156 episodes
The Indisposable Podcast® Upstream
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- Society & Culture
Celebrating solutions to plastic pollution - because throw-away is so yesterday.
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Pioneering reuse in Banff
The town of Banff, Alberta was among the first in Canada to pass a comprehensive single-use item reduction bylaw. Hear from Environmental Coordinator Carla Bitz about the grassroots efforts that spurred the journey to passing this policy, plus successes and challenges along the way.
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Tips for reuse advocates
Reusable LA co-leaders Emily Parker and Alison Waliszewski share some key insights about advocating for Reuse for Onsite Dining and other reuse policy within their community.
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Back to basics: defining “reuse”
The audio version of Upstream’s Feb 15, 2024 livestream all about how to properly define reuse in policymaking, and why it’s important to distinguish between returnable vs. refillable packaging.
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The Latest Science on Plastic Alternatives
How compostable are bioplastics really? The answer: it depends. Learn more from Dr Lisa Erdle of the 5 Gyres Institute.
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Urban planning for reuse
Perpetual is working to bring reuse to everyone by collaboratively designing reuse systems in mid-side cities across America.
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Envisioning a Just Transition toward Reuse, #2
More on navigating the challenges and opportunities in moving toward a new reuse economy built on principles of equity and justice for all.