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All the latest ideas and news from Upstream’s thought leaders and partners.
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.
A reuse conversation pulse-check
Themes and throughlines in the conversations occurring at packaging and sustainability conferences that provide a snapshot of where reuse is gaining traction, and where it is hitting snags.
Join the REAL sharing economy with a Library of Things
Friends of Upstream share the Library of Things concept, a community resource where useful items can be borrowed just like books that are in circulation for years.
image: Baltimore Tool Library
The role of reuse in a Just Transition
We know reuse plays a crucial role in a just transition to a more sustainable economy—but we’ve not yet explicitly stated how and why this is so.
Debunking myths about consumer demand & more
Key findings from a new report on scaling reuse, plus more from Upstream’s Reuse Solutions Network.
Takeaways from Circularity 24
Key insights into the state of the circular economy and the future of reuse.
Announcing winners of The Reusies® 2024
The Most Innovative Reuse Company awards were presented at GreenBiz’s Circularity 24 on May 23, 2024.
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.