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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Detroit: Don't Just Fly In … Dig In.
Detroit: Don't Just Fly In … Dig In.
Published on September 23, 2016
About a 5 minute read

I first witnessed Sustainable Brands descend on Detroit in April — flanked by Diego Rivera’s famous mural, Industry, at the Detroit Institute of Arts — when it announced that in 2017, the SB flagship conference would move from San Diego to Detr... View More

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Closed Loop Foundation, SC Johnson Award Grants to Innovators in Plastic Film Recycling
Closed Loop Foundation, SC Johnson Award Grants to Innovators in Plastic Film Recycling
Published on September 20, 2016
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The Closed Loop Foundation, in partnership with SC Johnson, today awarded two innovation grants to companies working to help solve film plastic packaging recycling: ... View More

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A Bridge to Economic Transformation: 10 Lessons in Sustainable Banking from New Resource Bank
A Bridge to Economic Transformation: 10 Lessons in Sustainable Banking from New Resource Bank
Published on September 20, 2016
About a 6 minute read

We’re undergoing a transition to a new economy - one where business is not only focused on returns to shareholders, but also one that understands and prioritizes the complex ecosystem between business, the environment, employees, and the greater co... View More

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Nat Geo, United Technologies Launch 'Urban Expeditions' Exploring Sustainability in Cities
Nat Geo, United Technologies Launch 'Urban Expeditions' Exploring Sustainability in Cities
Published on September 16, 2016
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Every day, 180,000 people move to urban areas. Urbanization is creating an urgent need for sustainable actions and solutions. At this critical time, National Geographic and United Technologies Corp. are collaborating to raise awareness of sustainable... View More

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WRAP Hopes New Industry Framework, Campaign Will Get Tonnes More Recycling in the Bin
WRAP Hopes New Industry Framework, Campaign Will Get Tonnes More Recycling in the Bin
Published on September 13, 2016
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The waste reduction experts at WRAP have brought together representatives from across the waste management sector to create an industry framework that could divert up to 11 million tonnes more recyclable material from disposal in England. Supported b... View More

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Insurance Funds Worth $1.2T Urge G20 to Stop Funding Fossil Fuels by 2020
Insurance Funds Worth $1.2T Urge G20 to Stop Funding Fossil Fuels by 2020
Published on September 1, 2016
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Three of the world’s largest insurers have called on G20 leaders to implement a timeframe for the end of fossil fuel subsidies when they meet in China this week. The G20 has already committed to phase out “inefficient fossil fuel subsidies that e... View More

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New Film Drives Home Impacts of Single-Use Plastics on Oceans, Wildlife, Humans
New Film Drives Home Impacts of Single-Use Plastics on Oceans, Wildlife, Humans
Published on September 1, 2016
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A new short film featured by National Geographic highlights the plight of the Sargasso Sea – a diverse ecosystem of free-floating seaweed and unique wildlife – that is threatened by plastic waste. From microplastics to bioaccumulation, Care About... View More

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Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Exceed Water Stewardship Goals
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Exceed Water Stewardship Goals
Published on August 31, 2016
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Water is the primary ingredient in Coca-Cola’s and PepsiCo’s beverages, and both companies recognize that increasing stress on supply is a risk to their businesses. This week, both beverage giants announced progress updates for their global stewa... View More

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World Water Week: Water Can Be the Unifying Element for Achieving the SDGs
World Water Week: Water Can Be the Unifying Element for Achieving the SDGs
Published on August 30, 2016
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Under the theme Water for Sustainable Growth, some 3,000 people from over 120 countries are meeting in Stockholm this week for the 26th annual World Water Week. ... View More

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Yet More Reports Tout Circular Economy as Road to Emissions Reduction, Job Creation
Yet More Reports Tout Circular Economy as Road to Emissions Reduction, Job Creation
Published on August 24, 2016
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A new report from relief and development charity Tearfund and the Institute of Development Studies suggests that businesses and governments could help save lives and create jobs by adopting a circular economy approach to waste management. ... View More

