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What does an interoperable reuse system look like?
Recyclable and reusable packaging can share collection points, transportation systems, and sorting and processing facilities. Here’s what that looks like.
Upstream Announces Community & Activist Winners, Most Innovative Finalists of The Reusies® 2024
Learn more about The Reusies 2024.
Should the reuse movement continue to pursue cup fees?
A recap of the Reuse Solutions Network Q1 meeting on lessons learned from cup fee repeals.
Defining “reuse” in the policy context
Definitions in policymaking matter, especially when it comes to defining reusable packaging. Here is what Upstream recommends.
Back to Basics: Defining “Reuse” for Policymakers
A summary and resources from the Feb 15, 2024 livestream on the importance of defining “reuse” in the policy context.
Why a reuse economy is a just economy
At its root, the reuse movement is a social and environmental justice movement.
Baking reuse into EPR & DRS policy
How do we get producers affected by EPR packaging laws to focus on reuse? By baking funding, requirements, and incentives for reuse directly into the law. Here’s how it’s done.
Introducing the Reuse for Onsite Dining Library
Whether you are a restaurant or school curious to increase your use of reusable foodware, a government department crafting a reuse for onsite dining policy, or a community group eager to organize around less trash, this library is a one-stop resource shop.
The Reusies is back and better than ever
With The Reusies in its 4th year, we’ve been reflecting and listening to our communities and networks on ways to improve the program.