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All the latest ideas and news from Upstream’s thought leaders and partners.
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.
US & Canada Reuse Incentives and Grants Tracker
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.
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.
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.
The Conscious Cafeteria Report
A national pilot study on reusable foodware for healthier, more sustainable schools.