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Reuse reduces plastic production & cuts carbon ⤵️✨ Reusable products and packaging mean a significant reduction in raw materials harvested, a massive reduction in GHG emissions from transportation, and a near elimination of items sent to landfills and incinerators. Efficient, scalable reuse systems can eliminate 75% of plastic packaging production 🙌 🏭 🌎🌱 Learn more and download our climate fact sheet at https://lnkd.in/e7YKvUNE #saynotoplastic #weheartreuse #reusewins #reusables #recycling #carbonemissions #climateaction #climatechange #betterwaythanthrowaway #zerowaste #reuse

On a new episode of #TheIndisposablePodcast, guest host Cerise Bridges sits down with guest Yayoi K., founder of Zero Waste Ithaca and co-founder of BYO-US Reduces, to discuss the power of good data in influencing businesses and legislators—plus insights into the ongoing barriers and challenges in making change 🌎🌟 🎧 Listen now at https://lnkd.in/eTNJeT9E #reusewins #weheartreuse #climateaction #podcast #zerowaste #reusesystems #reusables #betterwaythanthrowaway

Last year, Upstream introduced a beta-testing program for Chart-Reuse, our foodware reuse analytics tool, to gather insights from those working with food operators exploring the transition to reuse 🍽️✨ Through this initiative, we gained valuable insights from food operators on the challenges of transitioning to reuse. Their feedback helped us enhance Chart-Reuse, making it an even stronger resource for driving sustainable change! 💪🌎 ➡️ Learn more about this case study at https://ow.ly/wsW750T4xo8 #chartreuse #reusables #zerowaste #climateaction #thefutureisreusable #reusewins #weheartreuse #plasticpollution #skipthestuff

On the latest episode of #TheIndisposablePodcast, Upstream CEO Crystal Dreisbach chats with host Brooking Gatewood about Upstream’s strategic vision and new tools in the works to help normalize reuse in the years to come 🌎💓 🌟 Listen to the full podcast episode at https://lnkd.in/dxJbiuh7 #reusewins #weheartreuse #climateaction #podcast #zerowaste #reusesystems #reusables

How we’re putting reuse into practice ⤵️✨ Upstream’s vision is to reach the tipping point where reuse services become a widespread, cross-sector industry and a daily norm. But until we get there, institutions, governments, and businesses need expert guidance to overcome the barriers—both perceived and real—that stand in the way of change. These challenges present opportunities to connect data (impact analysis and best practices) with action 💪💫 Upstream aims to fill key gaps in the reuse movement, including social proof, process support, and infrastructure development. Read more about how we’re putting reuse into practice at https://lnkd.in/eHJqjYR4 #reusewins #climateaction #zerowaste #climatechange #reusables #plasticpollution #indisposable #upstream #thefutureisreusable #betterwaythanthrowaway

The research is clear: reuse beats single-use across every environmental metric. Numerous case studies also show that reuse is more cost-effective for businesses 💸 🍽️ The number of disposable cups used and discarded across the world each year is estimated at 530 billion or more, generating an enormous amount of waste and pollution. While plastic is a huge part of the problem, ALL single-use items contribute to our growing waste crisis 🚮👎 🌟 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gH3hH9tA #reusewins #climateaction #zerowaste #climatechange #reusables #plasticpollution #indisposable

The greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change result from a fossil fuel-based “take-make-waste” system, where products and packaging get used once, often for seconds, and then tossed. How can we change this? With reusable products and packaging✨ Efficient, scalable reuse systems can eliminate 75% of plastic packaging production 🙌 🏭 Does any of this info surprise you?🤔🌱 ☀️ Learn more and download our climate fact sheet at https://lnkd.in/e7YKvUNE #saynotoplastic #weheartreuse #reusewins #reusables #recycling #carbonemissions #climateaction #climatechange

On the latest episode of #TheIndisposablePodcast, Upstream CEO Crystal Dreisbach sits down with host Brooking Gatewood to talk about her first year on the job and Upstream’s strategic vision refresh ✨🌱 Learn about some exciting model projects and new tools in the works to help normalize reuse in the years to come. 🎧 Tune in at https://lnkd.in/dxJbiuh7 #reusewins #weheartreuse #climateaction #podcast #zerowaste #reusesystems #reusables

This coffee cup scenario shows reuse cuts carbon emissions by 79% across the value chain 🙌 ☕️ Reusable products and packaging means a significant reduction in raw materials harvested, a massive reduction in GHG emissions from transportation, and a near elimination of items sent to landfills and incinerators. ☀️ Learn more and download our climate fact sheet at https://lnkd.in/e7YKvUNE #saynotoplastic #weheartreuse #reusewins #reusables #recycling #carbonemissions #climateaction #climatechange

Though using reusable packaging may at first *seem* difficult or confusing, it is not a new concept, and there are many ways to incentivize return for your customers 👫💫 Reuse was once the norm ➡️ Before World War II, if you wanted to buy something consumable, you’d either bring your own container to the store or the merchant would provide one. Customers would pay a deposit to ensure the container was returned, and this system worked effectively. Plenty of companies have shown that a shift back to returnable packaging is not only possible but effective 🙌  ♻️ Read more about reuse and recycling’s pov—and how they aren’t so different—at https://lnkd.in/eiFHPbAw #saynotoplastic #weheartreuse #reusewins #reusables #recycling