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What is a city? The SDGs depend on an answer
This month, policymakers are meeting to universally define a "city", which will help the global sustainability community reach the U.N. global goals. Read More
Inside the strange, circular world of advanced materials
Manufacturers such as BSF, Dow and Eastman are racing to develop recyclable, reusable and durable materials with which to build the future. Read More
Recycling fishing gear is a net positive for startups and oceans
Companies such as Aquafil are biting at the chance to recycle more than 700,000 tons of discarded marine gear that threaten marine life. Read More
The profitable hospital system with sustainability in its DNA
Gundersen Health Systems became the first U.S. hospital to reach renewable energy independence, saved $3 million and improved community health. Read More
Why companies get their carbon footprints wrong
A new study argues that companies fail to take into account the way emissions fluctuate throughout the day. Read More
GM, Lyft and Otto on the future of mobility
These five videos bridge the divide between science fiction and our transportation reality. Read More
Measuring the ROI for circularity soon may be easier
Benefits of the circular economy go beyond reductions of waste and carbon emissions to real business advantages. Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Accenture and UL EHS are building metrics to prove them. Read More
The 3 business risks of using fossil fuels
Smart companies are betting on clean energy to power their growth. These factors are powerful motivators. Read More
Nature is talking — are you listening and re-calibrating strategy as needed?
Misreading climatic, water, or ecological signals could translate become a significant misstep for many companies. Read More
What it takes to design products for the circular economy
Planned permanence and material reincarnation both have virtues in pushing the linear economy closer to this desired new model. Read More