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All the latest ideas and news from Upstream’s thought leaders and partners.
Upstream’s Strategic Vision for Change
How Upstream is working to take reuse to the next level.
A Myth Busting Cheat Sheet
Counter-arguments to the top four myths about why reuse is not a viable solution.
Debunking myths about consumer demand & more
Key findings from a new report on scaling reuse, plus more from Upstream’s Reuse Solutions Network.
Do consumers prefer reuse?
A significant body of evidence indicates that given the choice, people would choose reusables. Here’s a resource roundup—and another side of the coin.
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.
Incentivizing return in reuse systems
How do you get customers to return to a system of reusable containers when they have been trained for years to throw them away when they are finished? Reuse businesses around the world are trying to answer this question.
Tips to advocate for reuse for onsite dining in your community
Reusable LA co-leaders Alison Waliszewski and Emily Parker share insights into advocating as a community for reuse for onsite dining and other policy wins.
Why a reuse economy is a just economy
At its root, the reuse movement is a social and environmental justice movement.