Circular Economy
The hottest business trends are circular
The linear economy poses serious financial, reputational and regulatory risks as resources diminish and demand grows, and more companies recognize that. Read More
3 ways to move your company toward the circular economy
It's time for global businesses to adopt "make, use, return" as our collective operational mantra. Read More
Kering and Silicon Valley find a good fit in sustainable fashion
The acclaimed fashion company behind Gucci and Saint Laurent teams with a startup accelerator to find the next big thing in circular, durable and decarbonized fashion. Read More
Can Apple close the loop? Tech giant targets 100% recycled material
No more mining: Apple aims to use 100 percent recycled materials to make its iPhones, Macbooks and other electronics products in the future. Read More
Will wearable technology destroy advances in recycling?
Sponsored: From Fitness trackers to smart socks, these innovations bring lots of promise — but also environmental challenges. Read More
When (animal) waste really does equal (people) food
Wisconsin-based Midwestern BioAg is turning manure into a lightweight, easily transportable fertilizer that helps build organic matter in soil, helping it store carbon — an important climate benefit. 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
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
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
Circular water companies make a splash heard ‘round the world
Apana, Shell and Veolia use circular principles to retain and recycle water used in farming, fracking and washing machines. Read More