Circular Economy
How Playworld Systems makes outdoor play sustainable
Playworld Systems has made a company-wide commitment to adopt Cradle to Cradle design, avoid harmful materials and eliminate waste. Read More
A look inside David Steiner’s waste-to-gold alchemy
Five years ago, Waste Management's CEO painted a portrait of a company mining landfills for materials, energy, and fuels. How's it going? Read More
What Henry Ford can teach us about sustainable innovation
The father of the automobile saw innovation as a problem in need of an integrated solution. Why can't green businesses do the same? Read More
IBM buys from its own supply of recycled electronics
IBM’s Global Asset Recovery Services has turned millions of unwanted electronics into new products for itself and for other companies. Read More
Staples brings responsible e-waste recycling across the U.S.
Staples' 1,500 locations will send e-waste to e-Stewards certified recyclers. Read More
New carbon-positive plastic could reduce packaging emissions
Is carbon positive packaging possible? Polythene U.K. claims its newly launched Polyair packaging, made from sugar cane, actively removes carbon-dioxide from the atmosphere. Read More
Joel Makower talks to Bill McDonough about 'The Upcycle'
A conversation with the renowned designer and architect about his new book. Read More
Unwrapping environmental benefits: Assessing the life-cycle of sterilization containers
Gettting rid of medical waste sustainably requires a healthy dose of effort. Read More
Innovation doesn't guarantee success: Mirasol's market journey
A brilliant, bio-inspired technical innovation has not been enough to ensure that Qualcomm's e-reader technology would gain a market foothold. Read More
Cut the wrap: How to reduce hospital waste and emissions
Disposable wrap is often used to sterilize surgical tools, but reusable cases provide a more sustainable alternative. Read More