Hope Theory offers a vision for the circular economy

These three steps can help apply hope to the cause of advancing circularity. Read More

Is Coca-Cola the worst plastic polluter in the UK?

PepsiCo, McDonald's, Nestlé and others were also featured among the "Dirty Dozen" report on plastic litter by Surfers Against Sewage. Read More

Attitudes toward ‘stuff’ are changing: 4 business opportunities

A new report highlights the new business opportunities that consumer attitudes toward products represent for circular innovation in the next three to five years. Read More

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