Assets About Circular Economy
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Plastic Pollution No More: Chemistry Breakthroughs Revolutionize Recycling
Researchers from Northwestern and Cornell may have solved several critical challenges in recycling two of our most common plastics, thanks to machine learning and moisture from the air. ... View More
US Retailers Missing $74B Opportunity in Apparel Resale
With consumers increasingly preferring higher-quality apparel at affordable prices and tariffs threatening supply chain stability, ThredUp outlines the win-win online resale offers for retailers and shoppers alike. ... View More
The 5 Product Categories Best Suited for Reusable Packaging
New study from Closed Loop Partners and the US Plastics Pact identifies the top 5 consumer product categories poised for near-term reuse success in US retail. ... View More
First Citywide Reusable Cup Project Shows Viability of Reuse at Scale
In three months, the first citywide program in the US to offer a free reuse-and-return system for to-go cups produced environmental benefits when compared with a single-use alternative. ... View More
New Cross-Industry Consortium Takes Aim at Small-Format Plastic Waste
Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy calls on brands to join critical work to increase recovery of valuable small-format plastic packaging typically lost to landfills. ... View More
Fashion Giants Join Forces to Scale Circular Apparel, Footwear
Two new initiatives from Fashion for Good are enlisting industry heavyweights to ‘create a blueprint for systemic change,’ by scaling circular solutions and infrastructure for footwear and textiles. ... View More
How Vegan Beauty Brands Are Regenerating the World
By leading with practices that not only minimize harm but actively improve the world, these brands are helping restore ecosystems and uplift communities. ... View More
BMW Group Expands Circular Supply Chain for EV Batteries
After establishing a system for harvesting cobalt, lithium and nickel from its high-voltage batteries in China, a new partnership extends the effort to its EU supply chain — with the US, Mexico and Canada to follow. ... View More
Study: Upcycling Food Isn’t Inherently Sustainable
New research highlights the potential benefits of upcycling surplus food and by-products — including job creation, cost-effectiveness and environmental advantages. But potential risks include reducing food security and equity. ... View More
Studies Reveal the Dire Impacts of Bad Gift Giving
Shoppers everywhere would likely agree that the billions’ worth of negative economic and environmental impacts created by unmindful gift giving diminishes the intended sentiment behind giving gifts. ... View More
Latin Innovators Unseating Conventional Leather with Circular, Biobased Alternatives
Polybion and Mabe Bio are future-proofing leather production with local and circular strategies that utilize waste, boost local economies and empower rural communities. ... View More
The Multiplier Effect, in Action! SB’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Here’s this year’s list of tips for taking a more intentional approach to holiday gift giving and some of the many companies, platforms and products that we’d be happy to support anytime. ... View More
Meet the Startup Remolding the Future of Fashion
Simplifyber is redesigning fashion production with a cellulose-based, liquid fiber that can be molded for a variety of applications, including shoe uppers — bypassing 60% of traditional manufacturing steps and significantly reducing waste, energy u... View More
Black Friday Clothing Zombie ‘Speaks Volumes’ About Overproduction in Fashion
The demonstration is part of the Or Foundation’s Speak Volumes campaign, a global initiative calling on fashion brands to declare their production volumes to help clean up the industry's waste crisis. ... View More
UK Electronics Retailer Reminds Shoppers ‘Black Friday Is a Load of Rubbish’
New research shows Brits will spend £3.5B on tech they don’t need this Black Friday, with 1 in 5 using new tech for only four months. CeX’s campaign reminds shoppers about the mountains of tech waste created by the annual shopping frenzy. ... View More
Unwrapping the Holiday Returns Crisis: The Hidden Costs of Convenience
Product returns should no longer be viewed as an inevitable cost of doing business but as an opportunity to innovate. It’s time to broaden consumer awareness of the fate of most returned goods and change that story by closing the loop. ... View More
6 Trends That Bode Well for a Resilient Business Future
In a time of ever-growing volatility, 6 themes that emerged from business leaders and innovators at SB’24 San Diego show glimmers of a resilient future for business and society. ... View More
How Can Businesses Rethink Packaging to Support Circularity?
Prioritizing packaging made from recycled materials that can be recycled again simplifies sustainable choices for consumers. The easier the process, the more likely consumers are to participate — reducing the chances that packaging ends up as waste... View More
SB Consumer Behavior Design Playbook
Led by Sille Krukow from Krukow Behavioral Design, this playbook leverages behavioral science and choice architecture principles to inspire circular purchasing. It explores social triggers, emotional rewards, and strategies for fostering impactful be... View More
SB Circularity Communications Playbook
Led by Suzanne Shelton from ERM Shelton, this playbook guides brands in effectively communicating circular products and services. It emphasizes benefits of circularity beyond sustainability, providing tools to shift how consumers think, feel, and act... View More
