Circular Economy

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

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Why Shirakawa Village Is Considered One of the World’s ‘Top 100 Sustainable Destinations’
Why Shirakawa Village Is Considered One of the World’s ‘Top 100 Sustainable Destinations’
Published on August 6, 2021
About a 8 minute read

Japan’s idyllic Shirakawa Village has worked to mitigate overtourism and preserve the integrity of the local traditions and landscape by limiting visitors to those who respect the town’s heritage and embrace the spirit of mutual assistance that d... View More

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Circular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
New Podcast Focuses on Sustainability ‘Game Changers’ Including Advanced Recycling, Circularity Policy
New Podcast Focuses on Sustainability ‘Game Changers’ Including Advanced Recycling, Circularity Policy
Published on August 6, 2021
About a 3 minute read

Since we last dove into “Plastics Unwrapped,” Dow and its guests have continued to cover some of the most impressive innovations in the plastics industry, while also exploring solutions to our most daunting sustainability challenges. ... View More

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Circular Economy
Redfin Now Provides Climate-Risk Data for Prospective Home Purchases
Redfin Now Provides Climate-Risk Data for Prospective Home Purchases
Published on August 5, 2021
About a 3 minute read

The online real estate brokerage site now includes data from ClimateCheck to help home buyers and sellers understand the risk for fire, heat, drought and storms in their area over a 30-year mortgage. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
Intrepid Travel Launches Global Vaccine Equity Campaign
Intrepid Travel Launches Global Vaccine Equity Campaign
Published on August 5, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The world’s largest adventure travel company and certified B Corp is advocating for the safe return of international travel and improved access to COVID-19 vaccinations in low-income countries around the world. ... View More

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Circular Economy
Too Good to Go Releases First Impact Report, Commits to Climate Positivity
Too Good to Go Releases First Impact Report, Commits to Climate Positivity
Published on August 4, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The world’s leading anti-food-waste app releases first Impact Report and commits to going beyond its carbon-neutral achievement to continue to fight climate change. ... View More

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Finance & InvestmentCircular Economy
PayPal Joins Catalyst Fund to Explore Connections Between Digital Finance, Climate Resilience
PayPal Joins Catalyst Fund to Explore Connections Between Digital Finance, Climate Resilience
Published on August 2, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The global inclusive tech accelerator has also announced its latest cohort of companies bringing fintech solutions to underserved communities. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Circular Solutions Edging Us Closer to a Zero-Waste Future for Convenience Food
Circular Solutions Edging Us Closer to a Zero-Waste Future for Convenience Food
Published on July 30, 2021
About a 4 minute read

Since day one, we have had a vision of eliminating all single-use packaging from the meal kit experience. We’ve heard time and time again about how individuals need to do more; but the reality is, businesses need to innovate to enable the solutions... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
What Does 'Upcycled Certified' Mean for Our Food System?
What Does 'Upcycled Certified' Mean for Our Food System?
Published on July 30, 2021
About a 5 minute read

Upcycled Certified is a big step towards a circular economy, and a food system that acts like nature itself — a place where there is no waste — and where shoppers can participate in the best solution to climate, via the products they buy. ... View More

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How Can We End the Blame Game in Waste Diversion?
How Can We End the Blame Game in Waste Diversion?
Published on July 27, 2021
About a 7 minute read

Global recycling rates are at a discouragingly low 13.5%. But who, or what, is to blame? Finger-pointing won’t help: Policy, consumer demand and companies must work in tandem to close the loop in a still-lacking US recycling system. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Trending: Could Food Waste Be the Future of Fashion?
Trending: Could Food Waste Be the Future of Fashion?
Published on July 27, 2021
About a 5 minute read

A recent study analyzes agricultural waste streams in Asia and charts a roadmap for establishing alternative textile value streams at scale; while Lenzing puts this into practice with a lyocell fiber made from orange pulp and wood fibers. ... View More

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Circular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Pushing Beyond Infinite: How Circular Plastics Can Help Reduce GHGs
Pushing Beyond Infinite: How Circular Plastics Can Help Reduce GHGs
Published on July 26, 2021
About a 6 minute read

