Articles by Soledad Contreras
Circular economy thinking provides a strong vision for business and society, but concrete steps for implementation can be hard to find. Complementing the circular economy with LCA provides the practical, measurable dimension that is needed.
It seems logical to assume that bio-based products are always more sustainable than fuel-based products. Biomass is renewable and doesn't disrupt natural cycles. But is it really more sustainable? Find out in this month's Sustainability Mythbusters.
The Roundtable for Product Social Metrics started in 2013 and entered phase 3 in late 2014: refining the Handbook and addressing cross-cutting implementation issues. Read on to find out about the Roundtable's progress and plans for this phase.
For most companies, the lion's share of their environmental impacts comes from their supply chains. But setting up a supply chain sustainability programme isn't easy. This article outlines the first two steps, with more to come.