Waste Management

As more developing countries reject plastic waste exports, wealthy nations seek solutions at home

June 10, 2019

By Kate O'Neill

Malaysia sent the United States back its scrap material. Here's what that means for curbing plastic waste.

Why we're still at sea on ocean plastics — the real reasons we haven’t solved the plastic crisis yet

May 27, 2019

By Lauren Phipps

Our circular economy analyst on the Ocean Plastics Leadership Summit, a seaside session with companies, NGOs, waste management firms and innovators.

Bringing the power of plastic recycling to the people

May 24, 2019

By Chana Widawski

A new project can help empower local communities to take recycling into their own bins.

What is it about humans and waste?

May 18, 2019

By Arthur Weissman

Excerpt from a new book on the human condition, from the former CEO of Green Seal.

In the U.K., a creative recycling project finds success and expansion

May 17, 2019

By Toby Hill

Hubbub and Ecosurety are rolling out an initiative that has doubled recycling rates in Leeds City Centre, creating a replicable model for other cities to follow.

Why Fisk Johnson and David Katz believe in retail and finance's role in ending plastic pollution

May 13, 2019

By Joel Makower

The best of live interviews from GreenBiz events. This episode: Can consumer goods companies and NGOs team up for material health and social good?

Are you ready for Fair Trade … plastics?

May 13, 2019

By Lauren Phipps

A new project from The Body Shop aims to ensure informal plastic recyclers who live below the poverty line have sustainable livelihoods.

Rolling coffee cups into the circular economy

May 13, 2019

By Jay Hunsberger

Sponsored: Sustana Fiber is addressing challenges in the recyclability of paper cups, providing sustainable packaging options for environmentally conscious brands.