INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
University of Maryland researchers have developed a new type of porous material
made of chitosan and copper to spray on fresh produce that absorbs chemical
pesticides, extends shelf life and easily washes off.
MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
The UK startup is partnering with the University of Edinburgh to use waste sails
in the creation of high-value chemicals used in everyday products — even,
potentially, food ingredients.
MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
These two women-owned startups are repurposing waste streams from food
manufacturing into striking interior finishes and “leather” handbags and
accessories.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
The Circulate Initiative’s latest Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker
reveals investment amounts not only fall short of financing needs across the
plastic lifecycle, too many are focused on reactive — vs proactive — solutions.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
The retail giant recently launched two partnerships aimed at recycling food
waste and enabling better-informed food-sourcing decisions.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
Beverage giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are among companies working with partners to swap out single-use cups and trays for reusable serveware systems at big events.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
Brands, take heed: This legislation will apply to all products that are sold in
Europe, not just manufactured in the region — impacting manufacturers,
importers, distributors, retailers and sellers all around the world.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
The film industry is one of the largest producers of unnecessary waste in the
world. Avoiding or repurposing that waste has become its own industry within
entertainment, and circular service providers such as EcoSet are leading the
charge.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
New report from the Composting Consortium provides landscape analysis of
existing compost infrastructure, markets and business models; and
blended-finance opportunities to scale organics circularity.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation outlines six circular strategies to transform
Europe’s built environment that will boost economic activity, increase climate
resilience, and make cities more vibrant places to live and work.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
These two startups are fundamentally changing how coffee is produced — by
eliminating the need for beans altogether, and repurposing food waste along the
way.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
The collaboration, led by the NextGen Consortium, makes reusable cups the
default option in over 30 national and local restaurants across the City of
Petaluma, California.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
Sustainable product design is a business imperative. Here, we outline four ways
for companies to bridge the intention-action gap and future-proof their business
and supply chains through intentional design.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
UNIDO and the GCCA have partnered to decarbonize the cement and concrete
industry, with a strong focus on the Global South; while Cambridge researchers
have developed a potentially game-changing cement-recycling process.
SB GO CIRCULAR COLLABORATIVE -
SB proudly announces the launch of the SB Go Circular Collaborative, a pioneering initiative aimed at inspiring and enabling the transition to a circular economy. This collaborative working group seeks to drive brand-led activations and sustainable consumer behavior changes through innovative frameworks and compelling messaging.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
Without EPR policy, tens of millions of tons of textiles will continue to be landfilled, incinerated or leak into the environment every year. But as policy continues to develop, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation reminds businesses to keep innovating.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
Researchers at ETH Zurich have teamed up with the food industry to produce a
whole-fruit variety of chocolate that is not only more nutritious, it’s more
beneficial for farmers and the environment.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
AmorSui's new line of higher-quality, inclusive, washable and recyclable garments eliminate waste and better protect medical personnel. We spoke with founder Beau Wangtrakuldee about her vision for a circular commerce model for medical supplies.
MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
Update to 2025 Roadmap carries forward unfinished targets from the original plan
and outlines new steps toward circular design, based on insights from 130+
US Plastic Pact Activators.