Plastic
As more developing countries reject plastic waste exports, wealthy nations seek solutions at home
Malaysia sent the United States back its scrap material. Here's what that means for curbing plastic waste. Read More
Navigating the fast-changing landscape of bioplastics and biomaterials
From sugar to flax to algae, entrepreneurs and multinationals are racing to cultivate plant-based solutions meant to downplay the world's dependence on single-use plastics. Read More
Circularity needs a positive narrative to drive action
Images of doom and gloom, like that sea turtle with a straw stuck up its nose, have their limits. Let's focus on showcasing the solutions. Read More
Why we're still at sea on ocean plastics — the real reasons we haven’t solved the plastic crisis yet
Our circular economy analyst on the Ocean Plastics Leadership Summit, a seaside session with companies, NGOs, waste management firms and innovators. Read More
The hidden relationship between the plastics industry and fracking in the US
Plastic production runs on natural gas — and both pose dangers to the public. Read More
Bringing the power of plastic recycling to the people
A new project can help empower local communities to take recycling into their own bins. Read More
Are compostable plastics actually plastic?
Compostable plastics may not be the best way out of the plastics crisis, warns Bunzl's Joanna Gilroy. Read More
Big brands recruit small innovators in battle against single-use plastics
Could the pressure on multinational brands to eliminate disposable plastic packaging turn a handful of environmental tech companies into bona fide disrupters? Read More
Plastic bag bans can backfire if consumers just use other plastics instead
Consumers call for less plastics — but are they following through? Read More
Walmart inches toward audacious Project Gigaton goal
Plus, watch for tougher sourcing guidelines for partners on apparel and textiles. Read More
