Circular Economy
Efficiency and performance meet in BMW’s electric i3
Holistic design and advanced lightweight materials set this carbon-fiber sedan apart from the pack. It's also fun to drive. Read More
Plastic costs the environment $75 billion each year, report says
Blame the food sector as the worst offender to natural capital, particularly the oceans, says this U.N. study. Read More
The three stages of scaling up sustainable innovation
It's a long, hard road from the a-ha moment to making innovation work on a large scale. Forum for the Future sees the way. Read More
8 new ways to reduce waste at your business
When you toss something in the trash at work, you're throwing money away. Follow these simple steps to turn garbage into profit. Read More
Inside San Francisco's quest to recycle all trash by 2020
The man who spearheads San Francisco's efforts discusses how the city engages the public in a recycling crusade that targets zero waste. Read More
Insect gears could change the way you look at engineering
Issus coleoptratus is an unlikely hero, but one whose jumping prowess could revolutionize ballistics and spring-loaded machines. Read More
How 3D printing can revolutionize sustainable design
3D printing is the first technology with the potential to enable large-scale local manufacturing. Read More
When is oil greener than corn? 3 obstacles to bio-based materials
Over the product life cycle, natural fibers can be less sustainable than some synthetics. Here's an anatomy of a few notable failures. Read More
How HP is closing the loop on cartridge recycling
It may come at a cost, but HP's decision to deliver ink cartridges containing recycled material means it is hedging against future resource price rises. Read More
How She Leads: H&M's Helena Helmersson
After only a few years as sustainability head at clothing giant H&M, she has been named the most powerful businesswoman in Sweden. What is this star's secret? Read More
