Recycling
Going beyond single-use packaging to address all plastic waste
Tackling the diversity and volume of plastic waste today requires not only multiple strategies, but also the participation of all stakeholders to drive toward an optimal system. Read More
The How2Recycle label needs a massive campaign. Brands should make it happen
Consumer-packaged goods brands have a vested interest in encouraging better recycling behaviors. Why aren't they helping? Read More
Tesla's co-founder is pioneering a circular system for electric vehicle batteries
By sourcing leftover materials from current factories, Redwood Materials can help lower the cost of batteries and also reduce considerable waste. Read More
How AI and robotics are shaping the MRF of the future
Sophisticated materials recovery facilities of the future won’t be cheap. Will they have payoff for recyclers and their customers? Read More
The pandemic made plexiglass an everyday item — can Lucite make it circular?
These days, it's hard to leave the house without seeing a plexiglass shield, but what will happen to that plastic when the pandemic is over? Read More
Secrets for circular supply chain partnerships from Interface and Aquafil
How can your supply chain embrace circularity? The interplay between these two innovators offers powerful examples. Read More
Now is the time for a materials revolution
Sponsored: Eastman’s chief commercial officer, Brad Lich, discusses their innovative chemical recycling technologies to support a more circular economy right now. Read More
A 20/20 view of sustainable packaging
Sponsored: A look at the wins, gaps and trends in sustainable packaging. Was there enough progress to overcome challenges from the pandemic? Read More
Protector or polluter? The impact of COVID-19 on the movement to end plastic waste
Single-use plastics are helping keep people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, but creating new challenges for governments in dealing with the waste problem. Read More
Will recycled plastics survive tanking oil prices?
Ultra-cheap oil and COVID-19 are threatening companies' attempts to clean up their acts on plastic. Read More