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3 Lessons from Launching & Running a Reuse Non-Profit
John Charles Meyer, E.D. of Plastic Free Restaurants, shares insights into running a reuse-focused nonprofit.
"Lessons" from Starbucks Reusable Cups Pilot
We don’t need consumer behavior change, we need systems change, initiated by leading brands.
5 Takeaways from the draft plastics treaty
Upstream’s take on the recently published Zero Draft of the international treaty to reduce plastic pollution.
Making throw-away go away
Upstream's Macy Zander introduces new solutioneers to what they can do to help the single-use waste crisis, today.
Upstream appoints new CEO
Upstream, a non-profit sparking innovative solutions to plastic pollution, announced today that Crystal Dreisbach has been appointed as the new CEO of the organization.
Reuse wins for the climate, too
Conversation about the climate crisis tends to center on vehicles and the power grid. But the one-way throw-away economy is also a major factor. Here’s how you can help.
Take Action for Reuse: Submit Comments to the EPA
This Plastic Free July, we have a huge opportunity to make our voices heard by the EPA and bring home the message that the problem isn’t just single-use plastic but single-use itself.
Something for everyone this Plastic Free July
Wondering what steps you can take to be part of the solution to plastic pollution this Plastic Free July (and beyond!)? Check out this roundup.
A report back from Circularity 23
Upstream staff share key takeaways from GreenBiz’s Circularity 23 conference. The bottom line: change is happening fast, and the time to act is now.