Advancing a sustainable economy
Instead of a linear economy—which moves raw materials through manufacturing, distribution, and consumption to create waste—we imagine a circular economy that keeps materials moving through reuse, repair, redistribution, and recycling to preserve natural resources and minimize climate-altering emissions.
Our impact is driven by our core research pillars
active projects
scholars funded in 2024
funded in research & scholarships since 1992
News
January 6, 2026
When Clickbait Meets Climate
Discussions around landfill methane emissions tend to follow a familiar cycle: periodic headlines resurface long-standing claims, usually without the full scientific context needed to really understand the issue. They often…
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Extended Producer Responsibility: What We Know and What We Don’t
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has emerged as one of the most discussed policy tools aimed at driving more circular outcomes for various consumer goods. EPR…
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