Circular Economy

Sure, business-to-business companies like Rolls Royce have found success in material reuse, but can consumer-facing companies do the same? Read More

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

A lesson from Chicago on one often-overlooked aspect of the material reuse craze. Read More

Scraps from factory floor are recycled into new swimsuits under a new closed-loop initiative from Speedo and Aquafil. Read More

A recycling crisis is looming, despite innovation from names including Sioneer, Momentum, Durst and Gotham. Here's the solution. Read More

Sure, the circular economy sounds nice in theory, but how do material reuse business models actually work financially? The new National Materials Marketplace, Yerdle, Etsy and more help illustrate. Read More

How recycling an old professional sports stadium can translate to new economic and environmental benefits. Read More

A groundswell of product repair efforts — including Patagonia's new "Worn Wear" tour — are banking on macro-trends such as the maker movement to help sell the value of extended product lifespans. Read More

Here’s how Royal DSM, Disney, Caterpillar, Philips and giants of sharing are already seeing the benefits of moving beyond the take-make-waste model. Read More

On every level, from consumer demographics to supply chain to societal shifts and more, the business case is strong. Read More