Circular Economy
What to look out for at Circularity 25 this week
Circular economy practitioners join in Denver from April 29 to May 1. Here are key moments to watch from the event, remotely or in person. Read More
Watch the Circularity 25 keynotes live today
Speakers include the chief sustainability officer at Crocs, and the leader of Google X's circularity moonshot. Read More
Lessons from the emerging effort to advance ‘circular’ textiles in health care
In a bid to reduce plastic waste and emissions, startups and researchers are advancing the frontiers of recyclables. Read More
Microsoft is mining hard drives for rare earths. Why it matters
Recycling materials domestically is one counter to China’s export restrictions, and these materials could contribute. Read More
Progress report: Apple’s push to use recycled aluminum, rare earths and 13 other materials
The company avoided 6.2 million metric tons of emissions in 2024 by opting for recycled and low-carbon materials, according to its 2025 Environmental Progress Report. Read More
How tariffs are challenging purpose-driven small companies
Sustainability-focused brands face devastating impacts as Trump's taxes yo-yo, but some among them advise against hitting the panic button just yet. Read More
Costco and Unilever boost credibility of refillable packaging
Consumer products upstarts Clean Cult and Wild have shunned single-use plastic since their inception. Read More
3 ways H&M is improving its footprint — and the hurdles that remain
Apparel industry experts weigh in on the Swedish fast-fashion giant's latest sustainability report. Read More
How Wrangler created affordable ‘circular’ jeans for Walmart
Although limited in scope, the Kontoor subsidiary's effort offers valuable lessons for sustainability professionals. Read More
Reusable packaging: 5 categories where it makes sense
What do they have in common? You can find all of them at your neighborhood grocery store. Read More
