Circular Economy
Companies race to comply with California’s new plastic reduction law
There’s little guesswork but a lot of preparation ahead for companies operating in California. Read More
New certification sets best practices for chemical recyclers
The framework from SCS Standards and Assurance Systems defines best practices for site-level operations and disclosures. Read More
How Coach and Amazon put an internal value on reuse and recycling
Sustainability strategists at both companies emphasize cost savings and new revenue opportunities. Read More
How sustainability is being reshaped in 2026
Companies are quietly but meaningfully innovating operations and infrastructure to deliver environmental — and financial – results. Read More
Next-gen fiber solutions emerge as forest supplies tighten
Forward-looking supply chains create economic opportunity in rural and agricultural communities, reduce air pollution and relieve sourcing pressure on forests. Read More
This new symbol indicates a bottle, cup or container is reusable
The new logo can be used by companies conforming to standards being developed by PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse. Read More
New regulations protect consumers and the environment from zombie tech
Legislative and judicial threads are converging around consumer experience at the end of products' lives. Read More
5 years of lessons from extended producer responsibility laws
Legal challenges may slow things, but they won’t stop the momentum for tighter, more widespread regulation. Read More
Demystifying the ‘say-do’ gap in sustainable product purchases
Consumers are buying sustainable products, but brands aren't meeting their demand. Read More
Georgia-Pacific updates its barcodes to speed EPR reporting
The paper and building products company is using guidance developed by nonprofit GS1, which manages UPC standards. Read More
