The circular economy is all about keeping materials in the loop. But we can’t keep materials in the loop without innovation and companies that make it easier to do that. So here you’ll discover the latest regenerative and circular economy products and services. A few of my favorites include a baby clothes rental service, products with refills like Beautycounter’s deodorant, and shoes made from recycled materials. Plus, learn how to keep materials from ending up in the landfill.
“The Construction Industry is responsible for over 30% of the extraction of natural resources, as well as 25% of solid waste generated in the world,” according to ScienceDirect.com[cm_simple_footnote id=1]. That’s not good for the planet. To help solve this problem there’s a whole new field of research and development related to how circular economy strategies …
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Over a decade ago, when my son was a baby and I was becoming concerned with the state of the planet, I learned about the zero waste movement. I read about women who generated so little garbage it all fit in a mason jar. I, on the other hand, was knee-deep in disposable products and …
When my son was born ten years ago I was shocked by how fast he outgrew his clothes. He outgrew the cute little sweater I bought for $40 before he even had a chance to wear it. Same with the teeny tiny shoes he never wore. Then there’s the dark blue shirt he wore once …
You probably already eat organic when you can, and if you’re like me and still eat meat and poultry, you buy grass-fed and pasture-raised whenever possible. Which is great! Local and organic is always a good choice. But if you’ve ever wondered if the food we eat can not only be more nutritious but also …
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Artist Jim Mason was creating flame-throwing robots for Burning Man when the city of Berkeley turned off the power. So Mason and the artists he worked with needed an alternative to getting power from the grid. They tried solar energy and diesel generators without luck. Then Mason discovered an old manual from Sweden that explained …
If you have a closet full of unworn clothes and shoes, this week’s episode is for you. SellHound CEO Suzanne Wouk and Deborah Lindsay, SellHound’s Director of Operations and Sustainability, explain why buying and selling second-hand clothes is one of the most sustainable things you can do. They also explain how the SellHound App turns …
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If you’re interested in how the food you eat affects climate change, I hope you’ll listen to this episode. In this interview, I talk with Erik Hawkins from Soil Value Exchange. Erik explains what carbon storage is, how cows can have a positive impact on the soil, and why incentives are so important for the …
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When I tell people that I write about circular economy products I almost always get a blank stare followed by, “what’s a circular economy” or “I’ve never heard the words circular and economy together.” Luckily one of my favorite things to do is explain what a circular economy is, why we need one and what …
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Each summer I’m in Sweden I notice most homes have a SodaStream. I tried another bubble brand a few years ago only to be stuck with empty CO2 refill cylinders that I didn’t know what to do with. But I decided it was time to try again, and I’m so glad I did! Here’s why. …
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You’ve probably heard agriculture is a large contributor to global warming, and growing food for livestock is part of that problem. But farming and cattle have the potential to become a solution. The regenerative agriculture movement offers an alternative to farming and raising cattle in a way that destroys the land. Instead, farmland can become …
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You may be hearing a lot of buzz and theories about the shift toward a circular economy. But it’s time for the rubber to meet the road. I compiled this list of circular economy examples so you can see not only the products coming out of the circular economy movement but also the companies disrupting …
A circular economy requires that companies innovate and rethink common products to reduce waste and use less natural resources. Circular design concepts worked into these products include upcycling, zero-waste packaging, and return to refill. Below is a list of excellent circular economy products you can buy today. Beautycounter’s refillable deodorant Beautycounter’s refillable deodorant has quickly …
Major retail stores around the country are accepting old shoes and clothes for recycling in a move toward a circular economy. If your closet is full of clothes that no longer fit or “spark joy,” find a drop-off location below and your old rags will be recycled or upcycled into something new. Why Recycle Old …
I live in clothes from these casual and sustainable clothing brands. I mean, first and foremost, I need everything I wear to be super comfortable. I work from home and spend my afternoons playing with the kids. So I have no desire to wear anything too tight or restrictive. But I also want everything I …
Product packaging is due for a major disruption. Yep. Product packaging. It’s not a flashy topic, but circular design products have the potential to solve major environmental issues. You may have heard the term circular economy. It sounds a little intimidating, but the core boils down to keeping raw materials in use. A circular economy …
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Ellen MacArthur started out as a sailor. At 24 she came in second in an offshore sailing race. A few years later she became the fastest person to circumnavigate the globe alone. She sailed over 26,000 miles and spent 71 days alone with only the resources she brought on the boat. That’s where she realized …
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