I’ve Been Watching the Plastic Alternatives Market Collapse. Here’s What Shellworks Just Changed
Between 2016 and 2022, only 42% of funded sustainable packaging companies secured follow-on investment.I track these failures. Most happen quietly—promising material, enthusiastic early adopters,…
What Happens When Markets Grow Up: The Biomethane Transparency Shift
S&P Global Platts announced they’re renaming 22 biomethane Guarantee of Origin assessments across four countries. The changes take effect May 15, 2026.A naming convention update doesn’t sound…
What a College Student’s Furniture Project Taught Us About Campus Waste
We throw away 92 million tons of textiles every year.Anna Quarles spent five hours stuffing donated T-shirts, medical blue wrap, and plastic grocery bags into four circular cushions. The University…
The CMA Just Changed the Rules on Green Claims—And Your Supply Chain Is Now Your Liability
On January 22, 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority published updated guidance on environmental claims—”eco-friendly,” “sustainable,” “carbon neutral.” The claims brands put on packaging,…
The Packaging Regulation Shift We’re All Facing in 2026
March 2026: Small producers must register for UK EPR. July 2026: Modulated EPR fees launch. Companies without recyclability assessments default to the highest cost tier—up to 50% more than compliant…
Your City Just Became a Waste Processing Plant (And You’re the Factory Floor)
People are posting glamour shots of their kitchen bins on social media.Derby residents became “binfluencers” after the city started handing out green food waste containers to every household. They’re…
What Scotland’s New Circular Economy Chief Reveals About the Future of Green Jobs
Scotland’s circular economy is worth £7 billion and supports 81,447 jobs — nearly 5% of the country’s entire economy. And it’s about to accelerate.Zero Waste Scotland just appointed Ciaran McGuigan…
Your Fashion Forecast Just Got Smarter Than Your Trend Team
You’re making million-dollar inventory decisions based on what a handful of trend forecasters think will be hot next season. AI is analyzing millions of social media images daily, tracking 2,000+ […]
Why Material Selection Is the Most Undervalued Decision in UK Manufacturing
A purchasing manager chooses the cheaper aluminum alloy to save £2 per kilogram.Six months later, the production line is running 20% slower, scrap rates have doubled, and the company just lost a…
How to Build a Profitable E-Commerce Business Around Sustainable Household Products
Your competitors are already capturing the sustainable product market while you’re still debating whether it’s worth the investment. Consumers will pay 9.7% more for sustainable products. The U.S. eco-friendly retail […]