Circular Economy
Zara owner announces commitment to halve emissions by 2030
Spanish fashion group Inditex said it will turn to recycling and regenerative farming to help meet ambitious new sustainability targets. Read More
7 cool sustainable packages to try: Edible cups, bamboo lip balm tubes and more
There are a host of innovations in compostable packaging. Here are some of my favorites, and why. Read More
Beyond the yuck factor: Cities turn to ‘extreme’ water recycling
San Francisco is at the forefront of a movement to recycle wastewater from commercial buildings, homes and neighborhoods and use it for toilets and landscaping. This decentralized approach, proponents say, will drive down demand in an era of increasing water scarcity. Read More
As plastics pile up, can 'advanced' recycling cut the waste?
Proponents of pyrolysis — including oil and gas companies — contend it will reduce plastic pollution. But critics say it will only perpetuate a dependence on fossil fuels. Read More
And the Reusie goes to…
A recap of the awards honoring the people, communities and organizations bringing reuse solutions for consumer packaging and products to the world at large. Read More
Circular credit cards: Mastercard, HSBC and TerraCycle launch recycling program
The initiative will be piloted across select HSBC banks where customers can securely recycle old cards in-branch. Read More
Why plastic-eating enzymes are in fashion with Lululemon, Patagonia, Stella McCartney and Puma
French startup Carbios, U.S. firm Protein Evolution and Australian venture Samsara Eco are three early-stage companies pioneering enzymatic approaches to recycling textiles. Read More
Now you can copy the Allbirds zero-footprint shoe design
The company’s new Moonshot high-top, due commercially in 2024, uses specially sourced merino wool and a bio-based sole that slashes emissions associated with production. Allbirds published the “recipe” so other footwear companies can copy the approach. Read More
Where shellfish, seaweed and circularity thrive
How one aquaculture farm is bringing regeneration to Puget Sound. Read More
How do we overcome the biggest obstacles to a circular economy? Emerging Leaders weigh in
We asked the next generation of circularity professionals to identify the largest obstacles to circular strategies and how they would attack them. Read More
