Circular Economy
How China and the U.S. can innovate on plastic waste
The world's two biggest producers and consumers of stuff stand to play a pivotal role in creating a circular economy, but they'll both have to get out of their own way. Read More
Dow embraces circularity . . . and fossil fuels
Dow is looking to lead on the circular economy — not so much on moving away from fossil fuels. Read More
The potential for circular textiles to have a positive impact on work and workers
Can unwanted clothes make for happy workers? Read More
Not pulp fiction: Absolut, Coca-Cola and the paper bottle project
The two brands are part of a ‘pioneer community’ that also includes Carlsberg and L’Oreal. Read More
The North Face aims to increase its circularity
The outdoor recreation product company is expanding its Renewed recommerce program. Read More
Plastic to-go containers are bad, but the alternatives might not be much better
Single-use plastic bans are showing up across the nation. But compostable plates and forks may not solve the plastic crisis. Read More
Adidas is latest fashion company hoping to weave recycled plastic into garments
The growing demand for recycled polyester, coupled with a limited supply, signals scarcity and competition ahead. Read More
Plastic choices and their carbon impacts: Setting a strategy and sticking to it
It’s not enough to recognize the risk of trade-offs and unintended consequences. Read More
How companies can align their materials strategy to the SDGs
The textile industry has a powerful opportunity to shift the needle in both producer and consumer contexts. Read More
5 actions companies can take to fix the ubiquitous polybag
If you’ve ever ordered garments online from a retailer, you would have, in all likelihood, had it delivered, neatly sealed within a polybag. Read More
