Circular Insights Lab
The Circular Insights Lab (‘The Lab’), housed by the Center for the Circular Economy is a research and analytics engine that draws on insights from all sectors and verticals at the firm to further expand upon bodies of knowledge, fill gaps in data, and explore adjacent areas of research that advance the circular economy globally.
At the Lab, we conduct quantitative and qualitative research and data analytics through in-market pilots, focus groups, iterative testing and consumer interviews, identifying circular trends, challenges and opportunities.
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Our Five Key Circular Economy Drivers
We approach our research and data analysis through the lens of five key circular economy drivers.
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Research
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What Brands Need to Know to Increase the Recovery of…
Permitting for composting facilities is complex, but…
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Why We Invested in Found Energy: The Importance of…
Closed Loop Ventures Group invests in Found Energy,…
Reuse Series
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Debunking Durability: How Durable Does Reusable Packaging…
New reuse innovations are expanding what is possible,…
Reuse Series
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When Reusable Cups Reach End-of-Life: 5 Tips to Ensure…
The NextGen Consortium shares 5 tips to ensure reusable…
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How a South Carolina paper mill started recycling your…
In July 2022, Sonoco announced it would accept paper…
Reuse Series
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Making Reuse an Everyday Reality: 3 Things We Must…
Reuse is now at a critical stage of development. A…
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How Closed Loop Partners’ Multi-Million Dollar Investment…
This is Closed Loop Partners’ third loan to LRS,…
Molecular Recycling
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What is chemical recycling, why does it have so many…
Closed Loop Partners spent 18 months investigating…
Reuse Series
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The Most Sustainable Bag Is Likely the One You Already…
How often do you get to the checkout counter only to…
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