Circular Economy
The 3 essential elements for the circular jobs of the future
Here's what real benefits for workers and communities can look like, as laid out by Circle Economy. Read More
Coyuchi, full circularity and the challenge of textile recycling
The home textiles company — and other players in the textile recycling space — want to show what's possible. Read More
How fashion professionals are re-educating for a circular economy
Eighty percent of a product’s environmental impact is decided on the design table but most apparel professionals weren't trained to design with the end-user or end-of-life of the garment in mind. Read More
The pandemic is changing the dialogue about reusable packaging
Latent distrust about safety won't disappear on its own, so advocates must prepare to double down on discussing the virtues of reusable bags, cups or containers. Read More
Episode 215: Recyclable snack pouches, climate athlete-activists
Plus, how COVID-19 could affect the future of building decarbonization. Read More
Dyper and TerraCycle make composting diapers accessible
Leaders from the two companies hope others will be inspired to do more to reuse or compost their products. Read More
The case for exploring jute as an alternative to plastic
For starters, it's a material that is readily available, biodegradable and affordable. Read More
Circular economy principles are alleviating COVID-19 shortages
With medical supplies and personal protection in short supply, hospitals and companies are embracing refurbishment and reuse. Read More
A tale of two snack pouches
Millions of parents have come to rely on single-serve fruit squeezes, but the packaging piles up in landfills. Here's how GoGo Squeeze and Gerber are reinventing their packaging toward greater recyclability. Read More
Fungi-inspired companies could play a new role in sustainability
From packaging to ecosystem rehabilitation, mycelium — the root structure of mushrooms — has a lot to offer. Read More