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Big brands can—and must—be changemakers
We did not “ask” for our packaging to be disposable. Why should companies wait for consumers to “ask” for reusable products and packaging?
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.
Upstream Announces Community & Activist Winners, Most Innovative Finalists of The Reusies® 2024
Learn more about The Reusies 2024.
Should the reuse movement continue to pursue cup fees?
A recap of the Reuse Solutions Network Q1 meeting on lessons learned from cup fee repeals.
Reuse works. Now, how do we fund it?
A new report dives deep into the mechanics and potential of Outcomes-Based Waste Prevention (OBWP) to help solve plastic pollution.
Incentivizing return in reuse systems
How do you get customers to return to a system of reusable containers when they have been trained for years to throw them away when they are finished? Reuse businesses around the world are trying to answer this question.
Tips to advocate for reuse for onsite dining in your community
Reusable LA co-leaders Alison Waliszewski and Emily Parker share insights into advocating as a community for reuse for onsite dining and other policy wins.
Defining “reuse” in the policy context
Definitions in policymaking matter, especially when it comes to defining reusable packaging. Here is what Upstream recommends.
Back to Basics: Defining “Reuse” for Policymakers
A summary and resources from the Feb 15, 2024 livestream on the importance of defining “reuse” in the policy context.