Circular Economy

Scraps from factory floor are recycled into new swimsuits under a new closed-loop initiative from Speedo and Aquafil. Read More

Borrowing inspiration from the scaly exterior of a snake could help improve the function of a range of industrial products. Read More

Hospital food is just one part of the problem, as well as one of a handful of powerful solutions, to make medical care sustainable. Read More

From Coca-Cola to a range of upstarts, researchers seek better ways to meet demand for durable, versatile materials. Read More

From gripping an object on an assembly line to navigation modeled off of animals' built-in sonar, nature offers an array of enviable features for robotics researchers. Read More

You thought open source innovation was only for high-tech titans such as Tesla and Google? Think again. Read More

A combination of regulatory prowess, integrated sustainability goals and attention to operational details are key for businesses, cities and other organizations wading into take-back recycling programs. Read More

Dumpster diving, prevention, promoting reuse and diversion are the four roads a company needs to travel to get to zero waste, ENGIE Insight advises. Read More

Driven by customer wishes and cost savings, more and more companies strive for zero waste. But it isn’t easy. Read More

Surfboard materials are experiencing a wave of innovation with big implications for other industries. But could familiar concerns about performance, appearance and costs hinder sales? Read More