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Trending: US Court Approves Social Carbon Price; Canada, Mexico to Test Their Own Carbon Pricing
Trending: US Court Approves Social Carbon Price; Canada, Mexico to Test Their Own Carbon Pricing
Published on August 19, 2016
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A unanimous decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld the government’s right to use a social carbon price to inform policymaking. The verdict rejected an industry-backed litigation that challenged the Department of Energy (DOE)’s use of ... View More

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Trending: Food, Glorious Food! Startups, New Competition Cook Up Innovative Ideas
Trending: Food, Glorious Food! Startups, New Competition Cook Up Innovative Ideas
Published on August 17, 2016
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In the ongoing fight against food waste, startups continue to innovate to offer solutions: Renewal Mill is turning waste such as olive pits and grape skin into new food products, and apps are springing up around the world to help restaurants, bakerie... View More

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Adding Value, Sustainability to the Supply Chain by Recycling the Unrecyclable
Adding Value, Sustainability to the Supply Chain by Recycling the Unrecyclable
Published on August 16, 2016
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One of the most significant challenges that manufacturers and major brands face today is maintaining high sustainability standards across their entire supply and production chain. It’s no new idea that consumer brands that have not embraced sustain... View More

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Trending: Latest Circular Innovations Close the Loop on Furniture, Packaging, Textiles
Trending: Latest Circular Innovations Close the Loop on Furniture, Packaging, Textiles
Published on August 15, 2016
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More and more companies are looking for ways to adopt circular models for their products, and some of the latest examples have been provided by industry giants. Furniture company IKEA, chemical firm Total, and Inditex - parent company of apparel bran... View More

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Not So Fast (Fashion)! African Countries to Ban Secondhand Clothing Imports
Not So Fast (Fashion)! African Countries to Ban Secondhand Clothing Imports
Published on August 9, 2016
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In March, the governments of the East African Community, which includes Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi, proposed a ban on imports of secondhand clothes to their regional trade bloc. The ban would outlaw donations of clothing from wealth... View More

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Remade in the USA: Latest EILEEN FISHER Collection Closes Clothing Loop
Remade in the USA: Latest EILEEN FISHER Collection Closes Clothing Loop
Published on August 8, 2016
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As cool as it is to know a jacket was made with recycled plastic bottles – or even bio-textiles made from cow dung or kombucha – changing the raw materials is only one of the ways to reduce the environmental impact of apparel and footwear. ... View More

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Tom Cridland: Entrepreneurship Must Be Taught in Schools in Wake of Brexit
Tom Cridland: Entrepreneurship Must Be Taught in Schools in Wake of Brexit
Published on August 5, 2016
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The story of fashion startup Tom Cridland is an impressive one. Established with the help of a $9,000 UK government loan just two years ago, the ethical apparel business has quickly become a $1m turnover organisation with a star-studded roster of fam... View More

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AkzoNobel, Seymourpowell, Newlife Collaboration Creates Circular Economy for Paint
AkzoNobel, Seymourpowell, Newlife Collaboration Creates Circular Economy for Paint
Published on July 29, 2016
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Until now, recycling paint has been a laborious, costly process, leading to huge amount of unused paint going to waste and ending up in landfills. Thanks to a collaboration between Dulux-owner AkzoNobel, design and innovation company Seymourpowell, a... View More

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A (Carbon) Market-Driven Approach to Sustainability
A (Carbon) Market-Driven Approach to Sustainability
Published on July 22, 2016
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In December of 2015, representatives from virtually every nation gathered in Paris for the 21st Conference of the Parties, better known as COP21. While the conference didn’t fully resolve the steps needed to address the issue of climate change, the... View More

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Trending: Why the Brits Continue to Lead in Reducing Food, Beverage Waste
Trending: Why the Brits Continue to Lead in Reducing Food, Beverage Waste
Published on July 21, 2016
About a 8 minute read

In this week's roundup, UK-based organizations continue to lead the charge against food and beverage-related waste. First, grocery giant Asda has revealed the results of a customer-focused behavior change campaign; Frugalpac launched a new hot bevera... View More

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