Upstream shares what stood out to us after attending Climate Week NYC 2025 in New York City, NY.

We are ready for the next step beyond pilots to ensure that reuse becomes systemic and widespread: we are ready for enduring projects. 

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.

Materials selection for reuse systems represents one of the most multifaceted challenges facing the movement today. It sits at the intersection of environmental science, operational practicality, economic viability, consumer acceptance, and regulatory compliance.

To achieve systems-level change, how do we focus on what needs to be unlocked in order to facilitate a shift to a reuse economy?

Upstream’s policy team shares 2024 highlights.

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 vision for reaching the “tipping point” where reuse services become a widespread, cross-sectional, intraoperative industry and an everyday utility.