Through Material Innovation Center, students learn the skills required to successfully deconstruct a building in a way that preserves building materials for new use in future projects. (Courtesy ...

The numbers surrounding circular economy growth are nothing short of jaw-dropping. The circular economy market is predicted to witness significant growth, with various forecasts suggesting strong CAGR ...

If you buy an Ektorp sofa or Poäng chair in Europe, some of the components may have once been inside an old mattress. These surprisingly gorgeous tiny homes are giving aging wind turbines new purpose ...

The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report, celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco. Data and metrics are reflective of Cisco’s fiscal year 2024, ending on July 31, 2024. Circular design ...

Starting 11 October 2022, the Make it Circular Challenge invites designers and creative entrepreneurs globally to submit design-driven innovations. When it comes to the climate crisis, there’s no time ...

With 100 global participants spanning fabric mills, manufacturers, vertically integrated units and brands, Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign initiative is arguably one of the most successful ...

Every year, Earth Overshoot Day reminds us that we’re living in ecological debt. In 2025, that day falls on July 24, and it tells us that humanity already has consumed more natural resources than our ...

Sustainable projects can serve as practical laboratories for businesses transitioning to the circular economy.

The built environment is responsible for approximately 42% of annual global CO2 emissions. During a building's lifespan, half of these emissions come from its construction and demolition. To ...

When you walk into a room with a terrazzo floor there’s an immediate shift in energy. You can feel the storied past. You can see it in the fragments, remnants of terracotta, and even recycled glass.

Around the world, governments and businesses are talking more and more about the need to move from today's "take, make, waste" economy to a circular one, where products are designed to last, materials ...