Circular Economy

Slovenian startup PlanetCare has launched the second iteration of its microfibre-absorbing laundry filter, which can capture 98% of all pollutants from washing machine wastewater. Now made from recycled plastic, its cartridges are…
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Greenwashing has become ubiquitous, especially on social media. But how can well-meaning netizens stay on top of what greenwashing is and what it isn't? Below, a guide to greenwashing: what is it, how to spot it, and how to avoid it. …
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Have we consumed our way to a climate crisis? Our entire economy is based on growth indicators and well, not all growth is good. That’s the underlying message of the degrowth movement—a term used to encapsulate political, social, and…
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Packaging is one of the biggest contributors to plastic waste – but our modern society just can’t seem to cut it out. Can these companies help? Living packaging-free is no easy feat, with almost every product on supermarket shelves, at…
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These startups are making refillable groceries convenient—delivering them in clean energy-powered vehicles and bikes to customers' doors.
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In the fight against climate change and to support economic growth, the blue economy is perhaps the most important contender. But what is it, exactly? As climate change is already taking its toll across the planet, coastal communities…
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A new study suggests that we don't need to wait for techno-based solutions to make our food systems more sustainable. If there is a way to make our food systems more sustainable without having to wait for a technological miracle,…
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Italy has long been synonymous with luxury fashion and globally-recognised design talent. A new crop of Italian entrepreneurs are changing the discourse on what it means to create a fashion company in today's global markets, where…
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The eco sneaker space? It’s booming with innovation, with designers now using waste to create new shoes. Sustainable fashion is all the rage right now. Brands are launching everything from low-carbon vegan kicks to recycled underwear.…
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Matt Rogers, co-founder of the popular Nest Labs smart thermostat, is now putting his focus on food waste with the launch of a novel kitchen device called Mill. Mill is a kitchen device that dehydrates a range of food scraps not…
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Most of us can agree that we have too much stuff—and it's killing our planet. These four books might help us become more sustainable.
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Is climate candy set to be the next food niche? LA-based PurePlus says yes. The startup launched its first consumer brand, Faves, in 2021 as a sustainable alternative to Starburst. Today, each packet of chews contains one serving of fruits…
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What does the future hold for the luxury resale market? The future is bright, according to recent findings from McKinsey. McKinsey looked at the resale luxury market late last year. Consumer research was conducted in the U.S., EU and…
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Sustainability is a hot topic in fashion right now, as the industry grapples with its reputation as one of the most polluting in the world. Consumers, in search for more eco-friendly ways to shop, are looking for alternatives that leave…
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New research on plastic pollution from Minderoo Foundation shows the potential for harmful impacts could lead to a number of liability claims against the petrochemical industry. "Just as oil and gas companies are now starting to be held…
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A new report from the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions warns of economic disaster as big as the 2008 financial crash—or worse—as a result of ongoing deforestation and biodiversity loss. As a result, the world's leading food and ag…
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Our planet is suffering from the deluge of plastics polluting our ocean and environment, harming biodiversity, animals and fuelling climate change. Even if we slashed plastic consumption by 80%, we’re still looking at dealing with an…
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Our world is facing many challenges, from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to climate change. But scientists and experts agree that our social, environmental and health issues are all interrelated, and it is now more important than ever…
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Greenwashing in fashion is on the rise. Learn more about what it means and how you can tell the difference and support the conscious one.
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The latest data shows that secondhand fashion that will lead sustainable fashion and see explosive growth in the next few years.
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New York sustainable materials startup AlgiKnit has closed a $13 million Series A funding round, led by Collaborative Fund. Other participants include H&M CO:LAB, Starlight Ventures, Third Nature Ventures, and existing backers Horizons…
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