Circular Economy
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
Pondering chemical accidents and the industry we’ve come to accept
When materials such as asbestos were put into use, lead was added to paint and gasoline and we discovered the properties of PVC, we didn’t know any better. Now we do, and it is time to start acting like it. Read More
Battery recycling, two ways
A new corps of startups have different methods, but the same goal: Avoid the environmental and human impacts of lithium mining. Read More
Keeping sustainability at the center of large-scale events
Sponsored: Today’s fans require much more than just entertainment; they expect sustainable and values-driven sporting events. Is your event meeting the moment? Read More
Episode 352: TikTok, the metaverse and reusable food containers
Caroline Vanderlip, founder and CEO of Re:Dish, dishes about corporate adoption of reusable food containers and what's next for the New York startup. Read More
Why reuse programs shouldn't wait for consumers
Recent surveys and pilots can help us better understand the consumer appetite for reusable packaging — and provide insights into how reuse should move forward. Read More
