Circular Economy
Introducing closed-loop circularity for hard-to-recycle automotive plastics
Sponsored: Molecular recycling can prevent this growing stream of waste from cars out of landfills. Read More
Canopy Planet wins $60 million to scale circular fibers for paper, textiles
The forest conservation nonprofit plans to use the money to create connections between brands and material innovators, and to establish material production hubs. Read More
Black talent is necessary for fashion’s sustainable future
Fashion is one of the fastest growing areas for the green economy, but racial diversity continues to be a challenge for sustainability talent. Read More
What brands excel at recommerce?
A quick introduction to the brand resale index by Trove and OSF Digital. As you may expect for any fast-growing space such as recommerce, leaders and laggards are already distinguishing themselves. Read More
Be excited about EPR, even if it’s not a silver bullet
The bottom line is that a money flow is needed to improve recycling rates, and extended producer responsibility contributes to that. Read More
Maximizing Returns: The Benefits and Best Practices of Mail-Back Programs
Mail-back programs are services that allow companies to properly manage their regulated or hard-to-recycle waste materials by returning them by mail to the manufacturer or a designated facility. These programs are typically used for products such as batteries, electronics, and other regulated materials that cannot be disposed of through traditional means. Businesses can also establish mail-back programs for more common materials such as plastic, paper, and cardboard. Read More
The Great Salt Lake's dire need for regeneration
Scientists have estimated that without immediate action, the lake could dry up in as little as five years. Here are some ideas for its recovery. Read More
Episode 358: Engineering sustainability, celebrating 'solutionists'
Featuring an episode with Solitaire Townsend, co-founder and chief solutionist with sustainability advisory firm Futerra. Read More
As millions of solar panels age out, recyclers hope to cash in
Solar panels have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years, but they contain valuable metals, including silver and copper. With a surge of expired panels expected soon, companies are emerging that seek to recycle the reusable materials and keep the panels out of landfills. Read More
Interface @ 50: A conversation with CEO Laurel Hurd
At the half-century mark, the sustainability icon doesn’t seem to be resting on its, um, laurels. Read More