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11 circular economy startups have emerged as $1 billion-plus companies since 2020.
by Ella Hedley
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What will it take to redress the textile industry’s devastating environmental impact?
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Most cotton garments end up as landfill. Seattle’s Evrnu says it can recycle those items.
by Jesse Klein
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The state alleges PepsiCo misled the public about the damage caused by single-use plastics.
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The negotiations are over halfway done and big questions linger. How can nations create a treaty that makes a difference?
by Jon Smieja
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The world is off track to tackle plastic pollution. Here's what business must do now, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
by Stuart Stone
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Governments around the world are securing their travel visas, rallying their best nerds and sharpening their pencils for the next big United Nations meeting on plastic pollution.
by Jon Smieja
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Even in Amsterdam, a gathering of plastics industry leaders was mired in jargon and toothless goals. Here’s what will get us unstuck.
by Suz Okie
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Nine 'Big Food' corporations that were served notice last year over their plastic footprint are failing to take sufficient action to tackle pollution, a new report says.
by Amber Rolt
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A new report highlights 15 policies that could drive a major decrease in plastic use around the world — but will governments adopt them as part of a new global plastics treaty?
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NGOs are cautiously optimistic about the draft document for a global plastics treaty, which will be used during the third set of negotiations scheduled for mid-November.
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If implemented correctly, reuse has exceptional potential for environmental and economic wins.
by Suz Okie
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Spanish fashion group Inditex said it will turn to recycling and regenerative farming to help meet ambitious new sustainability targets.
by Amber Rolt
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Proponents of pyrolysis — including oil and gas companies — contend it will reduce plastic pollution. But critics say it will only perpetuate a dependence on fossil fuels.
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The initiative will be piloted across select HSBC banks where customers can securely recycle old cards in-branch.
by Amber Rolt
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French startup Carbios, U.S. firm Protein Evolution and Australian venture Samsara Eco are three early-stage companies pioneering enzymatic approaches to recycling textiles.
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Fashion retailers and brands must work more closely with their supply chains to verify their sustainability credentials, a new report finds.
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Expert tips on how to make reusable products and systems that support it, from Eileen Fisher’s director of circular design.
by Jesse Klein
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New partnership aims to tackle plastic pollution by transforming waste management and recycling systems in Indonesia, Argentina and Brazil.
by Amber Rolt
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CDP expands disclosure platform to include plastic reporting, setting up the plastic credit market for more legitimacy.
by Jesse Klein
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Early-stage company Hilos gets $5 million to pioneer a more circular process for making shoes, starting with mules, clogs and sandals.
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Recent studies reveal that tiny pieces of plastic are constantly lofted into the atmosphere. These particles can travel thousands of miles and affect the formation of clouds, which means they have the potential to affect temperature, rainfall and even climate change.
by Nicola Jones
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In 2025, there will be media and consumer outrage around all the failed commitments related to eliminating virgin plastic packaging and increasing the use of recycled material.
by Tom Szaky