Circular economy
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What is the circular economy? Here's how we can return to the natural cycle humans disrupted

LATEST CIRCULAR ECONOMY STORIES

Plastic pollution is a major environmental concern, with millions of tons ending up in our oceans each year.
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Shopper highlights issue with processed meats after sharing photo of recent purchase: 'They're one of the biggest polluters'

The new effort is a core way M&S plans to address the massive impact of textile waste.
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Retailer Marks & Spencer launches service that could shape future of clothing: 'To ensure that all our clothes are too good to waste'

"It is causing the Earth's axis of rotation to move."
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Scientists sound alarm about a concerning new effect of climate change: 'Changing the dynamics of the Earth's core'

"We need to stop buying."
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Small-town thrift store shares video of sad reality behind donated items: 'Seeing this issue displayed like this really hit me'

"What a steal!!!"
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Shopper in awe after uncovering retail price on luxury cashmere blanket find at local thrift store: 'This would make me so happy'

"We need energy storage technologies for the energy transition to succeed."
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Company extracts lithium without traditional mining: 'We want to tap into this resource and create a sustainable source'

The move also makes Washington one of a handful of states with methane pollution rules more stringent than federal standards.
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Washington exceeds federal regulations with stringent standards on gassy garbage: 'The EPA needs to get it to the [end] zone'

"I was saving the fur for someone who wanted it to make Christmas tree decorations but she never followed up."
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Pet owner raises eyebrows with unorthodox DIY cat toy: 'He loves it'

"The employees are not to blame."
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Five Below shopper frustrated after discovering employee destroying unsold products: 'Corporations can be doing so much better'

The packaging will be used for multipacks of candy, cookies, and chocolates.
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Oreo partner brand announces all-new program that could set new standard for food packaging: 'A very serious challenge'

"These things are super useful."
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Shopper baffled after finding upscale countertop oven for less than $1 at thrift store: 'That is a ridiculously good price'

"We can scale reuse collaboratively through thoughtful experimentation."
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Fast-food chains make announcement about major update for citywide restaurants: 'Building a future where reuse is the norm'

"The car still has all of its original components."
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Driver outlines perks of owning Tesla with its original battery

"It's about doing our part so we don't disrupt the environment."
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Major cleaning company rolls out newly designed bottles that could set new standard for household products: 'It's a rallying call to businesses worldwide'

The pilot program is an expansion of a similar test last year that Starbucks ran on its own.
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Starbucks announces major change to its to-go cups — here's why it matters

"The short exposures allowed layers of material to separate while remaining largely intact."
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Scientists discover game-changing method to recycle solar panels using less energy: 'Paving the way to a circular economy'

Take-back programs are quickly becoming a must-have for any major brand.
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Here's how to get movie and food delivery credits for sending in your old clothes: 'Useful product for the problem'

The team tested replacements for sand and measured the effects of different ratios.
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Researchers make breakthrough in recycling old materials into new concrete — and it could have major implications

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