Circular Economy

The Product Mindset is the only global study of its kind, highlighting key findings and insights about the ways manufacturers and consumers think and make decisions about products. For the first time ever, key research findings and priority rankings from The Product Mindset are available for you to analyze, segment and explore through a new interactive tool. This year's study reveals six key insights about what is shaping the buying choices consumers make, which is particularly relevant on Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Read More

As the world’s consumption of natural resources continues to grow at an ever increasing rate, the design and manufacture of environmentally responsible products is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Producers are giving increased attention to the environmental impact of their products across the entire product life cycle, including design and manufacturing through actual use to end-of-life. Such efforts from producers are now leading towards the collection and compilation of relevant environmental data. Read More

That’s just what Puma, Kraft and Kimberly-Clark® did. Check out the expert advice in this free whitepaper - Five Steps to Sustainable Packaging from PE INTERNATIONAL. PE has worked with some of the most innovative brands to create award-winning, customer-engaging packaging, including Puma’s ‘Clever Little Bag’ and the Kraft ‘YES pack’.This whitepaper holds the key to realizing the value of sustainable packaging efforts in five easy steps: Read More

Biodiesel is good for the environment and the economy, yet it's not getting the love it deserves — starting with regulation. Read More

The green group appears to have LEGO in its crosshairs, but Big Oil is the true target. Here's the lesson for your company. Read More

In a truly circular economy where waste becomes nutrients, economic growth would be decoupled from environmental restraints. See who is leading the way. Read More

Interest in recycling is looping back around. Here's $100 million to make that happen. Read More

The crowdfunded start-up brings social awareness to phone manufacturing. Read More

Vehicle makers cut costs — and the fuel needed to move a plane or car's mass — with software that uses biomimicry principles. Read More

Companies are looking further up the supply chain at materials sourcing and product design to create more environmentally-friendly products and packaging that make waste reduction and landfill diversion goals more achievable for them and their customers.At the same time, leading companies are establishing aggressive zero waste policies that provide guiding principles and an overall vision to internal and external stakeholders. Their work represents a vital core of a zero waste sustainability initiative and the commitments, values and objectives that can drive it forward. Read More