Circular Economy
Why we're still at sea on ocean plastics — the real reasons we haven’t solved the plastic crisis yet
Our circular economy analyst on the Ocean Plastics Leadership Summit, a seaside session with companies, NGOs, waste management firms and innovators. Read More
The hidden relationship between the plastics industry and fracking in the US
Plastic production runs on natural gas — and both pose dangers to the public. Read More
Bringing the power of plastic recycling to the people
A new project can help empower local communities to take recycling into their own bins. Read More
It's a circular world: AI, robotics and chemical recycling are redefining a $110 billion industry
Yes, the system is under pressure but municipalities like New York and Minneapolis have figured out ways to find value in their recycling streams. Read More
GreenBiz Insights: Circular Packaging Trends
Public concern over packaging waste — especially marine plastics found in streams, rivers and oceans — has reached a fevered pitch. For the companies behind the brands whose logos adorn some of this waste, public concern has become a significant risk and liability issue. Much of this is happening amid the rise of the circular economy, the notion of transforming products and commerce from linear to closed-loop systems. Read More
4 reasons businesses should set sustainable packaging goals
Plus, some practical ideas for achieving them. Read More
Tom Szaky of Terracycle on reuse's 'cool factor'
Consumers love a shiny new object — how can a reuse model replace that relationship? Read More
What is it about humans and waste?
Excerpt from a new book on the human condition, from the former CEO of Green Seal. Read More
Scientists around the world are turning agricultural waste into food, packaging and skincare products
By upcycling biomass, innovators aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the economic viability of farming. Read More
In the U.K., a creative recycling project finds success and expansion
Hubbub and Ecosurety are rolling out an initiative that has doubled recycling rates in Leeds City Centre, creating a replicable model for other cities to follow. Read More
