In Italy, circular economy creates value
Italy has become one of the most recycling-oriented European economies.
In Italy, circular economy creates value
Italy has become one of the most recycling-oriented European economies.
E-waste, a gold mine of opportunities
In France, a small company has made a name for itself within the increasingly competitive electronic waste recycling market.
Recycling polystyrene with essential oils
In Quebec a company has developed a recycling process for polystyrene that reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
The End of Waste
TerraCycle finds value in the lowliest of trash, from cigarette butts to chewing gum.
Clean Solutions
Lean Energy Solutions Group, an African company, is recycling waste from harvested sugar cane and coffee to create fuel.
Carpe Deum…but Caveat Emptor!
The circular economy holds great promise for Africa, where rising production and consumption are prompting concerns for the environment.
Angola’s Scrappy Micro-Entrepreneurs
Collecting war detritus and other scrap metal provides at least some income for hundreds of families.
Making Coat Hangers from Diapers
A young company in Brazil transforms complicated waste into objects of value.
Juice with a mission
Two companies are turning discarded fruits and vegetables into pressed cold juice in a fully circular way to tackle food waste.
Algramo: Revolutionizing Shopping, gram by gram
Chilean entrepreneurs combine outdoor-market traditions with 21st century technology.
Engaging citizens on sustainability in Chile
Public awareness is key factor in the transition to a more circular approach.
Oil to Fuel: A Win-Win for China
Biofuel produced from waste sources such as used cooking oil reduces GHG emissions & helps to improve food safety conditions in China.