Circular Economy
New technologies enable a colorful future for circularity of PET plastic
Sponsored: Colored and opaque PET is a valuable recyclable material with significant benefits for brands. New technologies and end markets are expanding the supply of recycled PET, expanding circularity for one of the most widely recycled plastics. Read More
More money, more solutions: We must rethink finance to power the circular economy revolution
To fully capture the circular economy opportunity and trigger catalytic unlocks for the entire market, finance must break out of silos and think innovatively. Read More
Amazon eliminates 15 billion plastic ‘air pillows’ from delivery boxes
The retailer’s latest step to remove single-use plastic across its North American distribution network. Read More
Nearly half of all $1 billion-plus companies are failing the Plastics Scorecard
107 of 225 companies received an F grade, Amazon and Macy’s among them, as “plastic intensity” increases. Read More
Construction giant CRH’s reuse strategy is winning customers such as Google
40 percent of the company’s revenue comes from climate-resilient infrastructure or concrete and asphalt with reduced emissions. Read More
Sustainable packaging helps drive superior product experience
Procter & Gamble’s Responsible Beauty approach focuses on delivering superior consumer experience and value with sustainable packaging playing a key role. Read More
6 ways to tackle the damage plastics are doing
Emissions from plastic are on the verge of exceeding those from cars — yet companies often don’t include plastic in their net-zero strategies. At Circularity 24, a panel of experts gave advice on how to reduce corporate dependency on plastic waste. Read More
Pact including Coca-Cola, Nestlé moves 2025 plastic reduction goals to 2030
The absence of federal standards is hindering the progress of the U.S. Plastics Pact, according to the group. Read More
Circular textile ‘phoenix’ Renewcell is bought out of bankruptcy
Private equity firm Altor, which is renaming the company Circulose, recently raised 3 billion euros to invest in green businesses. Read More
Bipartisan bill aims to spur a $14 billion domestic circular economy
Republicans and Democrats are crossing the aisle to prioritize a domestic textile manufacturing sector. Read More