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 dishwasher detergent, Swedish dishcloths, or fragrance-free all-purpose cleaners — but j...

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 footprint on the planet by eliminating as much waste as possible. By 2050, ev...

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 value, and participate in circular fashion. Europe began rolling out DPPs in 2024....

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 value. Each story in this list demonstrates that creativity and commitment can tr...

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 scraps and plastic to textiles and even manure, the circular economy is showing that...