Circular Economy

Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts have the highest recycling rates in the country. Which three states are ranked the worst?

Light House launches a program to recycle plastic waste from Vancouver construction sites, creating sustainable building materials.

This community-driven project, shaped by feedback from over 30,000 residents, promises to create an airport that truly reflects the heart of the Pacific Northwest.

American Magic eliminates 88,000 single-use plastic bottles through sustainable water systems, setting a new standard in sports sustainability.

Magma Power unveils a $20B plan to power AI data centers using magma-based renewable energy, aiming to meet 10% of global AI power needs.

Battery recycling transforms waste into value, reducing emissions, cutting resource dependency, and driving Europe's transition to a sustainable green economy.

The primary mission of Eightyards is to establish itself as a key facilitator for recycling and reusing surplus materials, such as fabrics, into industries beyond fashion.

Governor Hochul has expanded New York’s Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Program, increasing its scope to help more families and strengthen the state’s climate efforts.

Virginia Commonwealth University achieves STARS Gold, showcasing leadership in sustainability across academics, operations, and community engagement.

Learn how EPA’s Brownfields Program drives change and join “Industry Voices: A Conversation with Chris Gdak” to explore funding impacts and future priorities.

Universities are slashing waste and costs with USEFULL, a reusable container program using smart tech to revolutionize campus dining sustainability.

As demand for critical metals like cobalt continues to grow, driven by EVs, renewable energy storage, and electronic devices, researchers have developed a groundbreaking method for cobalt separation …

Virginia Tech diverted over 2,100 pounds of research orchard apples and donated 477 pounds to local food programs, showcasing its commitment to sustainability and food access.

Climate change, shlimate change—words mean nothing without understanding. Talk of climate change falls flat without teaching how two centuries of fossil fuels has powered progress and created today’s challenges.

The company’s roadmap emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and targeted investments to tackle global environmental issues.

Through a $300,000 investment in Furniture Bank, the company is scaling a proven model that has already diverted over 25,000 mattresses and 10,000 household essentials from landfills.

Oregon’s new statewide recycling rules aim to reduce plastic waste and streamline recycling systems.

JB Straubel, former Tesla executive, sees advanced battery recycling as key to a sustainable future, cutting reliance on mining while powering the EV revolution.

Despite overwhelming support from a majority of nations, the latest UN plastic pollution summit ended without an agreement on a binding treaty.

Green spaces like The Underline in Miami-Dade County enhance mobility, community, and health while reducing urban heat.

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