The constant stream of new models, products and processes that are helping organizations extend the useful life of resources and materials while reducing, repurposing and ultimately eliminating waste in all its forms
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
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
We continue to go round and round about shifting to a circular economy — discussions throughout the week at SB’24 San Diego helped provide brands much-needed clarity about the ways forward. ... View More
Keynotes on day 2 of SB’24 San Diego explored how companies are putting rubber to road to solve complex business challenges — from creating new value flows to cracking the code to circularity and driving progress toward a zero-emission automotive... View More
Earth Angel helps productions of all sizes reduce their footprint through education, resource management and carbon tracking — with the goal of harnessing the cultural influence of the entertainment industry to scale these efforts. ... View More
Mycocycle and Mogu are harnessing mycelium to transform industrial waste into resilient, circular materials for the construction sector. ... View More
The skincare brand highlights the benefits of refillable vs single-use packaging formats in its latest campaign. ... View More
Current, fragmented approaches to fashion circularity are failing to achieve commercial viability and scale. Deeper collaboration with logistics partners can streamline operations and aid compliance with tightening regulatory requirements. ... View More
The collaboration will see end-of-life tires transformed through pyrolysis into elastomers, which Bridgestone can then use to produce new tires. ... View More
In partnership with EY and USAID, the CIRCLE Alliance collaborative model of enterprise acceleration will help scale new and existing solutions for packaging circularity in areas where plastic pollution is especially severe. ... View More
While more consumers are embracing circular initiatives that enable them to extend the life of their clothing, brands must make them more accessible to meet the scale of the environmental problems caused by clothing waste. ... View More
An Oregon State University study finds surf conservation offers a unique opportunity to strengthen protection of climate-critical carbon stocks while boosting socio-economic health of coastal communities. ... View More
RMI’s Clean Growth Tool provides policymakers and investors with a guide to development, manufacturing and job opportunities for a variety of low-carbon and clean-energy solutions and industries in all 50 states. ... View More
How can buyers and sellers of carbon credits ensure the projects they choose will have the desired impacts and climate outcomes? ... View More
University of Maryland researchers have developed a new type of porous material made of chitosan and copper to spray on fresh produce that absorbs chemical pesticides, extends shelf life and easily washes off. ... View More
These two women-owned startups are repurposing waste streams from food manufacturing into striking interior finishes and “leather” handbags and accessories. ... View More
The retail giant recently launched two partnerships aimed at recycling food waste and enabling better-informed food-sourcing decisions. ... View More
While some climate-mitigation efforts can be polarizing, a new survey by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation reveals significant public support for investments in sustainable technologies. ... View More
Beverage giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are among companies working with partners to swap out single-use cups and trays for reusable serveware systems at big events. ... View More
Brands, take heed: This legislation will apply to all products that are sold in Europe, not just manufactured in the region — impacting manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers and sellers all around the world. ... View More