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.

Upstream’s policy team shares 2024 highlights.

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.

Our team recently completed its first site visit to the Grand Canyon, where we are orchestrating an unprecedented shift to 100% reuse at all South Rim dining facilities.

Celebrating a year of growth and acceleration—and giving thanks to all who helped us get here.

Upstream’s first appearance at this conference geared toward waste management professionals and government staff.

Upstream's Cerise Bridges offers her “notes from the field” after attending a conference about Chicago’s new sustainability law.

Upstream's Reuse Funding Tracker monitors incentives and grants that could be used to support projects related to source reduction of disposable packaging and foodware.

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.