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