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
Consumers, Brewers Taking a Closer Look at Beer’s Environmental Impact
As Deschutes and Patagonia Provisions partner on beers made from regenerative grain, nearly 50% of beer lovers around the world say they will pay more for a sustainable brew. ... View More
Pernod Ricard Partnership Expands Circular Spirits Distribution
The spirits giant has expanded its partnership with ecoSPIRITS, whose closed-loop packaging system reduces waste and emissions from the production and transportation of bottled beverages. ... View More
Tourism Has Rebounded Post Pandemic, But Inclusivity Challenges Remain
Developing economies — which account for 52 out of 71 economies improving since 2019 — are making strides, but significant investment is needed to bridge gaps and increase market share. ... View More
New Collaborations Lay Further Groundwork for Circular Fashion Economy
A new report from Fashion for Good’s Sorting for Circularity maps pathway to scaling fiber-to-fiber recycling within the US, while brands joining the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Fashion Remodel initiative explore ways to make money without mak... View More
Concrete Is Causing the Downfall of Cities. Literally.
In addition to generating 8% of global carbon emissions, recent studies have highlighted another negative impact of the world’s most popular building material — its weight, which is causing a host of coastal cities to sink faster than sea levels ... View More
New Project Drawdown Strategy Will Engage Agriculture in the Climate Fight
Drawdown Food will advance science and share insights at the intersection of food, agriculture, land use and climate change. ... View More
Amidst India’s Tourism Boom, Boutique Accommodations Focus on Sustainability
Whereas the country’s major cities have attracted the major hotel construction in the past, boutique properties and hotel chains alike are popping up in lesser-known areas — to showcase not only the natural appeal but the proprietors’ commitmen... View More
Meet 2 Companies Upcycling Food Waste to Make Beauty More Sustainable
Biotech startups Kaffe Bueno and The Upcycled Beauty Company are transforming food-manufacturing waste streams into high-quality ingredients for personal-care products. ... View More
Polycrises Threatening Planetary Health Cannot Be Addressed in Silos
As The Lancet warns in a new report, failing to consider interactions between climate, biodiversity and infectious disease will not address the fundamental issues affecting each — and the consequences will be 'exponentially more expensive.' ... View More
As Droughts Zap South America’s Hydroelectric Energy, What Can Be Done?
As our climate systems become more erratic, clean sources of energy will become ever more precious; and scaling and diversifying sustainable ways to harness it will be key to our survival. ... View More
New WWF Tool Tackles Upstream Food Loss in Supply Chains
The tool provides actionable insights for food growers and buyers to map their current loss levels at the farm and develop new channels to utilize more of what is grown. ... View More
Apple Begins to Support Consumers’ Right to Repair
Apple has announced a new process that will finally enable customers and independent repair providers to utilize used Apple parts in repairs; but advocates of the right-to-repair movement see the move as a small first step. ... View More
The Social-Purpose Economy Is Coming of Age
The purpose economy is becoming a force in Canada and around the world. Now is the time to help it overcome any growing pains and highlight the purpose gains to put business and humanity on a sustainable path at scale. ... View More
Is It Time for Old Solutions to New Problems?
It’s clear we need a fundamental shift in how we perceive and manage our finite resources. But as more and more businesses shift away from profit at all costs to profit with purpose, hopefully we will all soon 'share more, waste less.' ... View More
More Beauty Retailers Embracing a Circular Economy for Packaging
New initiatives from Kiehl’s, Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart and Ulta lay further groundwork for reducing the beauty industry’s massive plastic footprint. ... View More
Dr. Martens, IKEA Push Circular Fashion Further Into the Mainstream
IKEA has created a collection made from recycled coworker uniforms; while Dr. Martens’ Genix Nappa collection features recycled-leather remakes of three of the iconic shoe brand’s signature styles. ... View More
ThredUp: Resale Grew 15x Faster than Retail in 2023
Online resale is expected to more than double in the next 5 years, reaching $40B by 2028; 40% of voters say they’re more likely to vote for a candidate that supports circularity in fashion. ... View More
Risk Managers, Consumers Cite Climate Change as Top Emerging Concern
2023 surveys of risk professionals and consumers indicate an intensifying concern about extreme weather as it more directly impacts people’s daily lives, and a corresponding interest in sustainable investment opportunities. ... View More
Alternative Accommodation Platforms Prioritize Social Connection, Community Care
As tourism continues to evolve and travelers become more aware of both their positive and negative impacts, the accommodation industry has an opportunity to respond in a meaningful way. ... View More
If Circularity Is Now a Megatrend, Why Does Material Extraction Continue to Rise?
Deloitte and Circle Economy Foundation identify ongoing gaps in circular policies and approaches and outlines a roadmap to unlock capital, implement policy, and unlock skills and human capital needed for a robust circular economy capable of meeting t... View More
