More than half a century on from the Civil Rights Act, a wealth gap exists between white and non-white America – with black communities often hardest hit.

Sean Fleming 19 Aug 2019

Circular Economy

This warehouse is one of the world’s greenest industrial buildings

This new office and warehouse space in the Netherlands not only boasts a sleek exterior, it has extraordinary green credentials.

Rosamond Hutt 19 Aug 2019

Japan

The Japanese have a word to help them be less wasteful – 'mottainai'

Japan has one of the world’s most sophisticated recycling and waste management systems – and with good reason. Here’s what you need to know.

Kate Whiting 16 Aug 2019

Circular Economy

Reusable packaging: 6 benefits beyond sustainability

Converting just 20% of plastic packaging into reusable alternatives is not just good for the planet - it represents a huge business opportunity. Here are some major benefits for companies...

Zara Ingilizian, Sara Wingstrand, and Annette Lendal 29 Jul 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Your coat could be about to get its own passport

Will giving clothing a digital passport help cut fashion waste and foster a circular economy?

Emma Charlton · x 26 Jul 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

This plastic drinks bottle is made from plants

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are among companies moving away from traditional plastics and exploring plant-based alternatives.

Sean Fleming 05 Jul 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Environmentalists have removed nearly 40 tonnes of trash from the Pacific

Around 40 tonnes of fishing nets and consumer plastics have been removed from the Pacific – but the clean-up has only made a dent in the huge Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Douglas Broom 05 Jul 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Shanghai has tough new recycling rules – and it will stop collecting trash from communities that don't comply

The megacity has launched one of China's first recycling schemes as the country looks for ways to tackle its waste.

Charlotte Edmond 03 Jul 2019

Values

Could utopianism drive humanity to tackle climate change and other global challenges?

The dream of utopia, achievable or not, inspires many different people and groups to make the world a better place.

Heather Alberro · The Conversation 03 Jul 2019

Circular Economy

Inspired by orange peel, this 'plastic' packaging is totally compostable

TIPA, a new World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, has developed flexible packaging that, just like orange peel, is totally compostable.

Joe Myers 01 Jul 2019

Circular Economy

How businesses can tackle the plastics problem

Recycled in greater quantity and better, plastic still has a place in a circular economy.

Flemming Besenbacher 29 Jun 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

A ‘repair economy’ might fix more than just stuff. It could fix us as well

The act of repairing material objects can generate a deep sense of care, pride, belonging and civic participation.

Katherine Wilson · The Conversation 18 Jun 2019

Circular Economy

This Indian school accepts plastic waste instead of fees

One school in India is trying to tackle the country’s plastic waste problem and improve education at the same time.

Douglas Broom 29 May 2019

Circular Economy

Time to measure up: 5 ways the fashion industry can be made more sustainable

From the end of clothes ownership to high-performance materials, here are the sustainability trends to watch from this year's Copenhagen Fashion Summit.

Antonia Gawel 24 May 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Africa is leading the world in plastic bag bans

As of June 1, people travelling to Tanzania will be prohibited from bringing plastic bags into the country, as the country steps up its fight on plastic.

Ephrat Livni · Quartz 23 May 2019

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