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All the latest ideas and news from Upstream’s thought leaders and partners.
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.
What makes an effective LCA for reuse?
To make a strong case for reuse and to build optimal systems, we need to use a systems approach in our LCAs.
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.