Circular Economy
5 innovations that could end plastic waste
These ideas could help design a system that keeps these materials from becoming trash in the first place. Read More
Interface and Levi's on what the fabric of sustainability feels like in 2030
Two corporate innovators share an ambition to solve plastic waste and other vexing problems. Read More
In Kenya, the circular economy modernizes small-scale farming
Traditional agricultural practices often aim to maximize value of resources and minimize waste. Can we save that thought? Read More
Aldi cracks down on plastic waste
The international discount grocer just set a goal to ensure packaging for products carrying its own label will be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2022. Read More
How to keep computers out of landfills and recyclers out of prison
Could a circular economy solution among suppliers fix Eric Lundgren's predicament? Read More
TerraCycle: Eliminating the idea of waste by recycling everything
Tom Szaky built a company around one question: 'Why does waste exist?' Now it's entering a new phase of growth. Read More
Purposeful packaging for the circular products revolution requires out-of-the-box thinking
Updating international standards can take things only so far. We need a more holistic and dynamic approach to innovation. Read More
7 companies advancing the circular economy by selling products as a service
The experiments involve everything from replacement tires to temporary apartments. Read More
Innovative tip-to-tail ideas for reducing seafood waste
Seafood and the circular economy are converging as innovative startups craft everything from renewable energy to "fish leather" shoes. Read More
Walmart: Joining Project Gigaton doesn't have to be a heavy lift
Scale will come in the form of many small commitments, at least to start. Read More
