Supply Chain
Reimagining rare earth elements in a sacrifice zone-free future
We need to rethink how and where we get the materials crucial to a greener energy future Read More
The community composting movement: how to make a closed-loop food-and-waste system sexy
As public awareness of composting models grows, a new vision is emerging. Read More
A new way to curb nitrogen pollution: Regulate fertilizer producers, not just farmers
Make the industry better design out the superpollutant from fertilizers — don't blame the consumers with few other options. Read More
The dying pig in the aisle: How McDonald’s came to transform animal welfare
The legal and PR battles that the fast food behemoth waged transformed the company's sustainability strategy. Read More
What lies beneath: To manage toxic contamination in cities, study their industrial histories
With the constant turnover of land, many American cities are facing legacy hazardous waste that they didn't even know was there. Read More
Could plastics actually help fight climate change?
The answer is in the chemistry. Read More
Is palm oil the new plastic? Big brands and suppliers under fire over deforestation
The hot-button issue has raised new controversy as of late. Read More
Deforestation: When should I panic?
There's a lot more work to do, but new tools are making it easier. Read More
How Novozymes harnesses the sustainability superpower of enzymes
The Danish biotech firm also aims to advance renewables and circular solutions. Read More
The battery that's changing everything
The battery market's massive transformation has unlocked countless product innovations — but restrictions on its core materials could prove problematic in due time. Read More
