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Beyond the Bin: How Events Can Build the Infrastructure for a Reuse Economy
In February, 2026, Upstream CEO Crystal Dreisbach presented the keynote address at EnviroCentre’s 2026 “Connecting the Dots on Greener Events” symposium in Ottawa, Ontario. Watch the full presentation or read key highlights.
Super Bowl Sunday, Reuse Every Day
This Super Bowl season, while fans are thinking about touchdowns, fumbles, and Bad Bunny’s half-time show, we’re thinking about how sports venues are ripe for reuse.
Reusable Toronto’s Work With Venues & Businesses
Part of our series highlighting local reuse initiatives, a look at Reusable Toronto’s work to scale reuse in Toronto.
A Year of Growth and Impact
Celebrating a year of growth and acceleration—and giving thanks to all who helped us get here.
Key takeaways from the Resource Recycling Conference
Upstream’s first appearance at this conference geared toward waste management professionals and government staff.
Expanding the conversation
Upstream's Cerise Bridges offers her “notes from the field” after attending a conference about Chicago’s new sustainability law.
What is the best way to message reuse?
Messaging strategies and talking points tailored to the four audience types that local advocates commonly target to promote reuse in food service.
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.
An Earth Day event in Washington
From Single-use to Reuse: Earth Day Event Highlights Growing Reuse Movement, with Announcements and Remarks by Federal Government Agencies and Leaders of Reuse Movement