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Recycling and using recycled content alone won’t solve the waste crisis. We must design the idea of waste out of the system.
by Tom Szaky
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These materials are a nuisance, but somebody’s gotta deal with them.
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Less than half of consumer packaging ultimately gets recycled.
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A human-centered approach to innovation can help address marine plastic pollution while empowering women.
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Tackling the diversity and volume of plastic waste today requires not only multiple strategies, but also the participation of all stakeholders to drive toward an optimal system.
by Paula Luu
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A new report shows that the consumer goods industry is failing to address single-use plastics and take financial responsibility to improve recycling.
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Single-use plastic bans are showing up across the nation. But compostable plates and forks may not solve the plastic crisis.
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Sponsored: Manufacturers, brands and governments partner to eliminate plastics and close the loop on sustainable supply chains.
by Ian Lifshitz
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Sponsored: As consumers increasingly reject single-use plastics, food and beverage companies adopt sustainable packaging solutions to enhance their brands and reduce their environmental footprints.
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The business community sees big potential in the circular economy, according to new GreenBiz research. But a stronger business case must be made before it can become mainstream.
by Mike Hower
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How do you turn the circular economy from a nice idea into an investable business model?
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation shares a bold vision with Ikea, Kimberly Clark and Unilever. As You Sow wants brands to step up more.
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Kimberly-Clark, General Motors and Bill Gates are among those pushing forward a closed-loop economy.
by Susan Graff
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What must we overcome? Business and government leaders at a recent event in Washington, D.C. explored the obstacles.
by Mike Hower
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Why Dow, Coca-Cola, Google and many other big companies are joining the quest to cut waste by continually cycling materials back through supply chains.
by Joel Makower
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From bio-inspired polymers to toxic compounds, companies like Adidas, GM and Walmart are rethinking the way they use — and reuse — materials.
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What a Tesla can teach us about the future of materials and sustainable design.
by Joel Makower
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Here's how Dell, Patagonia, DHL and others have adapted to the circular economy.
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A groundswell of product repair efforts — including Patagonia's new 'Worn Wear' tour — are banking on macro-trends such as the maker movement to help sell the value of extended product lifespans.
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Cities, climate change, crowdsourcing and other factors are getting businesses and governments into green design. Here's what to expect.
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Why the concept of 'endless resourcefulness' could be a game changer in product design.
by Joel Makower