Media & Events

Indisposable Live

Current events and information on the circular economy, brought to you live by Upstream’s thought leaders

  • The "secret sauce" to scaling circular systems

    The "secret sauce" to scaling circular systems

    A special episode of Indisposable Live (live!) held at Circularity 24 in Chicago.

  • Indisposable Live® (Live!): Working Together to Build the New Reuse Economy

    Indisposable Live® (Live!): Working Together to Build the New Reuse Economy

    A candid discussion addressing successes, challenges, opportunities and calls for more cooperation across sectors to make the New Reuse Economy a reality.

  • Envisioning The New Reuse Economy

    Envisioning The New Reuse Economy

    Upstream's new Chief Strategy Officer, Priscilla Johnson, hosts a lively discussion with several reuse thought leaders on the ideation, experimentation and strategies needed to create a shift to a circular economy.

  • How Design Standards & Guidelines Can Help Reuse Scale

    How Design Standards & Guidelines Can Help Reuse Scale

    What are the guidelines, standards, and infrastructure required for an effective reuse economy? Join Upstream’s Chief Solutioneer/CEO, Matt Prindiville as he moderates an engaging and informative discussion with three special guests – Amy Larkin and Claudette Juska from PR3 and Olga Kachook from GreenBlue - who are putting the puzzle pieces together , “setting the standard for reuse” and helping to enable businesses to thrive in the growing circular economy.

  • Reuse Wins at Events

    Reuse Wins at Events

    As fans return to sporting arenas and music lovers celebrate the return of concerts and festivals, sustainability issues at events and venues are coming back into focus – specifically, what to do about the ever-present disposable plastic cup.

  • Reuse To-Go

    Reuse To-Go

    Check out what viewer Edward Wrenn from Pittsburgh called “the best hour and a half I have ever spent!” as Upstream CEO Matt Prindiville interviews reuse entrepreneurs Keiko Niccolini (r.Cup/r.Ware), Lauren Sweeney (DeliverZero), and Paul Liotsakis (Sparkl). Learn how our guests started their businesses, their plans for the future, how they’re adapting – and even thriving – during the pandemic, and how you can help bring their services to your own community