Design
Walmart replaces plastic e-commerce envelopes with recyclable paper
The switch eliminated more than 2,000 tons of plastic during the retailer’s last fiscal year. Read More
Giving back to the land — one food and drink product at a time
Manufacturers and retailers have the keys to unlocking a food system that regenerates rather than degrades nature, via circular design. The Big Food Redesign Challenge shows them how. Read More
‘Endineering’ solves a missing link for the circular economy
Closing the 'end gap' once consumers are finished with a product is a big opportunity. Read More
How Calvin Klein, L’Occitane, Lush and others are waging war on excess Christmas packaging
The holiday season has a dirty little secret: lots of waste. Read More
How $150 million Radio Flyer makes sustainable red wagons
Radio Flyer evaluates environmental criteria in the development phase for every new product or redesign. Read More
What’s inside this sleeping bag’s ‘Endless Promise’?
Nemo Equipment’s gear for camping and conquering mountains aims to prevent mountains of waste. Read More
2 reasons to pay more attention to how you ship
Sponsored: Shipping may seem like a dull industry, but it plays a significant role in two of the biggest issues of our time — climate change and inequality. Read More
Wine in a box works. Absolut asks: Why not vodka in a paper bottle?
The Swedish spirits company is testing criteria such as potential transport emissions reductions, recyclability and consumer acceptance. Read More
Packaging is changing: 4 reuse innovations we’re following
These reuse and refill packaging innovations are worth watching, from the stuff you put on your face to the stuff you put in your mouth. Read More
7 cool sustainable packages to try: Edible cups, bamboo lip balm tubes and more
There are a host of innovations in compostable packaging. Here are some of my favorites, and why. Read More
