Innovation
Circularity meets consumer power in the tech repair fight
The interests of consumer rights groups and circularity advocates are intersecting in the right-to-repair movement, as tech brands rework products to satisfy new laws. Read More
P&G goes wide with a waterless, plastic-free Tide
The consumer products giant's flagship laundry product will now be available nationwide as a six-layered fiber tile packaged in a recyclable cardboard box. Read More
Despite global appetite for clean tech, cost and practicality limit uptake
The Global South is hungry for solar panels and electric vehicles, but Europe and North America show higher resistance to adoption. Read More
How Natural Fiber Welding will use its second chance
A last-minute investment rescued the Peoria next-gen materials maker from the brink of bankruptcy. It has a specific new focus. Read More
Canopy calls for $2 billion to advance low-carbon packaging and textiles
The nonprofit's blended-finance model aims to transform wood-based supply chains for forest-threatening industries. Read More
L’Oreal invests in 13 startups to speed materials innovation
The cosmetics and personal care giant seeks to accelerate commercialization of renewable and biodegradable ingredients, sustainable packaging and materials reuse models. Read More
4 sustainable construction trends to watch for in 2026
Architecture, engineering and construction firms will implement new tools and techniques to cut carbon, curb waste and build more sustainably — when they’re a priority for clients and jurisdictions. Read More
Biodiversity VC fund focuses on seaweed, fungi and invasive species
Superorganism is targeting technologies that lessen the impact of polluting industries. Read More
From cow burps to data centers, it’s been a year
Venture capitalist Tom Chi on the highs and lows of sustainability innovation in 2025. Read More
How companies can thrive amid sustainability packaging uncertainty
Companies like Mars and Avery Dennison are advancing sustainable innovations and infrastructure to create their own clarity. Read More