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Biden administration, NC advocates align to combat plastic pollution
Ryann Russ 5/30/23 Ryann Russ 5/30/23

Biden administration, NC advocates align to combat plastic pollution

NC Health News - May 30, 2023

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McDonald’s new battle over the way the Big Mac and fries are packaged
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McDonald’s new battle over the way the Big Mac and fries are packaged

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Packaging standards may be key to scaling refill-at-home models

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Reuse gets enthusiastic White House, EPA support

Packaging Dive - April 25, 2023

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How did we get so far away from a circular economy?

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Competing EPR bills are stalled in Hawai’i this year, but proponents are playing the long game
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Competing EPR bills are stalled in Hawai’i this year, but proponents are playing the long game

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Recyclable? Try Refillable. The Quest For a Greener Cleaner
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Recyclable? Try Refillable. The Quest For a Greener Cleaner

Upstream featured in The New York Times - March 17, 2023

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“Skip the Stuff” Laws Aim to Get Rid of Takeout Trash
Ryann Russ 2/16/23 Ryann Russ 2/16/23

“Skip the Stuff” Laws Aim to Get Rid of Takeout Trash

FoodPrint - Feb 16, 2023

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Grab your stainless steel mug, the Reusies are coming
Ryann Russ 2/10/23 Ryann Russ 2/10/23

Grab your stainless steel mug, the Reusies are coming

GreenBiz - Feb 3, 2023

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Refill-at-Home Packaging Takes Off Across Categories
Ryann Russ 1/25/23 Ryann Russ 1/25/23

Refill-at-Home Packaging Takes Off Across Categories

Packaging World - Jan 24, 2023

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The New Reuse Economy: What’s Working (and Not Working) on the Quest for a Packaging Waste-Free Future
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The New Reuse Economy: What’s Working (and Not Working) on the Quest for a Packaging Waste-Free Future

Sustainable Brands - Jan 3, 2023

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Recycling And Reuse? Ways To Win The War On Waste
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Recycling And Reuse? Ways To Win The War On Waste

Forbes - December 20, 2022

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Can we get rid of single-use packaging?
Ryann Russ 12/8/22 Ryann Russ 12/8/22

Can we get rid of single-use packaging?

FoodPrint - December 8, 2022

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Unwrapping Food's Plastic Problem
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Unwrapping Food's Plastic Problem

What You’re Eating podcast | FoodPrint - November 29, 2022

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Upstream CEO talks about the role of EPR in expanding reuse-refill, ‘golden opportunity’ for recycling industry
Ryann Russ 11/7/22 Ryann Russ 11/7/22

Upstream CEO talks about the role of EPR in expanding reuse-refill, ‘golden opportunity’ for recycling industry

Waste Dive - November 7, 2022

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7 reuse trailblazers you need to know in 2022
Ryann Russ 10/14/22 Ryann Russ 10/14/22

7 reuse trailblazers you need to know in 2022

GreenBiz - October 14, 2022

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Reduce, Reuse, Republicans
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Reduce, Reuse, Republicans

Politico - September 27, 2022

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Can the California plastics law solve our plastic problem?
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Can the California plastics law solve our plastic problem?

Salon - September 25, 2022

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Blueland’s new facial cleanser furthers reach into refillable personal care space
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Blueland’s new facial cleanser furthers reach into refillable personal care space

Modern Retail - August 2, 2022

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This is what one nonprofit CEO thinks of climate change
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This is what one nonprofit CEO thinks of climate change

Sustainable Review - July 27, 2022

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