Circular Economy
IKEA wants to make buyback permanent in the US
A key part of the company’s effort to become a circular business by 2030. Read More
Inside the Walmart, Target and CVS reusable bag pilots
The Beyond the Bag initiative aims to identify, test and implement innovative single-use alternatives that make sense for stores, customers and the environment. Read More
How the EU is financing circularity
European companies with circular initiatives are benefiting from a strategy that encourages innovation and private investment, from venture capital to green bonds, while providing copious amounts of public funding. Read More
How some restaurants are taking out single-use takeout containers
Burger King, Just Salad and Salvage Hausu are very different restaurants but they're all experimenting with reuse. Read More
Tesla has big recycling goals — but is now the time to celebrate?
Tesla is driving down the amount of waste generated per vehicle and has decreased manufacturing waste by 50 percent in new facilities. Read More
Digitalization enables the circular economy transition — it's time to lean into it
To maintain the value of a product in the economy for as long as possible, information on the product design, composition, and condition is critical. Read More
Manufacturers make PFAS-free food packaging recipe available to all
Manufacturers Zume and Solenis want to encourage others to eliminate the PFAS from food packaging. Read More
What we can learn from space trash
Next time you look up at the night sky and consider your place in the universe, consider that there are 8,000 metric tons of junk swirling around above you. Read More
The world has a packaging problem — a new tool gives companies the ability to fix it
The Understanding Packaging Scorecard is a first-of-its kind tool that measures commonly used foodware and food packaging materials with a single yardstick. Read More
Why repair is the first step to tackling smartphone e-waste
As smartphone sales have skyrocketed, so has the device’s contribution to waste streams and carbon emissions. Read More
