waste management

Recycling symbols made from cardboard and green paper representing circular supply chains and material reuse systems.

How Circular Supply Chains Strengthen Resource Security: Insights from NextCycle Michigan Grants

Linear production models continue to strain material security and waste systems across industrial economies. Circular supply chains are emerging as a...
Robert C. Brears
3 min read
Green recycling symbol on cardboard background, representing circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

Extended Producer Responsibility for Circular Economy

Circular economy strategies are reshaping how societies address waste, resource efficiency, and sustainable production. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a leading...
Robert C. Brears
4 min read