July 6, 2017
The challenges of reverse logistics was a recurring theme throughout the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2017 Circular Economy Summit.
Environment
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June 29, 2017
The event theme, “From Aspiration to Implementation,” drew over 250 business leaders from North America and Europe to share examples, learnings, challenges and stories of how to
Big Energy Savings, Recycling in Place, Reduced Heat Island Effect: Why the World Is Warming Up to Cool Roofing
June 21, 2017
Globally, more people live in urban than rural areas. Between continued population growth and urbanization, the world’s cities can expect to house about 2.5 billion more people by 2050.
Logistics of the Circular Economy
June 19, 2017
The concept of circular economy—a regenerative business model where resources are in use as long as possible, in contrast to the current linear “take-use-dispose” model—is becoming a bigger part of the sustainability conversation.
Optoro Facilitates Circular Economy Through Innovation in Neglected Space of Reverse Logistics
June 19, 2017
Optoro is a technology company that is transforming the way retailers process and sell returned and excess inventory.
Rockland County Uses a Circular Solution to Replenish Its Sole-Source Aquifer
June 19, 2017
Resource reuse makes such a big impression today because our natural resources are becoming noticeably scarce. But we now have the technology to sustain them. Water is a great example, and a lush county in New York State is using circular thinking to solve potential climate issues.
Textile Waste Is the Next New Product
June 19, 2017
Most materials used to make clothing are not recyclable today. Because of this, 12.7 million tons of textile waste is sent to landfills each year in the United States.
Moving From Theory to Practice With the Crawl-Walk-Run Model
June 19, 2017
There is a looming shadow over the planet’s economy. The population is heading to 8 billion by 2025 and the ranks of the middle class will likely swell to 3 billion, with most of those people adopting the higher consumption patterns of their new cohort.
Solutions at Work
June 19, 2017
The first Powerbond® installation at the Chattanooga Airport occurred over 20 years ago. When it came time to refresh the space and do an expansive floor-to-ceiling remodel at the airport’s facilities, the decision to reinstall Powerbond was unanimous.