Circular Economy
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
Apple’s recycled materials push bears fruit
The company’s switch to low-carbon materials helped it avoid 6 million metric tons in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025. Read More
How Jabil uses AI and robotics to bolster its decarbonization agenda
The contract manufacturer for Apple, Amazon and others is overhauling its systems for the sake of efficiency and emissions reductions. Read More
2 factors that will determine if brands can make consumer refills work
From hand soap to face masks, consumers are ready for reusable packaging — and they know what they want. Read More
The math behind Lego’s big virgin plastic reduction
More than half of the materials the toymaker bought in 2025 to make its bricks came from recycled or renewable sources. Read More
Urban mining enters the supply-chain risk conversation
The Circular Supply Chain Coalition is seeking to build e-waste recycling nerve centers in North America, Europe and Asia. Read More
What circularity practitioners can learn from fast-moving consumer goods
Return velocity is key to true circularity. Read More
A better way for businesses to measure circularity efforts
Measuring consistent metrics and having common definitions are key to scaling circularity. Read More