As issues caused by plastic waste and climate change come to a head, finding new uses for end-of-life plastics and other materials will be vital to achieving a low-carbon future. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Beyond Burgers: Eating Insects Is Just One Small Part of Their Potential
Beyond Burgers: Eating Insects Is Just One Small Part of Their Potential
Published on July 23, 2021
About a 4 minute read

Asking Westerners “Would you eat bugs to save the planet?” makes for great headlines — but it only scratches the surface of how bugs can help solve global challenges. Essentially, insects such as black soldier flies are a quintessential additio... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Dole-Future Food Institute Study Identifies Key Contributors to Global Nutrition Inequality
Dole-Future Food Institute Study Identifies Key Contributors to Global Nutrition Inequality
Published on July 23, 2021
About a 3 minute read

‘Nutrition Unpacked’ combines quantitative data with the input of a broad range of experts and stakeholders to uncover the underlying causes of nutrition inequality and identify actionable outcomes. ... View More

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Circular Economy
Digital Disruption Paving the Way for More Collaborative, Transparent Waste Collection
Digital Disruption Paving the Way for More Collaborative, Transparent Waste Collection
Published on July 21, 2021
About a 1 minute read

In Dow’s ‘Looped In’ series, sustainability experts across the company connect with other industry leaders to discuss circular initiatives and partnerships, and what we can learn from the results. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Just Salad Poised to Take Zero-Waste Dining Nationwide
Just Salad Poised to Take Zero-Waste Dining Nationwide
Published on July 20, 2021
About a 2 minute read

The fast-casual chain plans to scale both its geographic footprint and its pioneering reusable bowl program, thanks to a cash infusion from circular-economy drivers Closed Loop Partners. ... View More

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Circular Economy
Flight-Shaming Movement Evolves Into Flight-Free Travel Trend
Flight-Shaming Movement Evolves Into Flight-Free Travel Trend
Published on July 19, 2021
About a 4 minute read

It may have taken COVID-19 to put a hard and fast stop on flight travel; but during the pandemic pause, a more mindful approach to tourism has taken shape — as seen in a growing wave of flight-free offerings, specifically intended to keep people ou... View More

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Circular Economy
Q&A: Harnessing Energy, Fresh Thinking with the Next Generation of Innovators
Q&A: Harnessing Energy, Fresh Thinking with the Next Generation of Innovators
Published on July 16, 2021
About a 8 minute read

As climate- and waste-related issues continue to evolve, the next generation will create and deliver sustainable solutions that decision-makers haven’t yet dreamt of. That's why we must engage these rising leaders about the path to circularity and ... View More

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Circular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Consumers Are Hungry for Regenerative Food Brands
Consumers Are Hungry for Regenerative Food Brands
Published on July 14, 2021
About a 4 minute read

With shifting food habits, supply chains and levels of access to new information, today’s consumers recognize the urgent need to change how they eat. In order to meet the urgency of this moment, the new BBMG/GlobeScan report, “Radically Better Fo... View More

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Circular Economy
Build Back Better: The 5 Key Pillars for a Purposeful Post-COVID Reset
Build Back Better: The 5 Key Pillars for a Purposeful Post-COVID Reset
Published on July 14, 2021
About a 7 minute read

Over the past year, we conducted an extensive research project engaging over 100 sustainability leaders from around the world to understand how they thought sustainable business would evolve after the pandemic. Here’s how they think we can build ba... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-CreationMaterials & Packaging
LanzaTech, lululemon Partner to Create First Fabric Made from Recycled Carbon Emissions
LanzaTech, lululemon Partner to Create First Fabric Made from Recycled Carbon Emissions
Published on July 13, 2021
About a 3 minute read

The carbon-capture experts and the high-end yoga pants purveyor have developed a waste-gas-based polyester with the same appearance, properties and functionality of virgin polyester — a lower-carbon potential game-changer for the apparel industry. ... View More

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