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Celebrating solutions to plastic pollution - because throw-away is so yesterday.

The Indisposable Podcast‪®‬ Upstream

    • Society & Culture

Celebrating solutions to plastic pollution - because throw-away is so yesterday.

    Reuse Rockstars

    Reuse Rockstars

    How the arts, design, and action can help change culture and make throw-away go away, with Dianna Cohen and Annie Farman of Plastic Pollution Coalition.

    • 45 min
    Pioneering reuse in Banff

    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.

    • 34 min
    Tips for reuse advocates

    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.

    • 23 min
    Back to basics: defining “reuse”

    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.

    • 59 min
    The Latest Science on Plastic Alternatives

    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.

    • 30 min
    Urban planning for reuse

    Urban planning for reuse

    Perpetual is working to bring reuse to everyone by collaboratively designing reuse systems in mid-side cities across America.

    • 40 min

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