How Commerce Is Helping Us Clean Up Ocean Plastic

How Commerce Is Helping Us Clean Up Ocean Plastic

May 05, 2017

You already know that literal tons of plastic are floating in the oceans, causing a plethora of ecological and health-related problems. Aside from keeping plastics waste out of the ocean, some companies are now actively pulling the plastic out to be reused as feedstock for production. Who are they and how can you better utilize [...]

 

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Kimberly-Clark Turns Gloves into Furniture with RightCycle

Kimberly-Clark Turns Gloves into Furniture with RightCycle

February 17, 2017

When it comes to recycling, people focus on the big four materials: metals, glass, paper, and plastics. However, those aren’t the only materials that need a second, third, or fourth life. Heck, even some objects within those categories aren’t able to be properly recycled. Kimberly-Clark Professional is taking on these niches, honing in on recycling [...]

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How Precious Plastic is Reshaping Our Waste Problem

How Precious Plastic is Reshaping Our Waste Problem

August 20, 2016

It's often all too easy for businesses to dismiss recycling and green initiatives as too costly to implement compared to conventional methods. After all, a good capitalist knows one ought to maximize revenue while minimizing expenses, right? But just as rent or property taxes, equipment, wages, and whatever else you care to list off your books is considered [...]

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