Circular Economy

Sustainability advocates celebrate zero-waste goals. But perhaps they have the unintended effect of labeling certain materials as needing to be eliminated. Read More

Mining giants, battery makers, auto manufacturers and energy companies must create an entirely new framework to source, extract and process battery materials sustainably. Read More

A workable system must consider consumer demand and readiness, cultural differences and financial barriers. Read More

More than 100 billion garments are produced annually. Many end up in the landfill. Read More

Commitments have been made to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy. But to achieve net-zero by 2050, we need to address the way we make and use products, materials, and food. We need a circular economy. Read More

The new president of European Economic and Social Committee, Christa Schweng, answers key questions on how she plans to grow the circular economy in the EU. Read More

Beyond its direct effects on protecting the health of consumers and reducing toxic chemicals in the environment, the chemical strategy is a key component in the EU’s path towards a circular economy. Read More

The U.S. exports up to 40 percent of its e-waste, some of which goes to regions such as Southeast Asia that have little environmental oversight. Read More

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

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