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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Dell Announces Social, Environmental Achievements as Part of 'Powering the Possible'
Dell Announces Social, Environmental Achievements as Part of 'Powering the Possible'
Published on July 12, 2013
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Dell has announced key corporate responsibility achievements, such as collecting one billion pounds of electronic waste a year earlier than planned, with the release of its Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) Corporate Responsibility Summary Report.The report ou... View More

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Remade in the USA: A Conversation with Designer Shannon South
Remade in the USA: A Conversation with Designer Shannon South
Published on July 10, 2013
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In the world of sustainable fashion, few designers are pulling off the business model with as much style and substance as Shannon South. BBMG’s proprietary community of Aspirational consumers, The Collective, recently partnered with Shannon for the... View More

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Carbon Trust Announces New Waste Standard
Carbon Trust Announces New Waste Standard
Published on July 5, 2013
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On Wednesday, the Carbon Trust announced plans to launch the world’s first international standard for organisations to certify that they are managing and reducing waste.The Carbon Trust Waste Standard, to be launched later this year, will require o... View More

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Dell Reconnect Provides Five Excellent Reasons to Recycle Your E-Waste
Dell Reconnect Provides Five Excellent Reasons to Recycle Your E-Waste
Published on July 2, 2013
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What happens to your used technology when you upgrade? Like most, you may store it away in a closet where it collects dust. Instead, why not recycle it?Dell Reconnect, a partnership between Dell and Goodwill Industries International, takes used compu... View More

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Celtic Renewables Proving That Whisky Can Actually Help You Drive
Celtic Renewables Proving That Whisky Can Actually Help You Drive
Published on June 27, 2013
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Edinburgh-based start-up Celtic Renewables is turning waste matter from whisky production into a “next-generation biofuel” — biobutanol. The whisky distillation process is tremendously wasteful; only ten percent of what comes from a distillery ... View More

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Ecovative Foraging Fungi to Displace Plastic Packaging, Setting Sights on Net Positivity
Ecovative Foraging Fungi to Displace Plastic Packaging, Setting Sights on Net Positivity
Published on June 26, 2013
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In a global economy infamous for consumer consumption of “things,” Ecovative delivers environmentally responsible solutions with “win-win-win” materials. These materials are a win for our planet, for people and for Ecovative's profit. To achi... View More

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Sword & Plough Giving Military Veterans and Fabrics New Life and Purpose
Sword & Plough Giving Military Veterans and Fabrics New Life and Purpose
Published on June 24, 2013
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The ancient phrase “to turn swords into plough shares” may not be common today, but Emily and Betsy Nunez are doing their best to keep it relevant. The phrase means to take military technologies and materials (the swords) and apply them to peacef... View More

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Sainsbury’s Hits Zero Landfill Waste Target Seven Years Early
Sainsbury’s Hits Zero Landfill Waste Target Seven Years Early
Published on June 18, 2013
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Sainsbury’s says it has succeeded in diverting all store waste from landfills, reaching its zero-waste goal in just three years — seven years ahead of schedule.As part of its 20x20 Sustainability Plan, the UK supermarket chain said it would put a... View More

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New McDonough-Waste Management Collaborative Focuses on Product and Packaging Innovation [Video]
New McDonough-Waste Management Collaborative Focuses on Product and Packaging Innovation [Video]
Published on June 5, 2013
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During his plenary presentation last night at the SB '13 conference, designer, author and sustainability thought leader William McDonough announced a new partnership between McDonough Innovation and Waste Management, Inc — North America's largest e... View More

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Ecopia Working to Reduce Plastic Waste, Increase Quality of Life for Small Farms in Developing Countries
Ecopia Working to Reduce Plastic Waste, Increase Quality of Life for Small Farms in Developing Countries
Published on June 3, 2013
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In the final week leading up to the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) finals on June 5th, where the runner-up will be decided via live online public vote, we will feature daily articles introducing our semi-finalists. Today, meet Ecopia.Minne... View More

