Circular Economy
Bill McDonough at 70: A look back … and ahead
On the occasion of his 70th birthday, a conversation with the self-described "hyperactive" architect, designer and author William McDonough. Read More
Nestlé and Microsoft on financing circular innovations
Closed Loop Partners and Nuveen also share tips about how to take advantage of the growing opportunities. Read More
Major retailers are backing these 9 alternatives to single-use plastic bags
The winners of the Beyond the Bag initiative will receive a portion of $1 million and the chance to refine or test their products and technologies. Read More
Lessons from 3 emerging bio-based material technologies
Products such as electronic displays made from fish scales to sanitary products made from banana fibers have made headlines. What opportunities do bio-based materials afford? Read More
Why efforts to curb plastic waste are failing
The global burden of plastic waste continues to escalate even to the point of requiring a redefinition of its sources and scale. Read More
We need to talk about consumption
The roots of overconsumption — culture, values, worldviews, capitalism — are some of the most unpopular and uncomfortable topics of conversation at any company. Read More
Why data and measurement are key to a circular economy transition
Measuring circular economy performance requires data on areas of a business that haven’t traditionally been measured. Read More
The Wild West of plastic credits and offsets
Thanks to the rise in plastics pledges, an emerging and undefined market for plastic offsets is just beginning to take shape. And it's messy. Read More
Proposed model shows potential for circular practices in construction steel
A suggested process that could enable steelmakers to offer reused materials profitably. Read More
This acquisition could help make sustainable packaging the norm
The union of Jabil and Ecologic Brands will drive manufacturing scale for the upstart's innovative paper bottle. Read More
