Circular Economy

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Supply Chain Circular Economy Innovation & Technology

Report: Unlocking Manufacturer Innovation Key to Achieving Circular Fashion

Published on September 8, 2020

About a 4 minute read

With the COVID-19 and climate crises threatening industry’s dominant business model — which is based on continued growth in production — circular models will need to be at the heart of fashion’s growth plans going forward. ... View More

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Building Back Better Demands More Thoughtful Tourism

Published on September 4, 2020

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COVID-19 has demonstrated that changes must be made in order to support and secure the future of travel. Along with elevated safety protocols, a genuine commitment to sustainability provides a roadmap to a more responsible travel industry. ... View More

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Materials & Packaging Circular Economy

The Business Case(s) for Blending Ocean Plastics

Published on September 3, 2020

About a 5 minute read

Forging a path that recognizes both the importance of recycling and the specific needs of manufacturers will enlist far more companies into the world of recycled plastic. The key to this happy medium is blending. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology

All Timberland Products to Be 100% Circular, Net Positive by 2030

Published on September 1, 2020

About a 3 minute read

The brand is aiming to design 100% of its products for circularity, and source 100% of materials from regenerative agriculture. ... View More

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Circular Economy Innovation & Technology

Planned Obsolescence and Your Right to Repair

Published on August 31, 2020

About a 5 minute read

Have you ever wondered why some consumer goods don't last? From cell phones to household appliances and clothing to automobile tires, some products we use every day could last much longer. But they don't. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-Creation Circular Economy

US Plastics Pact Aims to Ignite Further Change Toward Circular Economy for Plastic

Published on August 25, 2020

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60+ brands, retailers, government agencies, and NGOs collaborate to advance all plastic packaging to become reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. ... View More

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Algramo Brings Refillable, Waste-Free Cleaning Products to NYC

Published on August 25, 2020

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In partnership with major brands and small business owners, Algramo gives consumers a better way to refill household-name cleaning products from through a cost effective, smart dispensing system. ... View More

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Circular Economy

Cleaning Up Our Act: The Heightened Urgency for a Green Recovery

Published on August 18, 2020

About a 5 minute read

The pandemic has been a turning point in the way businesses move forward. It is clear that by focusing on finding their higher purpose, right down to the intricacies of their supply chains, businesses can help manifest the sustainable future that we ... View More

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Materials & Packaging Circular Economy

The Future of Fashion Is in Biomaterials and Circularity

Published on August 13, 2020

About a 7 minute read

The circular economy is here to stay — and no industry is better positioned to take on this challenge than fashion. The designers, innovators and business people in this industry are starting a revolution that ensures doing good never goes out of s... View More

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Supply Chain Circular Economy Innovation & Technology

New Innovations Simplify Ocean Plastic Supply Chain

Published on August 12, 2020

About a 5 minute read

Incorporating recycled ocean plastics into products is no longer a risky affair, and more brands are following in the footsteps of earlier pioneers to revolutionize their own product lines and story with these salvaged materials. ... View More

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Circular Economy Innovation & Technology

Interior Design Firm’s Product Exchange Minimizes Construction & Demolition Waste

Published on August 12, 2020

About a 8 minute read

Schott Design’s product exchange program, SchottXchange, goes beyond its carpet reclamation and recycling efforts on its projects to facilitate the reuse of items within or between buildings, diverting materials from the landfill. ... View More

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Going Green (and Blue): Three Lessons Learned from a Circular Partnership

Published on August 11, 2020

About a 6 minute read

As CHEP and Ice River Springs have worked together in pursuit of a stronger circular economy, we’ve learned a number of lessons. We want to share a few with you, in hopes that they’ll spark inspiration for your own operations. ... View More

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Supply Chain Innovation & Technology

Slowly But Surely, Fairphone Paving the Way to a More Ethical Electronics Industry

Published on August 6, 2020

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Latest Fairphone Impact Report reveals benefits of social and environmental programs; while LCA of the Fairphone 3 shows that using a smartphone for over 5 years can reduce CO2 emissions by about 40%. ... View More

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Materials & Packaging Circular Economy Innovation & Technology

How a Classic Brand Is Tackling the Marine Plastic Problem

Published on August 4, 2020

About a 3 minute read

Zipper giant YKK Group has used recycled PET yarns in the woven tape of its Natulon® zippers since 1994. But when it wanted to help address the challenge of ocean plastic, the company saw it as an opportunity to get creative. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology Circular Economy

Global Maker Challenge Finalists Tackling Food, Trade, Justice, Circularity

Published on August 3, 2020

About a 7 minute read

This year’s global challenges centered around four themes: Sustainable and Healthy Food for All, Climate Change/Circular Economy, Innovation for Inclusive Trade, and Innovation for Peace and Justice. ... View More

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Materials & Packaging Circular Economy

6 Tips for Avoiding Recycled Materials Supply Chain Disruptions

Published on July 29, 2020

About a 4 minute read

Don’t wait until a breakdown happens to explore alternatives. Start evaluating your supply chain today and expand your recycled plastic sources to keep things humming no matter what the world throws at you. ... View More

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Circular Economy

Report: Existing Technologies Can Stem Flow of Plastic into the Oceans by 80%

Published on July 23, 2020

About a 4 minute read

We know the problem; and, increasingly, we know how to solve it. It’s time for decision-makers, including leading global consumer brands that have been identified as part of the problem, to start taking the necessary steps to prevent plastic from e... View More

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Materials & Packaging Collaboration & Co-Creation

Trending: Returnity, Venetian Resort Working to Cut Out COVID Waste

Published on July 22, 2020

About a 4 minute read

Surgical mask upcycling and antimicrobial, reusable packaging solutions are some of the latest initiatives aiming to clean up some of our COVID-fueled, plastic-covered mess. ... View More

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Circular Economy

Trending: Levi’s, Dockers, Sheep Inc Moving Sustainable Apparel Ever Forward

Published on July 21, 2020

About a 3 minute read

Dual launches from Levi Strauss include recycled denim Levi’s and Water<Less Dockers; while carbon-negative wool sweaters from Sheep Inc come with full supply chain transparency. ... View More

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US Retail Giants Convene to Reinvent the Plastic Retail Bag

Published on July 21, 2020

About a 2 minute read

Leading retailers CVS Health, Target and Walmart — joined by Kroger and Walgreens, and NGOs Conservation International and Ocean Conservancy — unite to tackle retail bag waste and invite others to join the effort. ... View More