Circular Economy
The perfect pair? Custom-fit jeans startup challenges fast fashion mindset
Instead of buying off the rack, consumers receive a bespoke pair customized for their body. Aside from eliminating inventory waste, the hope is customers will keep the durable apparel longer. Read More
Circularity or safety in second life products? Here’s how to achieve both
Sponsored: The growing prevalence of second life products achieves circular objectives, but there may be safety risks inherent with refurbished products. We’ll explore some of the risks and propose best practices for verifying the safety of second life products. Read More
Closed Loop Partners teams with Walmart, CVS, Target to take on the plastic bag
The goal of the three-year partnership will include a search for a solution to replace the single-use plastic bag. Read More
This startup’s plant-based plastics promise circularity. Can it deliver?
Some intelligent summary here. Read More
Tupperware inches towards circular processes, one plastic container at a time
Currently, Tupperware sells two products made out of circular polymer material from resin company SABIC: a straw and a to-go coffee cup. Read More
Episode 228: Talking circularity, a 'nature-positive' future
Plus, sound bites from three more 2020 GreenBiz 30 Under 30 honorees. Read More
Governments and companies need to fill the plastic data gap
Without data, it's difficult to know your impact. Simply put, we can’t manage what we can’t measure. Read More
The future of the fashion industry requires innovative circular systems
This company is trying to show the world that we can create industrial systems that are beneficial to humanity and to our habitat. Read More
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