Circular Economy
The real key to remaking manufacturing: chemistry
For green chemistry pioneer John Warner, the feasibility of the "circular economy" ultimately comes down to sound materials science. Read More
The State of Green Business: The circular economy revs up
Why Dow, Coca-Cola, Google and many other big companies are joining the quest to cut waste by continually cycling materials back through supply chains. Read More
Why materials will make or break the circular economy
From bio-inspired polymers to toxic compounds, companies like Adidas, GM and Walmart are rethinking the way they use — and reuse — materials. Read More
Top 7 circular economy moments of 2015
It's been two steps forward and one back — or maybe the other way around — in progress toward a circular economy. Read More
How the circular economy could end take-make-waste businesses
What makes a company circular? Start with a rethinking of product design and your core business model. Read More
Less can be more, but endless is most
What a Tesla can teach us about the future of materials and sustainable design. Read More
Reinventing plastic for the circular economy
Have we hit peak plastic? From toy makers to packaging manufacturers, a look at the future of polymers. Read More
Meet the major players in the circular economy
Airbnb, Dell, Method InterContinental Hotels are among the leaders. Does your company have a part to play? Read More
From Pepsi to Unilever, 5 circular economy strategies for consumer goods
Sure, business-to-business companies like Rolls Royce have found success in material reuse, but can consumer-facing companies do the same? Read More
Apple, Microsoft, Motorola wring new revenue out of e-waste
Recycling is the last recourse for collection programs managed by reverse logistics company Li Tong Group, which prioritizes reuse of high-value components. Read More
