Circular Economy

Sponsored: Molecular recycling can prevent this growing stream of waste from cars out of landfills. Read More

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

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

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

The bottom line is that a money flow is needed to improve recycling rates, and extended producer responsibility contributes to that. Read More

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

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

Featuring an episode with Solitaire Townsend, co-founder and chief solutionist with sustainability advisory firm Futerra. Read More

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

At the half-century mark, the sustainability icon doesn’t seem to be resting on its, um, laurels. Read More