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Welcome to Chart-Reuse
We are so excited to introduce you to Chart-Reuse™ - the first reuse analytics platform to help food service companies shift from single-use to reuse.
The Reuse Outreach Playbook
An everyday guide for conducting reuse outreach & education at food businesses.
The Reusies 2023 call for nominations
The Reusies will celebrate the pioneers and trailblazers of reuse across the U.S. and Canada with a virtual program and, new for 2023, a live presentation at GreenBiz’s Circularity 23 conference in Seattle.
Reuse Policy Wins in 2022
Sydney Harris, Upstream’s interim Strategic Policy Advisor, walks us through the many reuse policy victories to celebrate from 2022.
A heartfelt thanks for 2022
Our work would not be possible without the engine behind Upstream and the Reuse Movement: the families, individuals, foundations and businesses that financially support our efforts.
Environmental & Social Justice Groups You Can Support this Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, we're grateful to organizations solving environmental and social justice issues in marginalized communities. These causes are deeply connected to Upstream’s work and guiding principles. We hope you'll consider giving to a frontline group today and beyond.
Upstream shares vision for New Reuse Economy
Today, Upstream released a new white paper: The New Reuse Economy: How reuse systems and services will revolutionize how we consume – which expands upon their vision to see 30% of consumable goods sold in reusable formats in the U.S. and Canada by 2030.
Upstream’s Vision
We’re excited to bring you into the conversation about an updated direction for Upstream and what we’re working to accomplish in the world.
Overcoming the challenges to reuse
Reuse requires rethinking how we deliver and consume. Many food businesses think switching to reusables will significantly increase labor costs, although the actual experiences do not support this view.