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 Features

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 reuse system for dine-in and take-out in the U.S. at the South Rim’s food and beverage locations.

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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.

What we do

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We grow & support the reuse industry

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Reuse for Onsite Dining Library

A comprehensive database of resources you can leverage to pass reuse for onsite dining policies in your community.

Pass Policy

Making a smart switch: why compostables & bioplastics aren’t the answer

They’re still toxic, still single-use, AND more expensive than traditional single-use. .

Switch to Reuse


Embracing reuse in packaging EPR programs

A playbook for best-in-class Producer Responsibility Organizations for packaging EPR programs.

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.

Act Locally

  • Support

    Contribute to an indisposable future

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  • Join leaders and entrepreneurs developing policy and infrastructure

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