Circular Economy — April 6, 2020How Companies — from Automotive to Apparel — Can Transform Waste Into ResourcesBusinesses have been making huge losses by failing to capture the value of industrial waste, but applying circular economy strategies, enabled by new technologies, could create cost-saving opportunities as well as profitable new revenue streams. The waste generated by residential buildings may seem enormous, but the waste produced by factories is an awful lot more. […] Circular Economy — April 6, 2020
Circular Economy — March 25, 2020Path to Goal Zero Blog: COVID-19 Could Be the Trigger to Mitigate WasteCOVID-19 will prove to be the trigger for behavioral changes towards zero waste and move beyond regional silos to a global realization and movement. This pandemic may force us to prove that “less is more” in most cases and smart consumption is the way forward. Dave Gajadhar There is a lot of talk around COVID-19, […] Circular Economy — March 25, 2020
Circular Economy — March 9, 2020Reduce, Reuse, Replenish: Zero-Waste Refill Stations and the End of RecyclingA new crop of stores are offering a zero-waste alternative. They’re called refill stations. You bring your empty containers and fill them back up. These stores are more hip than hippie. Many are owned by young women who started reducing plastic in their own lives and wanted to give other people a way to do […] Circular Economy — March 9, 2020
Circular Economy — March 5, 2020Boulder, CO’s Circular Economy Report Lays Out New Opportunities for Climate ActionAs part of Boulder’s Climate Mobilization Action Plan, or CMAP, the city worked with sustainability consultant Metabolic, LLC. to develop a holistic picture of materials being consumed, transformed and wasted in Boulder. This study has helped the city more deeply understand the current material flows, identify opportunities for creating less waste, and find more ways […] Circular Economy — March 5, 2020
Circular Economy — February 25, 2020Path to Goal Zero Blog: Bans in Asia Disrupting the North American Waste and Recycling MarketsWe must consider the opportunities and impacts of all solutions, technologies and modernize as we learn to lessen the social, environmental and economic impacts. This all requires a new way of thinking and significant behavioral changes. Dave Gajadhar The recycling industry and municipal programs are at the tipping point of disruption. Chaos is setting […] Circular Economy — February 25, 2020
Circular Economy — February 20, 2020The Greenest Cities in the U.S., RankedIt’s 2020 and green is in. People are ditching plastic straws and carefully sorting recycling to lower their environmental footprint. Green jobs are one of the fastest growing job sectors, meaning for some the green movement isn’t just a lifestyle- it’s an occupation. Of course, while individual contributions are important, where you live impacts lifestyle. […] Circular Economy — February 20, 2020
Circular Economy — February 10, 2020Regulation Risks Less Sustainable Alternatives to PlasticMark Victory Over the past couple of years, plastics have become the public face of the waste pollution crisis, prompting an unprecedented consumer and regulatory backlash that shows no sign of stopping. Industry is responding by switching to other materials without considering their environmental impact relative to plastics, or whether sufficient local waste collection systems […] Circular Economy — February 10, 2020
Circular Economy — February 5, 2020Path to Goal Zero Blog: Waste and Food Issues in 2020 and BeyondIn addition to housing, transport and taxes, food affordability and food waste is a huge problem in developed countries, and it is a serious economic and environmental issue. Dave Gajadhar In todays’ society, we are frequently faced with multiple changes, rules, regulations and demands from global sources. At the same time, we endeavour to […] Circular Economy — February 5, 2020
Circular Economy — February 4, 2020Keep America Beautiful and the National Recycling Coalition Host Joint Recycling Market Development WorkshopTo kick off the 2020 Keep America Beautiful® National Conference, national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful is leading a one-day Recycling Market Development Workshop on Feb. 11, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee, with the National Recycling Coalition and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The workshop aims to engage recycling professionals in a dialogue about their current and […] Circular Economy — February 4, 2020
Circular Economy — January 28, 2020Santa Rosa County, FL Recycling Oyster Shells to Help Restore HabitatsSanta Rosa County kicked off their “Offer your Shell for Restoration” oyster recycling program. Instead of going to the landfill the shells will hopefully help restore oyster’s natural habitat in Santa Rosa County waterways. “It’s taking something that could be trash and recycling it and reusing it to become a part of the environment,” said […] Circular Economy — January 28, 2020
Circular Economy — January 27, 20208 Tips for Writing an ECO Job Cover LetterJane Hurst Jobs in the ECO market are on the rise. If you are looking for a new job in one of these careers you will need to have a good cover letter and resume. People usually pay more attention to their resumes, but their cover letters are just as important. Here are eight […] Circular Economy — January 27, 2020
Circular Economy — January 21, 2020Path to Goal Zero Blog: Meaningful Buzzwords or Another Passing Fad?The practice of creating and throwing alarmist terms around to create disruptions does more harm than the good it is intended to influence. Dave Gajadhar Since the 1960s, the ticking of the demographic time bomb and population explosion impact on resources is constantly increasing. These continuous changes results in increases in waste, emissions, resource depletion […] Circular Economy — January 21, 2020
