Circular Economy

The world’s biggest e-commerce company is studying return rates and durability on 100,000 orders. Read More

Beauty and personal care is largely unchecked by the FDA and EPA. A new industry group is releasing data showing replacing harmful chemicals may not be as daunting as once believed. Read More

Animal welfare activists hope down will become taboo, like fur. Brands are using recycled, synthetic and plant-based fill, but the down industry defends its climate-smart credentials. Read More

Billions of dollars are sweetening early efforts by electric vehicle battery recyclers. But swings in materials prices and policy shortcomings complicate the long-term picture. Read More

The company has researched more than 3,000 materials since establishing a global packaging research center in 2021. Read More

These approaches can transform built environments and lead to more economic benefits and better health outcomes. An Ellen MacArthur Foundation report explores the opportunities in Europe. Read More

It cut enough Styrofoam in 2023 alone to fill 67 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Read More

As sustainability teams plan new initiatives for 2025, here are 4 priority to-dos that will help achieve a more circular packaging economy by 2030. Read More

The new law, which will go into effect in 2030, will end the use of intravenous medical supplies that contain between 30 percent to 80 percent toxic chemicals. Read More

Can we nurture nature with every mouthful we eat? The Big Food Redesign Challenge’s 60-plus participants are creating products to do exactly that. Read More