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Vanessa Tiongson 6/22/20 Vanessa Tiongson 6/22/20

Over 115 health experts sign statement addressing safety of reusables during COVID-19

Scientists & specialists assure the public that reusables are safe if basic hygiene and contact-free systems are utilized.

Matt Prindiville 6/2/20 Matt Prindiville 6/2/20

UPSTREAM stands with #BlackLivesMatter.

Matt Prindiville 5/1/20 Matt Prindiville 5/1/20

How can we co-create the future we all want to live in?

Erin Covey-Smith 4/21/20 Erin Covey-Smith 4/21/20

Celebrate stress-free sustainability with quick tips that cut waste, save money, and make every day Earth Day.

Matt Prindiville & Miriam Gordon 4/13/20 Matt Prindiville & Miriam Gordon 4/13/20

While we applaud the Bay Area’s efforts to ensure our safety, banning reusable bags moves us in the opposite direction.

Miriam Gordon 3/24/20 Miriam Gordon 3/24/20

Upstream's response to the Plastic Industry Association's push for more single-use plastics.

Matt Prindiville 3/17/20 Matt Prindiville 3/17/20

A message from the UPSTREAM team concerning single-use and reuse amidst COVID-19.

Tammy Gan 3/8/20 Tammy Gan 3/8/20

Guest blogger highlight Tammy Gan's consumer guide to consuming less stuff and being more human

Matt Prindiville 3/5/20 Matt Prindiville 3/5/20

Overbrook report details the economic costs to businesses and cities from disposable foodware.