The Role of Design in a Circular Economy: 3 Key Categories
We explore the role of design in a circular economy from a regenerative and social perspective, and discuss how designers can contribute to a more just future.
Waste
The Waste section examines how societies produce, manage, and rethink the materials we discard. Here you’ll find stories on circular economy models, recycling realities, plastic pollution, food waste, and the innovations — small and large — that aim to reduce our collective footprint.
We look beyond simple solutions to uncover the economic, cultural, and policy dynamics that shape global waste systems. This category offers practical insight and critical context for anyone interested in transforming a throwaway culture into one where resources are valued and cycles are closed.
The Environmental Cost of Death: an Eco-Friendly End-Of-Life
This article explores some insights into the environmental cost of death, and presents a guide to creating an ethical and eco-friendly end-of-life plan.
What Happens to Garbage: Insights into the Burning of Waste
We take a closer look at what happens to garbage, and why it might not be taken to landfill, as seen through this tour of a local garbage-burning facility.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) & Why it is Important
The Fourth Industrial Revolution reflects humanities efforts to harmonize the environment and society with digital technology. We discuss some of the details.
Digital Sustainability: A Comprehensive Guide
We take a look at digital sustainability, with solutions and technology that historically caused environmental problems now becoming part of the solution.
A Guide to Sustainable Biomedical Waste Management Practices
The biomedical waste management practices that we have in place today are not sustainable in the long term. We look at the current situation and future plans.
The Plastic Waste Dilemma and China’s National Sword Policy
We explore some deeper aspects of the plastic waste dilemma, including the global impact of China’s National Sword Policy and how nations have responded.
Sustainability Best Practices for Large Facilities in 2023
We look at sustainability best practices for today’s large facilities, such as office buildings, hospitals, manufacturing plants, and others.
Where are Microplastics Found and Where do They Come From?
Where are microplastics found? And where does it all come from? We dig a little deeper, and look at the dilemma faced by countries the world over.
The Effects of Microplastics on Humans: An Introduction
An introduction to microplastics, the prevalence and the harm they are causing all around the world, in environments, in wildlife, and inside all of us.
Solving the E-waste Problem: Are We Doing Enough
The more people get involved in environmentally friendly practices, the easier it will be to solve the e-waste problem and other issues we face today.
An Interactive Online Test: Recycling and Waste Management
SOUR, an ethical design studio, just launched a new interactive online test tool on behavior around individual and corporate waste patterns and management.
Tangle: Pet Products as a Solution to the Ghost Net Problem
In an attempt to help address the Ghost Net problem, Tangle is recycling end-of-life fishing nets into new, long-lasting pet products, and sustainable dog leads.
Sustainable Beach Trip Tips: How to be Eco-Friendly at the Beach
With these tips for planning a sustainable beach trip, you can do your part to protect this essential part of our natural environment for generations to come.
The Ethical and Environmental Need for a Sustainable T-Shirt
The story of an everyday t-shirt doesn’t have to be a bleak one, we can change this story, we can make it the story of a sustainable t-shirt.
Lithium Mining: The Environmental Cost is Toxic and Clear
The Lithium Fever: What Is the Price of Europe Going Green?
Global Recycling: The Environmental Impact and The Future
Preventing pollution and improving public health are only some of the benefits of global recycling. It also creates employment, saves money, and reduces waste.
Reduce E-Waste: Sustainability for Old, Functional Gadgets
Here are some eco-friendly things you can do to reduce e-waste, reduce your carbon footprint, and reduce the number of electronic devices being made.
How We’re Planning a (Nearly) Zero Waste Wedding
It can be the most wasteful day of our lives. Here’s how we’re planning a (nearly) zero waste wedding—and coping with whatever judgements come our way.
The Bandwagon Effect on Apple Products
Many consumers have experienced the bandwagon effect on Apple products, associating the brand with quality, innovation, universality, and fun.
How Younger Generations Can Help Solve the E-waste Problem
This article will discuss the negative effects of e-waste and how younger generations can be more proactive about minimizing those effects.
Hazardous Waste Management: Ethics and Responsibities
We are living in a toxic world, and there are many things that we, and those in power, should be doing.
Spread the Spirit of Sustainability: 5 Ways to Reduce Waste During the Holidays
It’s can be a wonderful time of the year, filled with celebration and merriness. Unfortunately, it’s also a time of trash.
A Sustainable Christmas: 7 Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but lurking behind the magic is an unsettling reality that perpetually taints the joy of Christmas: overconsumption.
The Environmental Impacts of Asbestos
Exposure to asbestos can cause multiple negative health effects, but asbestos can also pollute the air, water, soil, and settle on different objects.
Green Halloween – 5 Tips to be Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
Green Halloween Guide: It is almost upon us, from pumpkin carving to trick-or-treating, yet amidst all the fun is a scary reality: waste, waste and more waste!
A Guide to Community Fridges in the UK and Around the World
How this food waste solution captured a country’s imagination and continues to spread across the globe
A Complete Guide To Sustainable Shaving
Sustainable shaving not only reduces waste and helps support small businesses, but it also saves you money and let’s face it, it just feels more luxurious!
Plastic-Free Home: 11 Household Items to Swap for More Sustainable Alternatives
Tips for a Plastic-Free Home: If you’re looking for a great place to start, swap out these 11 household items for a more sustainable alternative.
Environmental Hypocrisy – The H-Factor: A Personal Essay
A personal essay on the difficulty of trying to live in an environmentally progressive way, accepting imperfection, without losing all hope.
Pineapple, Banana & Coconut: Sustainable Fabrics – Out of the Kitchen and Into the Closet
Banana, pineapple, and coconut might make you think of a fruit salad; yet all three plants are now being used to make durable and sustainable fabrics.
Choose the Dark Side to Discover Light: The Effects of Light Pollution and How to Reduce It
It’s important to educate people on the negative effect of excessive light and what they can do to reduce energy consumption and preserve the darkness of the night sky.
Waste Management: How to Handle the Waste We Produce
Although some people may be intimidated by the zero waste movement and its restrictions, those of us who aren’t able to ‘go zero’ can also do their part.
On the Need for a Global Ban on the Production, Distribution, and Sale of Plastic Water Bottles
The banning of disposable plastic water bottles is the most reasonable, sustainable, and conscientious plan for the future; and this ban should begin now.
Using Recycled Paper Is Not Just About Saving Trees
Recycled paper can save the Earth, and in developed countries it’s very easy to purchase, yet not nearly enough people are making the switch.
Capitalism and The Advent of Garbage
Could the end of capitalism pave the way from a reduction in our creation of garbage, towards a truly sustainable future?