Circular Economy
Have surfers discovered the future of sustainable design?
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
Best Buy's 5 pillars for building a successful take-back program
E-waste is a big issue, and it takes time to build a pilot project into a replicable component of business operations. Here's what the mega-retailer learned along the way. Read More
8 ways to make products a force for good
L'Oreal, Unilever, Philips and others are integrating sustainability into the full lifecycle of product and service design, use and disposal. Read More
Fix more, buy less: can Patagonia help rebrand repairs?
A groundswell of product repair efforts — including Patagonia's new "Worn Wear" tour — are banking on macro-trends such as the maker movement to help sell the value of extended product lifespans. Read More
Is Walmart selling unsustainable products from 'sustainability leaders'?
Walmart's Sustainability Leaders program can confuse customers into believing some very unsustainable products are environmentally friendly, says Seventh Generation's former CEO. Read More
What a toothbrush says about the state of the circular economy
Environmentalists and green businesses face a daunting challenge if they are ever to establish circular economy thinking in the corporate mainstream. Read More
5 public-private partnerships pushing the sustainability envelope
See how the combined strengths of governments, businesses and non-profits are addressing some of the world’s social and environmental problems. Read More
Bigbelly wants to be more than a smart trash company
Solar-powered trash compactors become a new node on the Internet of Things. Read More
JetBlue's secret for sustainability liftoff: People
JetBlue still believes that treating people well affects profits. That includes protecting ecosystems to benefit communities. Read More
Johnson & Johnson targets supply chain for health care sustainability
The pharmaceutical giant's czar of all things health, safety and sustainability talks overhauling supply chains. Read More
