the winners of The Reusies 2022!
Two Reusies Finalists Among Innovators in Reusable Bag Pilots
Closed Loop Partners released a report this week – Beyond the Plastic Bag: Sparking a Seachange for Reuse – that illustrates reuse innovations in action. And it features two finalists for The Reusies® Most Innovative Reuse Company: GOATOTE and Fill it Forward.
What does “indisposable” mean to you?
The Indisposable Podcast™ is celebrating its 100th episode this week! We turned to some members of the Upstream team to see what “indisposable” has come to mean to them.