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.