circular economy
Materials Minimalism Redux
'Monstrous hybrid' materials like Tetra Pak are circular economy kryptonite. A return to the principles of minimalism, purity and separability will make the materials we use easier to recover and recycle.
circular economy
We don't throw anything away, we throw it here
The toxic legacy of our current materials economy, and the urgent need for radical reform
materials innovation
A simple formula for waste reduction
Could a $400 pair of running shorts contain the source code for making product design and consumption culture more sustainable?
Overconsumption
The Hypocrisy of Sustainable Packaging
'Eco-friendly' products aren't friendly enough to (brown) paper over our consumption crisis, but could a Netflix documentary kick off a reckoning with the dark side of our comfort and convenience culture?
circular economy
Biomimicry's Blueprint for a Circular Economy
How nature-inspired innovations like seaweed-based packaging and self-healing materials might save us from our linear materials economy cliff jump.
circular economy
The Biodegradable Glitter Bomb
Is biodegradable glitter a more sustainable sparkle or just another source of microplastic?
circular economy
Extended Producer Responsibility and a just transition to a circular economy
As the world finally confronts the growing plastic crisis, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has emerged as a critical yet complex solution. A solution that will require careful and thoughtful planning and implementation if it is going to set us on the path to a circular economy.
circular economy
Materials Blindness
A lack of investment in the materials revolution is holding back our shift to a circular economy.
Why Australia’s Circularity Rate Is Stuck at 4%—And How We Can Fix It
Australia’s circularity rate is shockingly low at just 4%, highlighting the need for a complete overhaul of our materials design and waste management systems.