Recycling
System-level change for circularity: The central role of partnerships
Sponsored: Leadership no longer looks like a large company beating the competition to an incredible, unique solution; it looks like changing the system through collaborative innovation. Read More
The flexible film recycling conundrum
The major challenge with flexible packaging remains its recyclability. TerraCycle founder Tom Szaky discusses likely scenarios for what's ahead. Read More
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
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