July 17, 2025
Presidential administrations always bring policy changes, especially Donald Trump’s second term. The U.S. EPA has shifted funding and priorities in multiple areas. Meanwhile, broader trade policies are affecting the economy, and Congress is discussing other changes. Catch up on the latest news related to recycling, organics, PFAS, climate policy, and more.
July 2, 2025
Circular economy goes beyond recycling — it represents a transformative system-wide approach to redesigning how we create, use, and recover materials. By eliminating waste and pollution, keeping resources in circulation, and regenerating natural systems, circular strategies provide impactful solutions to pressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource scarcity. But how can we accurately assess circularity and measure progress?
June 5, 2025
Can the Right to Repair movement restructure any country’s economy to prioritize reuse, sustainability, and consumer empowerment?
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Chief Sustainability & External Affairs Officer, SUEZ UK
Professor, IIT Kharagpur, India
Founder, Lighthouse Sustainability
Solid Waste Management Expert
Founder and MD The Bright Future Project, Representative of ACEN: Africa Circular Economy Network
Co-founder, Siel Environmental Solutions
Co-founder, Ambire Global
Director, Global Waste Lab