These weird and wonderful recycling businesses are tackling the critical challenge of waste in the most unexpected ways. From used hotel soap and old toothbrushes to hair clippings and elephant poop—these entrepreneurs and nonprofits are turning what looks like useless junk into something of real...
News & Reviews: Waste
How America’s Circular Economy Is Fighting Climate Change by Transforming Waste Into New Products Across the country, a new wave of innovators, nonprofits, and communities are creating powerful climate solutions by transforming waste into new products, clean energy, and opportunity. From food scra...
If it’s a normal day, you probably used some fresh water, generated some wastewater, and used some energy. Seems pretty harmless, right? The only thing is that there are almost 8 billion other people doing the same, which adds up to a system that is increasingly out of balance. Fast-paced populati...
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Do you ever feel a pang of guilt when you reach for your conventional kitchen cleaners in plastic bottles, knowing there are eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning products that could be safer for your home and the planet? Maybe you’ve thought about making the switch — like using a plant-based dishwa...
Ever wondered what would happen if you just stopped throwing things away? If you stopped buying products with excessive packaging, or only bought what you need? Meet the zero waste movement: a growing movement of people (the zero waste generation, if you will) committed to drastically reducing their...
Key Takeaways Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are QR codes on clothing tags that reveal a garment’s origin, materials, and care instructions—driving a new era of transparency and traceability in fashion. DPPs make it easier to verify sustainability claims, support clothing repair, boost resale ...
These weird and wonderful recycling businesses are tackling the critical challenge of waste in the most unexpected ways. From used hotel soap and old toothbrushes to hair clippings and elephant poop—these entrepreneurs and nonprofits are turning what looks like useless junk into something of real...