Circular Economy
Costa's coffee grounds brew circular economy success
The U.K.'s "favourite coffee shop" is harnessing existing supply chain networks and latent employee enthusiasm for sustainability. Read More
How even skyscrapers can be circular
Buildings account for nearly 40 percent of energy usage. Prefabrication is just one way to lessen their environmental impact. Read More
How Samsung, Dell are reinventing IT products
In their circular economy efforts, two tech giants lower their carbon footprints while innovating with longer-living products. Read More
Can you imagine a circular city?
The relocalization of commerce helps cities become less vulnerable to national and global disruptions, and the income generated stays in the community. Read More
Closing the loop on the circular economy
A new industrial process holds great promise for the global adoption of a regenerative economy. Read More
Eileen Fisher has designs on keeping clothing out of landfills
Buying recycled items from trusted retailers is the next big fashion trend — and saves billions of tons of clothing from going to waste. Read More
The Closed Loop Fund, at age two, goes with the flow
Can some of the world's largest brands foment a surge in recycling? All it takes is lots of money and grit. A status report. Read More
Why we must design as if we're part of nature
The bad news: We only have a few decades left to shift to regenerative design. But there's good news, too. Read More
3 trends propelling the spread of sustainable business
Big Data and circular economy principles play a starring role in this recent evolution. Read More
Dow Chemical, Tiffany & Co. join a rising tide for ocean cleanup
Business support is starting to swell for circular economy innovations to clean up the oceans. Read More