Circular Economy
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Walmart's Zero Waste Program
Walmart's zero-waste program has diverted millions of tons of materials, such as aluminum, plastic and food waste from landfills, scoring points for avoiding incineration to convert waste to energy. Read More
Autodesk and the Future of Sustainable Design
If you start with the premise that many of the solutions to our global sustainability challenges start with design and systems thinking, this software company is emerging as a key player in a sustainable future. Read More
View from the C-Suite: Campbell's Doug Conant and Denise Morrison
The outgoing and incoming CEOs of the iconic brand discuss the legacy of sustainability in the food industry, how Millennials are shifting the company's focus, and why they changed the "M'm! M'm! Good!" slogan. Read More
Death of Old-Style Lightbulb Forces Easy-Bake Oven Makeover
The pending ban of traditional lightbulbs, which spurred the lighting industry to introduce more energy efficiency products, has led to the redesign of a classic toy -- the Easy-Bake Oven. Read More
Walmart, Patagonia Strengthen Pact to Measure Apparel Impact
Nike, Gap, Patagonia and Walmart have teamed up to create a standard way to measure and evaluate the environmental impact of clothing. Read More
Heinz and Coke Team up to Squeeze Ketchup into PlantBottles
The Coca-Cola Company today announced a partnership that will license the beverage giant's plant-based packaging to Heinz for use in its ketchup packaging. Read More
Using the Principles of 'Cowness' to Create Eco-Friendly Products
Eben Bayer, the co-founder and CEO of Ecovative Design, extols the natural processes and properties of grass and cows as a way of thinking about the design of environmentally responsible products. Read More
Nike: Running Toward Sustainable Consumption
Despite the well-trod cliché that a journey to sustainability is a marathon and not a sprint, Nike, with its Considered design ethos, shows all the signs of being in it for the long haul. Read More
EcoATM Lands $14M in Funding for E-Waste Kiosks
EcoATM has received investment from Coinstar and a grant from the National Science Foundation to advance its kiosks that buy used electronics from consumers. Read More
2009 National Report on Postconsumer Non-Bottle Rigid Plastic Recycling
Along with covering changes in how much plastic was collected and exporting trends, this report identifies barriers that are holding back more domestic recycling. Read More
