Circular Economy
The electronic waste collection conundrum
Yes, awareness has grown. And, yes, more people are turning in items. But manufacturers must do far more to take back their stuff. Read More
The manufacturer’s framework for repairability in the age of COVID
By understanding the obstacles, makers of stuff can reinvent the way consumers engage with their products and create a more sustainable, circular economy in the process. Read More
Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand?
It's a small niche, but some projections suggest hydrogen from all sources could account for almost 20 percent of energy consumed by 2050. Companies such as Ways2H, SGH2 Energy and Standard Hydrogen are using trash as feedstocks. Read More
Maybe it's time to think about composting clothing
If we can't keep certain items from winding up in oceans or landfills, we should redesign with the expectation of that leakage. Read More
Why corporate leadership on plastic pollution is sorely lacking
A new report shows that the consumer goods industry is failing to address single-use plastics and take financial responsibility to improve recycling. Read More
Now is the time for a materials revolution
Sponsored: Eastman’s chief commercial officer, Brad Lich, discusses their innovative chemical recycling technologies to support a more circular economy right now. Read More
How face masks, gloves and other coronavirus waste are polluting the ocean
Single-use personal protective equipment has become a new form of pollution. Read More
New sustainability standards established for man-made cellulosic fibers
Man-made cellulosic fibers, the second biggest cellulosic fiber group after cotton, holds huge untapped potential to transform the fashion industry, according to Forum for the Future and the Textile Exchange. Read More
Chefs could be the missing ingredient for circular food systems
Their role: minimize waste, celebrate indigenous choices and make regenerative habits tempting and delicious. Read More
Private sectors can engage global communities to improve the health of oceans
In a world where waste management and recycling is on the decline, private sector innovation is needed. Read More
