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All the latest ideas and news from Upstream’s thought leaders and partners.
Reflections on our first Grand Canyon site visit
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.
Chart-Reuse case study: Facilitating TRUE Certification
A zero waste consulting firm wanted to monitor the environmental impacts of their clients. A Chart-Reuse case study.
A Year of Growth and Impact
Celebrating a year of growth and acceleration—and giving thanks to all who helped us get here.
Key takeaways from the Resource Recycling Conference
Upstream’s first appearance at this conference geared toward waste management professionals and government staff.
Expanding the conversation
Upstream's Cerise Bridges offers her “notes from the field” after attending a conference about Chicago’s new sustainability law.
US & Canada Reuse Incentives and Grants Tracker
Upstream's Reuse Funding Tracker monitors incentives and grants that could be used to support projects related to source reduction of disposable packaging and foodware.
Looking upstream: The linear economy & its social impacts
Reducing resource consumption and improving production processes can develop more resilient, equitable systems that prioritize long-term sustainability for the economy, people, and the environment.
Reuse & climate: action for governments to take
The importance of embedding reuse into climate action plans—and how measuring consumption-based emissions gives a far more accurate depiction of a municipality’s climate impact.
Reuse, climate solutions & a just transition
A conversation summary from the summer meeting of the Reuse Solutions Network.