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Oil, Money and Global Warming: How Shell Is Tackling the Challenges of Energy, Economy and Climate Change
Oil, Money and Global Warming: How Shell Is Tackling the Challenges of Energy, Economy and Climate Change
Published on June 3, 2013
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Nine billion people, two billion cars and 16 billion annual passenger flights — that’s what our planet is predicted to look like in 2050. And we will be thirstier for energy and oil than ever before. Despite advancements in renewable energy techn... View More

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Isidore Electronics Recycling Helps Give Electronics - and Inmates - a Fresh Start
Isidore Electronics Recycling Helps Give Electronics - and Inmates - a Fresh Start
Published on May 31, 2013
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In the final week leading up to the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) finals on June 5th, where the runner-up will be decided via live online public vote, we will feature daily articles introducing our semi-finalists. Today, meet Isidore Elec... View More

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FreshPaper: Saving the World from Spoiled Food
FreshPaper: Saving the World from Spoiled Food
Published on May 31, 2013
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In the final week leading up to the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) finals presented by Target on June 5th, where the runner-up will be decided via live online public vote, we will feature daily articles introducing our semi-finalists. Toda... View More

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Starbucks Is in a Unique Position To Push Consumers To Waste Less. Will It?
Starbucks Is in a Unique Position To Push Consumers To Waste Less. Will It?
Published on May 24, 2013
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Starbucks is one of America’s most iconic brands for many reasons. The company transformed coffee culture and taught U.S. consumers to appreciate better coffee beans and traditional coffee beverages long on the menu in Europe. ... View More

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Alcoa Facility Saves 50% of Energy Used To Recycle Aluminum for Forged Wheels
Alcoa Facility Saves 50% of Energy Used To Recycle Aluminum for Forged Wheels
Published on May 23, 2013
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Alcoa yesterday announced a major expansion to the Wheel and Transportation Products casthouse at its Barberton, Ohio plant that is expected to cut in half the total amount of energy used to recycle aluminum for forged wheels, reducing greenhouse gas... View More

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Kroger Converting Food Waste to Clean Energy To Power Compton Distribution Center
Kroger Converting Food Waste to Clean Energy To Power Compton Distribution Center
Published on May 23, 2013
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The Kroger Co. this month unveiled a clean energy production system that will convert food that cannot be sold or donated into energy to help power its Ralphs/Food 4 Less distribution center in Compton. ... View More

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'Fresher for Longer' Campaign Hopes To Reduce UK Food Waste by Highlighting Importance of Packaging
'Fresher for Longer' Campaign Hopes To Reduce UK Food Waste by Highlighting Importance of Packaging
Published on May 20, 2013
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In a recent report from the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), researchers determined that consumer attitudes and behaviors surrounding food packaging could help reduce household food waste. ... View More

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UK Retailers Increase Efforts To Decrease Food Waste
UK Retailers Increase Efforts To Decrease Food Waste
Published on May 17, 2013
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Coca-Cola Enterprises, Unilever, AB InBev, Nestlé, and 45 other retailers, manufacturers and brands have all recommitted to a joint reduction of food and drink waste by 1.1 million metric tons by 2015. ... View More

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Dell Social Innovation Challenge Think Tank a Booming Online Success
Dell Social Innovation Challenge Think Tank a Booming Online Success
Published on May 15, 2013
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A dozen or so experts on social innovation and sustainability gathered in Austin, TX, on Tuesday for the Dell Social Innovation Challenge, a yearly program that inspires social entrepreneurship all over the world. ... View More

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Thread: Reducing Waste and Creating Jobs for Those Who Need It Most
Thread: Reducing Waste and Creating Jobs for Those Who Need It Most
Published on May 6, 2013
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Each week leading up to the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) finals on June 5th, where the runner-up will be decided via live online public vote, we will feature articles introducing our semi-finalists. This week, meet Thread. If you purchas... View More

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