We are a leading change agency for reuse. 

We’re driving change toward a robust and enduring reuse economy by normalizing reuse, growing and supporting the reuse industry, and ensuring a supportive policy environment.


Reuse in Action

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Grand Canyon Reuse Project

Upstream is leading a multi-year, multi-stakeholder, first-in-the-nation project at the Grand Canyon National Park which will result in the largest take-out reuse system in the U.S. at the South Rim’s food and beverage locations.

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What We Do

Reuse Economy

Designing a product from the beginning for maximum quality, durability, longevity, material health, and recyclability and getting that product into a system where it can be used over and over again in its original form.

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Pass Policy

Crafting Just Reuse Policy

Real talk on challenges and opportunities when it comes to centering people and planet in policymaking. Part of Upstream’s series, The Role of Reuse in a Just Transition.

Switch to Reuse

Making the Switch

A research summary assessing how venues decide to integrate reuse into their business operations.


Reuse Research

Reuse Wins at Events

An updated version of Upstream’s seminal 2021 LCA of reusable versus single use cups used at event venues.

Act Locally

Reuse Advocacy in Action

Reuse program examples from around the country.

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