Circular Economy
The circular economy’s missing ingredient: Local
A lesson from Chicago on one often-overlooked aspect of the material reuse craze. Read More
Speedo dives into closed-loop swimwear
Scraps from factory floor are recycled into new swimsuits under a new closed-loop initiative from Speedo and Aquafil. Read More
Yes, recycling is still good business — if this happens
A recycling crisis is looming, despite innovation from names including Sioneer, Momentum, Durst and Gotham. Here's the solution. Read More
5 ways to cash in on the circular economy
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
Materials from 49ers' Candlestick Park score a second life
How recycling an old professional sports stadium can translate to new economic and environmental benefits. Read More
Fix more, buy less: can Patagonia help rebrand repairs?
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
The 5 business models that put the circular economy to work
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
5 megatrends that will unleash value in the circular economy
On every level, from consumer demographics to supply chain to societal shifts and more, the business case is strong. Read More
How packaging plays in the circular economy
Packaging reuse could save the industry some $11.4 billion that's now represented in discarded material. But it will take some rethinking. Read More
What a toothbrush says about the state of the circular economy
Environmentalists and green businesses face a daunting challenge if they are ever to establish circular economy thinking in the corporate mainstream. Read More
