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When disposing of trash, we often separate it into recyclable and non-recyclable. While it's fairly obvious why some items, such as organic and biodegradable waste, belong in the trash, some items have recyclable components but may be too complicated to go through a sorting facility. That'
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MYOPlastic is a Precious Plastic workshop that allows users to make their own miniature sheet goods. This rapid design idea comes from the idea that once people are educated on what recycled plastic production companies do with their recycled plastic, it will increase motivation to participate. Local companies or community
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As is the case with many companies that make material goods, IKEA views circularity as a way to lessen its impact on nature, reduce pollution, and tackle climate change. Transitioning towards a circular business is a fundamental, system-wide shift that affects every aspect of the IKEA business. This includes
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The Carhartt Built to Last Commitment℠ stands out among clothing retailers as a commitment to craft, excellence, and durability. Carhartt claims that if one of its products "fails to meet expectations," then they will right the wrong, whether by repair, replacement, or credit. A little repair work can
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Being a $200 billion multi-faceted company, PepsiCo uses its power to ensure that the large number of packages that it produces and distributes every day don't have negative impacts on the environment. To assess potential packaging risks facing the business, PepsiCo completes a comprehensive plastic packaging-related
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In their series Before The Needle, The Vinyl Factory is debuting its new Eco-Jazz material. This material utilizes leftover PVC from previous vinyl pressings, creating a circular economy around this plastic. The process, which involves recycling PVC from the coloured waste of records previously manufactured in-house, sees increased
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Backseat Music Station turns the car into a space where families can turn everyday stories into music. Music is powerful that it can bring back specific memories. The concept gives children and parents a way to create a song together based on what happened during their day. Instead of simply
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People can buy eyewear online. So what makes them visit a physical store? Gentle Monster treats the store as part of the brand experience. The stores combine eyewear with art, design, and unexpected installations, giving people a reason to experience the brand in person. Gentle Monster creates a different concept
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A gas station usually is a stop for fuel, food, or a quick break. Buc-ee’s does something different. It gives people a reason to stop beyond what they need. The overall experience have become part of the stop itself. CBS reports that Buc-ee’s has become a
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A trip to the grocery store may seem like a small part of everyday life. But repeated trips can add up to a significant amount of time. One article estimates that an average grocery trip takes about 63 minutes, including 10 minutes of travel each way and 43 minutes in
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Most brands are focused on what comes next. But GAP, Polaroid, Fila, and other brands are looking back. The key difference is that they are taking something people remember and adapting it for today. Forbes describes this as a way of making “the present warmer and the future slightly more
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A family car can be used for more than transportating children purpose. In KBB's survey article, family car shoppers said they expected to use their vehicles for everyday errands more often than for transporting children. The findings also show a tension between what families need and what they