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Playing for keeps: Is designing emotional durability the key to a circular economy?

March 14, 2019

By Lauren Phipps
We have too much stuff, and too much consumer detachment. But getting people to see material products as long-term is hard.
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What we talk about when we talk about the circular economy

February 26, 2019

By Carol J. Clouse
What's the right way to measure progress? The World Business Council for Sustainable Development is framing out one possible method.
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Just add nature: 7 biomimicry entrepreneurs to debut at Circularity 19

February 7, 2019

By Lauren Phipps
Biomimicry and circularity go hand-in-hand.
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Durability and reusability are at the heart of circular packaging

January 30, 2019

By Tom Szaky
TerraCycle founder and CEO Tom Szaky on why moving away from disposability is the key to reducing waste.
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In Davos, calls for a circular, inclusive economy

January 28, 2019

By Heather Clancy
Plus, a global call to action for intergenerational cooperation.
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How to save a shelf-life: cutting down on food waste across its supply chain

January 25, 2019

By Michael Peñuelas
Here's how better packaging and labeling can help change throw-away culture.
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Loop’s launch brings reusable packaging to the world’s biggest brands

January 24, 2019

By Joel Makower
Why a quirky startup has attracted P&G, Unilever, Coke, Pepsi, Nestle, Mars, Clorox, Danone and 20 other brands to a platform for disruptive packaging.
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3M embeds 'sustainability value' mandate into new product development

January 8, 2019

By Sara E. Murphy
Starting this year, the 116-year-old company is embedded recyclability, reuse, energy and other sustainability considerations earlier into decisions.
Saasha Celestial, co-founder of OLIO, presenting at the LAUNCH Forum

Let's do launch: 3 startups leading in circular economy innovation

December 11, 2018

By Lauren Phipps
The LAUNCH Circular Forum in Bentonville, Arkansas, showcased innovative solutions to circular design and manufacturing challenges.
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Why it’s critical for food companies to choose sustainable packaging

December 5, 2018

By Jay Hunsberger
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.