Circular Economy

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

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

Sponsored: Panasonic’s long-term environmental vision demonstrates its commitment to achieving an environmentally sustainable future. Read More

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

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

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