UpStream Zero Waste Shop & Refillery

06/08/2026

Check out our newly rearranged space! We still have some things we'd like to add and adjust, but hopefully this new setup gives everyone easier access to products. What do you think?

04/18/2026

It's going to be a great day today! Hope to see you at the Zero Waste Festival 11am to 5pm at Stoveworks in Chattanooga.

This is your invitation of a day of education and relaxation in celebration of Earth Day! Here are the speakers you can learn from on April 18th at Stoveworks! 🌎🎤✨

01/26/2026

Come out and see us on the 7th!

01/03/2026

Refills and travel just make sense!

The next time you travel, you may notice refillable shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion containers for your use rather than the previously provided small plastic bottles.

New York State is cutting down on single-use plastics and, hotels, apartment hotels, motels, and boarding houses of all sizes no longer provide small plastic bottles of personal care amenity products as a hospitality but instead may opt to provide more sustainable alternatives. This means even if you forget some of your personal care products at home, you may have a low waste option available to you.

Since January 1, 2025, under the NYS Small Plastic Bottle Hospitality Personal Care Product Restrictions Law, hotels, apartment hotels, motels, and boarding houses with 50 or more guestrooms have been prohibited from distributing small plastic amenity bottles for personal care products in guest rooms at properties. Beginning January 1, 2026, this requirement expands to all properties with fewer than 50 guestrooms as well.

Reducing single-use bottles will help cut down litter, improving the recycling stream allowing more containers to be recycled into new products as well as conserving product for use instead of both products and bottles ending up in our landfills.

01/03/2026

Convenience doesn’t have to come wrapped in plastic.

dishwasher tablets work just like the pods most of us are used to! Drop one in and you’re done.

The difference? They’re completely plastic-free, made in Tennessee, and still get dishes beautifully clean.

Many traditional dishwasher pods are wrapped in a dissolvable plastic film that doesn’t always fully break down in our waterways. Switching to tablets like these helps reduce unnecessary plastic without changing how you do the dishes.

It’s a small swap, but one that fits easily into everyday routines, and that’s what sustainable systems are all about!

Available at UpStream Refillery inside
📍Cleveland, TN

01/01/2026

A new year always brings big intentions — and when it comes to sustainability, those intentions can quickly turn into overwhelm.

At UpStream, we believe sustainability isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about doing something thoughtfully, consistently, and in a way that actually fits your real life.

Our goal is to make choices that align with your values and your lifestyle feel accessible, not intimidating. That’s why we focus on research-backed, thoughtfully chosen ingredients, reducing waste at the source, supporting our local community and economy, and encouraging progress over perfection.

You don’t have to overhaul your entire home this year. You don’t have to be zero waste. And you don’t have to start big.

Start with one refill. One habit. One small system that makes daily life a little lighter.

If you’re curious about refilling, reducing waste, or choosing products that are better for you and the planet, we’re always happy to help.

Here’s to a new year of intentional choices, local connection, and living a little more UpStream. 💙

📍 Find us inside Grit & Grace Market in Cleveland, TN

11/29/2025

Think local today! Every little bit you spend with a small business goes to supporting your neighbors and community!

11/14/2025

📦Let’s Fill the Box Together!

We’ve placed a donation box right here at UpStream Refillery for canned & dry-goods that will go directly to our friends at Cleveland, TN Community Resources!

Here’s what we often see and what CAN make a big difference:
✅ Canned veggies (we get a lot—thank you!)
✅ Canned meats or fish (important for protein)
✅ Shelf-stable milk or boxed milk alternatives
✅ Pet food (many families include furry friends, too)
✅ Personal care items (toothpaste, shampoo, soap, feminine hygiene)

Why these?

Many food pantries are still lacking canned meats, shelf-stable milk, and personal-care essentials.

While canned veggies are great and appreciated, they often get donated in large quantities—so items that stretch a meal or meet a different need are especially helpful!

Hygiene & household items are rarely covered by many assistance programs, so your donation of soap, shampoo or pet food really helps restore dignity and balance.

🌟 How you can help:
• Grab a couple extra items when you’re shopping this week and drop them by the box inside our refillery.
• Spread the word share this with friends or tag someone who loves local community efforts.
• Let’s make sure the box stays full and the support stays consistent.

Thank you for being part of making our community stronger, kinder, and more connected.
With gratitude, Amanda 💙

11/14/2025

Stockings are one of my favorite parts of Christmas — and they’re the perfect place to sneak in thoughtful, sustainable gifts. 🎄
Here are some of my favorite picks from the shop this year:

• Perfume rollers (Cashmere & Vanilla, Cardamom & Grapefruit, Lavender & Sandalwood)
• Glass straws
• Colored pencils made from recycled newspaper
• Travel cutlery set
• Plastic-free hair ties
• Hairbrush cleaning tool
• Face brush, gua sha, scalp massager
• Salt massage ball

And if you’re looking for even more low-waste goodies, The Lazy Elk has amazing unpaper towels, beeswax wraps, local honey, and so many more goodies that make perfect stocking additions too. 🐝💛

08/15/2025

🗳It's time to do some more ordering, but this time WE NEED YOU to vote!🗳

Let us know what🫧 body wash & hand soap🫧 scents you'd like and we will bring in the top 3 from each!

Our box is in the refillery next to the soaps! Come by and drop your vote by September 6th!