Circular Economy
21 solutions to make our economy more circular
Instead of producing more things, we must maximize the use of existing ones. Read More
Kroger and Loop bring first US in-store reuse pilot to Portland
The companies launched the first Loop retail service in the US with a six-month pilot this week in Fred Meyer stores. Read More
Meet the entrepreneur turning Israel’s trash into somebody’s dash
Fueled by a recent infusion of $170 million, alternative plastics maker UBQ Materials is building its first international facility in Europe and has set its sights on the United States. Read More
Seizing the value of fallen trees
How circular economics for wood waste can grow in New York City; Pittsburgh and Eugene, Oregon. Read More
What needs to change to build a true circular economy
To mitigate the worst impacts of climate change we’ll need to build a circular economy and rethink how we make and use things. Read More
Plastic pollution is bad, but how exactly is it linked to climate change?
It's a burning problem, among others. Read More
Mining money: Startups Kobold, Nth Cycle score new venture rounds
Where do we dig up critical minerals and metals for the clean economy while doing the least damage possible? That’s a question that hundreds if not thousands of entrepreneurs are trying to solve. Read More
The circular economy professional gets promoted
From Google to Philips to Zalando, corporate circular economy roles are finally gaining greater recognition. Read More
Chemical recycling is getting more attention than ever, but its benefits are unproven
Is it creating an incentive to keep generating plastic waste? Read More
This startup is automating supply chain links to fight e-waste
Apkudo announced a $14.4 million growth funding round on Feb. 8, 2022, that should help further the growth and development of its connected device platform. Read More