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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.
Looking upstream: The linear economy & its social impacts
Reducing resource consumption and improving production processes can develop more resilient, equitable systems that prioritize long-term sustainability for the economy, people, and the environment.
Reuse & climate: action for governments to take
The importance of embedding reuse into climate action plans—and how measuring consumption-based emissions gives a far more accurate depiction of a municipality’s climate impact.
Reuse, climate solutions & a just transition
A conversation summary from the summer meeting of the Reuse Solutions Network.
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.