Circular Economy
Unilever and Alibaba launch AI-powered closed-loop recycling system in 'Waste Free World' initiative
The companies have already installed 20 machines operational in offices and community spaces in Shanghai and Hangzhou, with 500 more set to be installed through 2021. Read More
These companies are seeking to turn carbon into value
Here’s a snapshot of five organizations pioneering new processes that use carbon dioxide as a feedstock for products ranging from fuel to concrete. Read More
5 circular economy questions for 2021
Along with some predictions about the answers. Read More
RethINK PACKAGING: Reconfiguring the Packaging System for a Circular Future
The future of packaging is circular While packaging has improved standards of living by creating access to safe food and water, reducing food waste and ensuring hygiene in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, it is also a contributor to various ecological crises. According to research published by the PEW Charitable Trust and SYSTEMIQ, only 59 per cent of plastic waste is formally collected, and less than 15 per cent is actually recycled. The world’s plastic waste is expected to double and ocean leakage is expected to triple by 2040. Read More
2020 meant less plastic on Tesco shelves across the UK
The supermarket giants said it removed 1 billion pieces of plastic from across its U.K. business last year. Read More
Here's how the circular economy could forever change how cars are made
A circular future is not guaranteed for the auto industry. It depends on the rise of three simultaneous trends, one of which is high vehicle use models such as ride hailing. Read More
5 sustainable packaging developments to watch in 2021
Many companies set 2025 sustainable packaging goals. 2021 will be a year for reckoning and opportunity. Read More
Why storytelling is important for the circular economy
Stories are important because they enable us to imagine and act collaboratively — two cornerstones in the transition to a circular economy. Read More
3 circular economy trends that defined 2020
And why these themes will resonate more loudly in the year to come. Read More
Renewable energy growth depends on a circular economy for batteries
As the renewable energy sector grows, high-capacity long-life battery storage is fundamental to its success. How these batteries are designed and made will define their environmental impact for generations to come. Read More