Three lessons we learned moving a small, family company toward a more sustainable future

Sponsored: Kwik Lok’s co-owners share what they have learned about making transformative change. Read More

Can paving with plastic make a dent in global waste?

Roads in which waste plastic is melted down and mixed with paving materials are becoming more common around the world. Although for now they remain a niche technology, experts say the roads could become one of a diverse array of uses for discarded plastic. Read More

Reduce, reuse, recycle, register?

As more companies create and market products made using recycled materials, inventors may wonder how they can protect their investment in the development of such products. Read More

Biodiversity and the circular economy

A central aim of the circular economy is to curb the extraction of finite resources and to regenerate living systems. Those strategies support the preservation of biological diversity, but only if they are done right.  Read More

5 opportunities of a circular economy

Here's an excellent place to start in shifting to circular models across five important sectors. Read More

Circular business model lessons from IKEA, REI and Eileen Fisher

These retailers are at different stops on their circular business journeys. Read More

Virtual twins: An untapped resource to drive sustainable operations

Sponsored: Virtual twin technologies are a powerful but largely untapped resource that can be the key to unlocking the potential for industries to drive more sustainable operations and circular ambitions. Read More

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