Circular Economy
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
Domo, Covestro, BASF are testing blockchain for tracing plastics
The mission: create an open data-sharing application that chemicals and plastics producers can use to inform circular production processes. Read More
How companies — from automotive to apparel — can transform waste into resources
One key is to design out waste in the first place. Read More
Not just biofuels: Algae's next wave
Applications in packaging and other products are beginning to gain momentum. Read More