Every year six million tonnes of coffee grounds end up in landfill. But coffee waste is a useful resource that could be upcycled for all sorts of purposes - from biofuel to fertilizer.

John McKenna 19 Nov 2018

Circular Economy

In India, IKEA is going to use agricultural waste to make furniture - and tackle pollution

IKEA has said it will start collecting rice straw from farmers in Northern India to use as a raw material.

Suneera Tandon · Quartz 16 Nov 2018

Climate Change

5 ways to fast-track the transition to a carbon neutral world

We have the knowledge, policies and innovation to transition to low-carbon energy. But we need political leadership and greater collaboration to make it happen.

Emily Farnworth 15 Oct 2018

Cities and Urbanization

5 things we can learn from the world's greenest business district

The 700 companies in Paris' 'Les Deux Rives' are creating a circular economy, where recycling also generates social value for underprivileged Parisians.

Navi Radjou 10 Oct 2018

Circular Economy

Our idea of what makes a company successful needs to change. And it starts with making waste expensive

We judge businesses on their profitability, but shouldn’t we also consider their impact on the planet?

Joe Myers 25 Sep 2018

Circular Economy

Why the circular economy must link up the whole supply chain

IT-based solutions can go halfway to building a circular economy – but all parties along the real-world supply chain must cooperate too.

Daniel Schmid and Will Ritzrau 20 Sep 2018

Circular Economy

Why the circular economy must link up the whole supply chain

IT-based solutions can go halfway to building a circular economy – but all parties along the real-world supply chain must cooperate too.

Daniel Schmid and Will Ritzrau 20 Sep 2018

Blockchain

8 ways blockchain can be an environmental game-changer

Blockchain could be a a wild card that disrupts the way we tackle climate change and other environmental challenges.

Celine Herweijer and Jahda Swanborough 19 Sep 2018

Environment and Natural Resource Security

4 ways ASEAN leaders can tackle plastic pollution

The region's governments can consider several ways of challenging a culture of mass disposability and kickstarting a circular economy.

Antonia Gawel 19 Sep 2018

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Banning plastic bags and straws is a drop in the ocean. Here's what else we need to do

Bans on straws and plastics bags need to be supported by action to address further systemic issues.

Mathy Stanislaus · World Resources Institute 21 Aug 2018

Chemical and Materials Industry

Renting clothes could be the future of fashion

The rise of rental clothing outlets could mean a decline in waste and a more sustainable fashion industry.

Naomi Braithwaite · The Conversation 13 Aug 2018

Mining and Metals

Why can't all plastic waste be recycled?

There are still big challenges to overcome.

Sharon George · The Conversation 07 Aug 2018

Circular Economy

Is technology the secret to cleaning up the oceans?

Technology and policy must work in tandem in order to safeguard marine life and ecosystems.

Rick Stafford · The Conversation 30 Jul 2018

Circular Economy

This shopping mall is built from shipping containers

Shipping containers are being used in a wide variety of projects, including the construction of a new shopping centre in El Paso, Texas.

Rob Smith 24 Jul 2018

Circular Economy

This house is made entirely out of recycled rubbish

A new design exhibit, where everything from coffee cups to furniture is made from waste, highlights the value and cost-efficiency of recycling.

Johnny Wood 23 Jul 2018

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