Circular Economy
EV battery recycling is building a circular economy from scratch
Billions of dollars are sweetening early efforts by electric vehicle battery recyclers. But swings in materials prices and policy shortcomings complicate the long-term picture. Read More
Inside Unilever’s R&D efforts to reduce plastics use
The company has researched more than 3,000 materials since establishing a global packaging research center in 2021. Read More
6 strategies for achieving circularity in the built environment
These approaches can transform built environments and lead to more economic benefits and better health outcomes. An Ellen MacArthur Foundation report explores the opportunities in Europe. Read More
Home Depot’s big plastic packaging purge
It cut enough Styrofoam in 2023 alone to fill 67 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Read More
4 priorities for sustainable packaging in 2025
As sustainability teams plan new initiatives for 2025, here are 4 priority to-dos that will help achieve a more circular packaging economy by 2030. Read More
California’s ban on toxic IV bags marks a shift for health care plastics
The new law, which will go into effect in 2030, will end the use of intravenous medical supplies that contain between 30 percent to 80 percent toxic chemicals. Read More
From testing to tasting: How 3 companies are developing nature-first foods
Can we nurture nature with every mouthful we eat? The Big Food Redesign Challenge’s 60-plus participants are creating products to do exactly that. Read More
Fashion’s addiction to polyester helps Big Oil, hurts the rest of us: New report
Petroleum-based fibers are spiraling out of control as Zara, Calvin Klein and other brands pay little regard to the harm they cause, the Changing Markets Foundation finds. Read More
What companies can learn from Keurig’s SEC case over K-Cup recycling claims
The government slapped Keurig Dr Pepper on the wrist for claiming its coffee pods are recyclable. Here's what others risk by making claims about plastic. Read More
How Crocs is reducing the carbon footprint of its clogs
The plastic clog maker seeks to pick up the pace of material innovations. Read More