Circular Economy
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
A visit to the future of electronics recycling
The brand-new Camston Wrather circuit board recycling facility in Carlsbad, California, can process 1.5 million pounds every month, a fraction of America's electronic waste. Read More
Panasonic leads by example with its Green Impact vision
Sponsored: Panasonic’s long-term environmental vision demonstrates its commitment to achieving an environmentally sustainable future. Read More
Animal-free offerings are down, but not out
Investments in next-gen materials have slipped and concerns over greenwashing abound, but fashion’s interest in animal-free offerings is still in style. Read More
Microplastics are filling the skies. Will they affect the climate?
Recent studies reveal that tiny pieces of plastic are constantly lofted into the atmosphere. These particles can travel thousands of miles and affect the formation of clouds, which means they have the potential to affect temperature, rainfall and even climate change. Read More
The enormous opportunity of e-waste recycling
In Minnesota alone, the value of metals and materials that could be mined from electronic waste has an estimated value of over $2.8 billion annually. Read More
In the kitchen: Innovations in residential food waste
A relatively new entrant among those selling home gadgets for food waste, Mill keeps food in the system by feeding animals. Read More
Will 2025 plastic packaging commitments ring hollow?
In 2025, there will be media and consumer outrage around all the failed commitments related to eliminating virgin plastic packaging and increasing the use of recycled material. Read More
