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
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. Read 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 future. Read 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. Read More...
Mycocycle and Mogu are harnessing mycelium to transform industrial waste into resilient, circular materials for the construction sector. Read More...
The skincare brand highlights the benefits of refillable vs single-use packaging formats in its latest campaign. Read 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. Read More...
The collaboration will see end-of-life tires transformed through pyrolysis into elastomers, which Bridgestone can then use to produce new tires. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read More...
How can buyers and sellers of carbon credits ensure the projects they choose will have the desired impacts and climate outcomes? Read 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. Read More...
These two women-owned startups are repurposing waste streams from food manufacturing into striking interior finishes and “leather” handbags and accessories. Read More...
The retail giant recently launched two partnerships aimed at recycling food waste and enabling better-informed food-sourcing decisions. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read More...
Former Verra CEO David Antonioli believes the carbon market is missing a golden opportunity to design and deploy carbon finance as a powerful transitional tool toward a zero-carbon economy. He outlines his vision in a new, six-part report. Read More...
The film industry is one of the largest producers of unnecessary waste in the world. Avoiding or repurposing that waste has become its own industry within entertainment, and circular service providers such as EcoSet are leading the charge. Read More...