Innovation
What Alice Hartley is up against as Nike’s new circularity director
After a long stint at Gap Inc. and a short one at Under Armour she steps into a role with plenty of possibilities and challenges. Read More
Stella McCartney’s new $1,500 ‘leather’ purse, made from fungus
Trellis snagged a Hydefy factory tour, learning how the well-funded Chicago start-up brews livestock-free material it hopes will disrupt the fashion world. Read More
First 24 Bezos Earth Fund AI grantees tackle food waste, carbon removal and more
The Amazon founder has allocated up to $100 million to its AI Challenge for Climate and Nature. Read More
5 ways AI can help streamline sustainability efforts
Hershey and Nortal use AI-powered platforms for data collection. Read More
Why Target is tagging 35 million pieces of clothing with digital IDs
QR codes on Universal Thread apparel connect to resale and product details for consumers — and, eventually, sorters and recyclers. Read More
Behind Keurig’s bid to make coffee pods without plastic
The company found two "happy accidents" when it created single-use capsules without a hard, disposable shell. Read More
13 wise remarks overheard at Circularity 25
Here's what we heard and saw at Circularity 25 in Denver. Read More
What to look out for at Circularity 25 this week
Circular economy practitioners join in Denver from April 29 to May 1. Here are key moments to watch from the event, remotely or in person. Read More
Hèrmes and Stella McCartney embrace a leather alternative: fungus
Luxury brands are partnering with startups on biodegradable leather alternatives. Here's how their purses, shoes and couches are inching toward the mainstream. Read More
Fashion leader Tricia Carey joins ‘low-carbon’ crop startup Avalo
The company is expanding its efforts to propagate climate-resilient, low-carbon cotton in the Texas Panhandle. Read More
