Upstream innovation in a circular economy means tackling problems at their root to prevent waste. For instance, shifting just 20% of plastic packaging from single-use to reuse presents a $10

Upstream innovation in a circular economy means tackling problems at their root to prevent waste. For instance, shifting just 20% of plastic packaging from single-use to reuse presents a $10 billion opportunity, benefiting both the environment and the economy.

Highlights from a recent episode featured Apeel, which extends food life without single-use plastic, and Enviu, which shared reuse business models tackling plastic pollution at its source in Indonesia.

Discover over 100 solutions in our Upstream Innovation Guide. Watch the full episode or explore more episodes of The Circular Economy Show.

Written & Directed by Nick Dragon, this story features two eco-priests attempting to free a woman possessed by a microplastic demon. The entity, saturating her body, fights back with a barrage of

Written & Directed by Nick Dragon, this story features two eco-priests attempting to free a woman possessed by a microplastic demon. The entity, saturating her body, fights back with a barrage of single-use plastics.

This intense struggle raises a critical question: can humanity ever truly escape the pervasive nightmare of plastic pollution?

Single-use plastic bags are being banned worldwide. Explore handy alternatives to plastic bin liners.

Share these options with friends and encourage them to join the "ban the bag" campaign

Single-use plastic bags are being banned worldwide. Explore handy alternatives to plastic bin liners.

Share these options with friends and encourage them to join the "ban the bag" campaign in Australia. Learn more here: http://act.gp/2enSdd6

Our oceans are polluted by a truckload of plastic every minute. Learn about how plastic impacts marine environments and join our urgent campaign to address this crisis.

Sign our petition

Our oceans are polluted by a truckload of plastic every minute. Learn about how plastic impacts marine environments and join our urgent campaign to address this crisis.

Sign our petition urging Woolworths and Coles to eliminate unnecessary plastic packaging on fresh produce. Take action now: act.gp/stop-plastics

A timely panel discussion addressed the fossil fuel industry's shifting tactics to impede a just and equitable transition from dirty energy. The event featured renowned climate scientist Mike

A timely panel discussion addressed the fossil fuel industry's shifting tactics to impede a just and equitable transition from dirty energy. The event featured renowned climate scientist Mike Mann, community organizer Andres Soto, investigative journalist Antonia Juhasz, and the Center's climate director Kassie Siegel.

This critical discussion, underscoring the #ClimateEmergency, was recorded on December 10th at the Children’s Creativity Museum Theater in San Francisco, California. We extend our gratitude to Jay Wilson for providing the footage.

Founder David Katz, Co-Founder Shaun Frankson, and plastics expert Mike Biddle were interviewed in Victoria, BC. They discussed The Plastic

Founder David Katz, Co-Founder Shaun Frankson, and plastics expert Mike Biddle were interviewed in Victoria, BC. They discussed The Plastic Bank's mission to reduce global poverty and plastic waste.

This interview was published on August 20, 2013.

Just as you'd stop a flood's source before mopping, tackling problems "upstream" means addressing their root cause. In a circular economy, upstream innovation prevents issues like waste from ever

Just as you'd stop a flood's source before mopping, tackling problems "upstream" means addressing their root cause. In a circular economy, upstream innovation prevents issues like waste from ever occurring.

This approach offers significant benefits. For instance, shifting 20% of plastic packaging to reuse represents a $10 billion opportunity, benefiting both the environment and economy.

Explore cutting-edge upstream innovations combating plastic pollution. We'll feature Apeel, extending produce life without single-use plastic, and Enviu, sharing reuse projects from Indonesia to the Netherlands.

Taking steps to reduce plastic consumption is crucial for environmental health.

If you're ready to #BreakFreeFromPlastic, a great starting point is to identify and eliminate seven common

Taking steps to reduce plastic consumption is crucial for environmental health.

If you're ready to #BreakFreeFromPlastic, a great starting point is to identify and eliminate seven common products from your daily routine. These simple changes can significantly reduce your plastic footprint right now.

Single-use plastic is severely damaging our planet.

Its pervasive presence pollutes ecosystems, harms wildlife, and contaminates vital natural resources.

Urgent global efforts are

Single-use plastic is severely damaging our planet.

Its pervasive presence pollutes ecosystems, harms wildlife, and contaminates vital natural resources.

Urgent global efforts are essential to curb its use and mitigate this escalating environmental crisis.

Residents of San Juan County, an "environmental sacrifice zone," are opposing Desert Rock, the third coal plant proposed for their region.

Mike Eisenfeld of the San Juan Citizens Alliance

Residents of San Juan County, an "environmental sacrifice zone," are opposing Desert Rock, the third coal plant proposed for their region.

Mike Eisenfeld of the San Juan Citizens Alliance discusses the environmental concerns and advocates for concentrated solar near Shiprock as a viable energy solution.

Learn more at Bioneers.org.