In packaging, partnerships are key to unlocking the circular economy

Sponsored: Partnership is essential to creating solutions that promote the circular economy. Sustana Fiber, Sonoco and Kellogg’s revealed the value of collaboration in a trial to prove the recyclability of paper containers. Read More

The invasion of second-hand clothes in Africa

Part of what the West decides not to wear is sent with a one-way ticket to Africa, which is good for the environment, but not for the local economy. Read More

Rethinking packaging to support a circular economy

Sponsored: Increasing recycled fiber in packaging will advance circularity and help with mitigating climate change concerns. But it requires collaboration along the whole supply chain. Read More

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Helping Create a Nationwide Recycling Infrastructure

Landfills across the country are rapidly reaching capacity, and it is therefore more important than ever that we remain mindful of how we dispose of our waste. Collective action is needed on the part of industry and business leaders, cities and governments, and citizens around the world to develop an infrastructure that promotes recycling, the composting of organic materials, and ultimately, that helps to bring about the end of waste. Read More

3 ways the circular economy is vital for the energy transition

From recycling to materials reuse to circular design, these strategies can create valuable and profitable opportunities, too. Read More

Confronting the reality of inequitable access to recycling

Will investing in research, infrastructure and training improve the system? Read More

What is wishcycling? Two waste experts explain

The gist: Just because you wish to recycle something doesn't mean that you can. Read More

Where others see waste, Waste Management’s new CSO sees opportunity

A conversation about next-generation recycling technology, progress since China banned most imports of plastic and paper, and demand driving the industry forward. Read More

The grease and cheese study that proved pizza box recyclability

Sponsored: A new study debunked the long-held myth that corrugated pizza boxes are unrecyclable. Now, they’re aiming for a slice of the recycling pie. Read More

Changing the path forward for plastic

Decarbonizing plastic hinges upon revamping infrastructure, investing in novels materials and rethinking lifecycles. Read More