Circular Economy
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
5 ways big companies can get more out of climate tech startups
Large companies are collaborating with green startups to advance their sustainability goals; these 5 tips can forge fruitful partnerships. Read More
Inside Shein’s plan to recycle ‘deadstock’ material into new clothing
The company wants to be ‘fully circular’ by 2050 but its emissions have increased by 52%. Read More
Failure is an option: We already know the outcome of global plastic waste negotiations
Delegates at the final U.N. meeting in November will likely fail to produce a binding international treaty that will reverse the growing trend of plastic pollution. Read More
The role of partnerships to advance circular strategies
Sponsored: Diageo is forming partnerships to create sustainable packaging for its premium spirits brands. Read More
$160 million in circular manufacturing funds up for grabs
44 projects are hoping to get investment from the National Science Foundation in 2025. Read More
Ottawa talks signal progress toward plastic treaty, but delegations must pick up pace
With time running out to agree on a legally binding global treaty to end plastic pollution, delegates must hold firm on ambition and drive momentum heading into the final round of negotiations. Read More
Google wants to help other companies eliminate plastic from their packaging
The company will publish a 70-page guide in June detailing how it redesigned its boxes, coatings, enclosures and labels. Read More
