Recycling Sectors & Materials

Introduction The plastic crisis is unrelenting: over 70 million tons of PET are produced annually, with much ending up in landfills or oceans. Enzyme-based recycling, which uses biologically engineered proteins to break down PET into its building blocks—terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol—offers a sustainable alternative to energy-intensive mechanical or chemical processes. Recent 2025 studies highlight dramatic improvements in efficiency and...

Introduction Electric scooters have transformed urban mobility since their widespread adoption in the late 2010s, offering a nimble alternative to cars and public transport for short trips. By 2025, shared e-scooter schemes are integral to Europe's "mobilité douce" – soft mobility – supported by EU policies like the Circular Economy Action Plan, which emphasizes battery recycling to curb mineral extraction's...

Introduction The global stand-up paddleboard market is booming in 2025, valued at around USD 1.9 billion in 2024 and forecasted to reach USD 4.78 billion by 2033 at a CAGR...

Introduction Amazon's environmental narrative has evolved dramatically in recent years, driven by its Climate Pledge and a suite of initiatives aimed at reducing its colossal ecological footprint. Founded on commitments...

Introduction Mycelium, the intricate underground network of fungi, is transforming the packaging industry by offering a biodegradable alternative to traditional plastics. As of 2025, this material is gaining traction for...

The Current Landscape Recent data reveals a mixed bag of progress and challenges. As of 2024, only 28% of the 121 brands and suppliers committed to the challenge have met...

Introduction The fashion industry is at a crossroads, grappling with a damning paradox. On one hand, it champions sleek, fast-to-market trends under the allure of affordability; on the other, it...

  Introduction In an era where over 90 million tons of PET are produced annually worldwide, only a fraction undergoes recycling, with even less being upcycled into equivalent or higher value...

Biodegradability and Environmental Impact Mycelium packaging offers significant environmental benefits over traditional plastics and bioplastics. Data from Digicomply (2024) highlight that mycelium can decompose in home compost settings within just...

The Hipli Concept: Revolutionizing Sustainable Packaging Anne-Sophie Raoult and Lorraine de Maupeou founded Hipli with a clear goal: eliminate disposable packaging. They introduced a robust, washable, and reusable package that...