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All the latest ideas and news from Upstream’s thought leaders and partners.
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.
Chart-Reuse case study: How do you convince high school administrators to switch to reuse?
Students from a California high school wanted help convincing school administrators to replace the disposable bowl used in the cafeteria with a reusable one. With a little purchasing data and Chart-Reuse, we were able to show the impact of switching to reuse.
Chart-Reuse case study: Advancing Skip the Stuff legislation in Upstate New York
When city legislators required local data to consider Skip the Stuff legislation, a small community organization turned to Upstream for help. A Chart-Reuse case study.
Reuse is a climate solution
Rethinking the supply chain for packaging must be a climate goal to put us on track to achieve net-zero emissions.
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.