ocean plastic

6 circular economy trends that will shape 2020

January 2, 2020

From refill schemes to more practical and viable recycling options, there's a stronger sense of urgency to find solutions.

SAP’s simple, sensible contribution to sustainability

November 21, 2019

By Heather Clancy

Often, the best technology innovations are the ones that are virtually invisible.

VMWare's Pratima Rao Gluckman on using blockchain to rescue ocean-bound plastics

November 13, 2019

WithPratima Rao Gluckman and Holly Secon

Pratima Rao Gluckman shares how VMWare and Dell are working together to collect ocean-bound plastics and using blockchain to track packaging materials. As companies continue to innovate technological solutions, there's always challenges. VMWare and Dell have had to figure out how to eliminate fraud and authenticate source materials.

The haunting reality of ocean plastics

November 11, 2019

By Lauren Phipps

A new report highlights the lasting danger of pollution in our seas — but also the opportunity to remove and innovate with the resources that get dumped there.

Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Dr Pepper team up for recycled plastics drive

October 31, 2019

By Toby Hill

The collaboration spearheaded by WWF will focus on boosting recycling infrastructure and public awareness campaigns in the U.S.

The need to digitize traceability is key to enabling circularity

October 28, 2019

By Heather Clancy

The jury is still out on blockchain, but without better process automation and better data, it will be difficult to scale product takeback.

A peek into HP's investment in reducing ocean-bound plastic in Haiti

October 3, 2019

By Doug Zanger

The partnership has created another income source for Haitians and potentially a lower carbon footprint for HP.

Apparel industry fashions sustainability roles; insurers look to cut risk with new chiefs

August 27, 2019

By Holly Secon

From new ventures from sustainability stalwarts to tech executives in energy management, it's an interesting time of the year for the sustainability field.