Circular Economy
Automating textile waste will change the game for clothing recycling
A partnership between German company Stadler and Norwegian company Tomra has opened the first fully automated textile sorting plant in Malmö, Sweden. Read More
Outdoor gear company Arc'teryx flies toward a circular economy
The new ReBird online platform is a place for Arc'teryx to share its circular economy efforts. Read More
Calculating the carbon footprint of circular strategies
Why is there disconnect between circular economy strategies and most corporate climate roadmaps? Read More
Inside the EU's waste-to-energy battle
With increasing concern about waste-to-energy plants’ CO2 emissions, the EU is now withdrawing support for these trash-burning facilities. Read More
A partnership in furniture brings the circular economy to consumers
The partnership between the home decor brand Made.com and second hand marketplace Geev allows consumers to sell used pieces instead of creating trash. Read More
The world's nuclear fleet is aging — how do you recycle a nuclear power plant?
270 of the 440 operating reactors worldwide are more than 30 years old. Many nuclear plants originally were designed for a service life lasting around 30 years. Read More
Episode 267: Talking recommerce with Trove, mangrove musings
Plus, how Salesforce sustainability guru Patrick Flynn is motivating suppliers to get on board with science-based targets. Read More
The circular economy transition is a billion-dollar opportunity for Africa
New research shows that creating five new industries in Africa could pose the biggest opportunities for increased circularity in sectors that will support the economy, jobs, and the environment. Read More
To package or not to package? 3 critical steps to advance sustainable food packaging
In the U.S. we throw away $43 million worth of food into landfills, where food waste emits greenhouse gases as it decomposes. Read More
Keeping fashion workers in the loop
Three questions on how to advance a circular fashion industry that works for all. Read More
