Best Circular Economy

Patagonia's Worn Wear program is a comprehensive initiative promoting repair, reuse, and recycling of Patagonia clothing. Customers can trade in used Patagonia gear for store credit, which is then rep...

Notplas Ooho and Notpla films are revolutionizing single-use packaging with their seaweed-based composition. These films are completely biodegradable and even edible, offering a truly sustainable alte...

Ecovatives Mushroom® packaging utilizes mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, to create custom-molded protective packaging. Grown on agricultural waste, this material is completely compostable a...

William McDonough and Michael Braungart envision a world where products are designed to be endlessly recycled or composted.

This guide provides a comprehensive framework for designers and brands to integrate circular design principles into the creation of textile products. It details key considerations for material selecti...

TIPA offers a range of certified compostable films designed to replace traditional plastic films in flexible packaging applications. Their films provide high-barrier properties (oxygen, moisture, arom...

LanzaTech utilizes proprietary gas fermentation technology to convert carbon emissions into useful chemicals and fuels. Instead of just capturing or sequestering CO2, they treat it as a feedstock for...

Ecovative Design utilizes mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, to create sustainable packaging and materials. Their innovative process replaces traditional plastics and polystyrene with a biodeg...

Newlight Technologies produces 'AirCarbon', a carbon-negative material made from methane captured from landfills and waste sites. This or biomaterial can be used to create plastics, foams, and other m...

Ecoalf is a Spanish fashion brand with the or mission to 'make clothes from the ocean.' They use recycled fishing nets, plastic bottles, and other waste materials to create high-quality apparel. Their...

Pela Case produces fully compostable phone cases made from plant-based materials, primarily flax straw and a biopolymer. Their products offer protection for mobile devices while minimizing environment...

The Stella McCartney x Adidas Futurecraft Loop sneaker represents a groundbreaking achievement in sustainable footwear. Crafted entirely from recycled materials, including plastic bottles and ocean wa...

Loop is a circular shopping platform that partners with brands to offer products in durable, reusable packaging. Customers pay a deposit for the packaging, which is collected, cleaned, and refilled, c...

This volume tackles the sheer volume of waste generated by modern civilization. It moves beyond simple recycling concepts to explore radical redesigns of industrial metabolism, focusing on waste as a...