Support Upstream…and support the reuse movement
We’re working on accelerating the transition from our current throw-away economy to one that is regenerative, circular and equitable by normalizing reuse, growing and supporting the reuse industry, and creating an enabling policy environment for reuse.
Donate by mail:
Write a check payable to Upstream and send to:
Upstream
PO Box 1352
Damariscotta, ME 04543 USA
EIN: #43-2038678
Gifts of all sizes make a difference at Upstream.
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Invest in solutions to make throw-away go away
When you donate to Upstream, you are directly supporting innovative, first-in-North America solutions, including Upstream's work at the Grand Canyon National Park designing and implementing the nation's most comprehensive reuse ecosystem — shifting food & beverage throughout the South Rim from single-use to reuse for dine-in and takeout.
“The team at Upstream is a wealth of knowledge and expertise when it comes to reuse. Cities are on the front lines of the global plastics crisis and need real, tangible solutions to make reuse a reality. We’re grateful to be working alongside such leading thinkers as we strive to deploy sustainable solutions”.
Cindy Acab, Senior Manager, Waste to Resources Network, C40 Cities
Putting all of what you give to work
We have low overhead. As a band of disruptive innovators working remotely across the country, your donations don't pay for bricks & mortar - they pay for brains & action.
We communicate efficiently. We do not fill your mailbox with expensive and wasteful printed materials you never requested in the first place.
We have proven effective strategies: We’re the Johnny Appleseed of Reuse. We seed solutions across the country and support those making the change on the ground with open-source, free resources, expertise and networks to scale the solutions at an accelerated pace. We leverage our position as plastic pollution and reuse thought leaders to engage decision makers across business, NGOs and government to build a new reuse economy.
We use our resources wisely. We raise money as efficiently as possible. We don’t host lavish, expensive, and time-consuming events. We focus on the lowest overhead/highest return strategies to keep your money where it is needed most.
We are transparent. See our Platinum Seal of Transparency on GuideStar, our 2022 Form 990 and our 2023 Impact Report.
