Sustana
we have plenty of “arteries”—ways for products to flow from the heart of manufacturers into the body of the economy—but we need “veins” as well, ways to return the products so that their materials can be purified and reused.
Janine M. Benyus • Biomimicry
Returnity is solving for the increased focus on circular shipping models, consumer attention to sustainability, and brands sensitivity to a differentiated customer experience. We will displace the use of over 1 million cardboard boxes and poly mailer bags in 2019 — and 10 million+ in 2020.
Mike Newman • Big Ideas: “How we can eliminate single use packaging” with Mike Newman, CEO of Returnity…
They can be made from plants that aren’t grown for food—unless you’re a big fan of switchgrass salad—or from farming residue (such as cornstalks), by-products left over from making paper, and even food and yard waste.
Bill Gates • How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need
A tool to support you in designing the circular and regenerative businesses we need.
Sustainable pathways • Sustainable Pathways
Because products would be returned to the manufacturer for continuous repair, reuse, and remanufacturing, Stahel called the process “cradle-to-cradle.” 19