Circular Economy
Episode 213: The pandemic's impact on the clean economy, geoengineering geek-out
Plus, highlights from this week's webcast on how retailers can embrace the circular economy. Read More
IKEA, Nordstrom, Walgreens on the many opportunities for circularity in retail
From recipes for recommerce to changing packaging ingredients, the retail sector is integral to adoption of the circular economy. Don't expect a cookie-cutter approach. Read More
Why plastics are also a climate issue
We can’t tackle one successfully without tackling the other, as many of the reasons for and solutions to the growing plastic and climate problems are the same. Read More
Where does your waste plastic go? This guide can help businesses develop the details
The Plastic Leak Project, created by Quantis in partnership with 35 organizations, takes a science-based approach to understanding plastic pollution in order to help companies reduce their waste flows. Read More
Testing the mettle of the aluminum cup
Which is better: reusable, unrecyclable plastic or single-use, recyclable aluminum? Read More
In a circular economy, product-as-a-service has social and environmental benefits
Looking at washing machines, research from Sweden's Linköping University tries to solve part of the puzzle about how to shift business models to find more traction when it comes to being circular, as well as adding a social element. Read More
Andy Tomkins brings Canon's new circular focus into view
The sustainability engagement manager explains the goals of working for the common good with a circular business model that makes sense economically. Read More
Learning from social enterprises creating an inclusive circular economy
The transition will require people to work together across companies and sectors, using skills such as empathy, craftsmanship and ingenuity. Read More
The case for designing a circular battery
Some batteries designed for transportation applications may have the opportunity to be recovered and reused for another purpose before even reaching the stage of recycling. Read More
What’s driving the industry shift to circularity?
For some industries, rising consumer demand and expectations are a clear driver. In others, there's regulatory pressure. Read More
