We are a leading change agency for reuse.
We’re accelerating the transition to a new reuse economy that is regenerative, circular and equitable by normalizing reuse, growing and supporting the reuse industry, and creating an enabling policy environment for reuse.
Reuse Features
Indisposable Live: The Vision & Playbook for Reuse in EPR: Expectations for a Best-in-Class PRO
As packaging EPR programs roll out across the U.S., reuse needs to take center stage. Join us for a thought-provoking livestream diving into Upstream’s newest position paper on what a best-in-class producer responsibility organization (PRO) should deliver to support the transition to reusable packaging systems. February 12th, 9:30-10:30 am ET.
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.
US & Canada Policy Tracker
All the reuse policies that have passed at the local and state/provincial level, collected in one spot.
Pass Policy
Chart-Reuse Case Studies
Three stories of early adopters of Chart-Reuse, and the data that helped them advance their reuse projects.
Switch to Reuse
The Conscious Cafeteria Report
A national pilot study on reusable foodware for healthier, more sustainable schools
Reuse Research
Join a reuse coalition
There are over 25 reuse coalitions and groups across the US & Canada. Join one in your area, or learn how to bring together your community around reuse initiatives.
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We know reuse plays a crucial role in a just transition to a more sustainable economy—but we’ve not yet explicitly stated how and why this is so.