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From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together

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Leading the Way: 4 Women Inspiring Inclusion in STEM
Leading the Way: 4 Women Inspiring Inclusion in STEM
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we spoke to four women at Dow who recognize the importance of continuing to drive inclusion, diversity and equity as we advance the materials-science industry.
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From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together
Chemistry, Materials & Packaging
Employee Engagement
Gender Equality
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Systems Shift
SDGs
Investment and Innovation: How Cities Serve as Epicenters for Circularity
Investment and Innovation: How Cities Serve as Epicenters for Circularity
At the recent WRLDCTY event in October, a rich panel discussion explored how a systems approach can help realize a more circular future — using cities as a backdrop.
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The Recycling Partnership
From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together
The Next Economy
Plastics
Circular Economy
Systems Shift
Finance/Insurance/Investment
Government
Extended Producer Responsibility
Responsible Consumption
Politics/Policy
Can a Systems Approach Unlock the Value of Waste? Yes, Here’s How
Can a Systems Approach Unlock the Value of Waste? Yes, Here’s How
Alongside collaborators such as BanQu and New Energy Blue, we’re redefining what we think of as waste — designing for more sustainable materials and recyclability; and valuing people such as waste pickers and farmers, right from the start.
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BanQu
From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together
Plastics
Circular Economy
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Systems Shift
SDGs
Energy/Utilities
Finance/Insurance/Investment
Living Within Our Means
The Bottom Billion
Responsible Consumption
What Drives Sustainability? People With Passion
What Drives Sustainability? People With Passion
At Dow, Danielle Chatman-Moore develops recycling programs that capture hard-to-recycle plastics. We spoke with her about what led her to a career in sustainability and what drives her work now.
From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together
Plastics
Circular Economy
Systems Shift
Finance/Insurance/Investment
Manufacturing
Responsible Consumption
Reflecting on America Recycles Day: 5 Ways Recycled Waste is Transforming Circularity
Reflecting on America Recycles Day: 5 Ways Recycled Waste is Transforming Circularity
Recycling is a powerful tool; but we also must recognize there is much more work to be done to achieve circularity at the scope and scale necessary.
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From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together
The Next Economy
Consumer Insights
Plastics
Circular Economy
Systems Shift
Finance/Insurance/Investment
Government
Manufacturing
Extended Producer Responsibility
Living Within Our Means
Responsible Consumption
How the US’s Most Abundant Crop Is Changing the Way Plastic Is Produced
How the US’s Most Abundant Crop Is Changing the Way Plastic Is Produced
In a perfect example of the circular economy in action, corn stover — stalks and leaves left over from harvest — becomes a valuable cash crop for which farmers can get paid.
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From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together
Waste Not
Agriculture
Plastics
Circular Economy
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Systems Shift
SDGs
Energy/Utilities
Finance/Insurance/Investment
Manufacturing
Living Within Our Means
Responsible Consumption
Creating Infrastructure Today That Can Withstand Tomorrow
Creating Infrastructure Today That Can Withstand Tomorrow
Increasing climate intensity and resulting recovery costs can be daunting; but we must continue focusing on updating our infrastructure with the advanced materials-science-based technology available today.
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From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together
Product, Service & Design Innovation
Teeing Up a Transformation: How Golf Is Driving Inclusivity, Sustainability
Teeing Up a Transformation: How Golf Is Driving Inclusivity, Sustainability
Dow is partnering to elevate both gender and sustainability in golf to show how the sport can be an inspiring source of progress for people and planet alike.
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From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together
Collaboration
Climate Action
Natural Resources
Plastics
Circular Economy
Climate Action
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Systems Shift
Education
Finance/Insurance/Investment
Sports/Gaming/Entertainment
Meaningful Connections
Living Within Our Means
Responsible Consumption
The Tennessee River’s Biggest Fan Is a 14-Year-Old Boy Passionate About Conservation
The Tennessee River’s Biggest Fan Is a 14-Year-Old Boy Passionate About Conservation
In this conversation with ‘the Conservation Kid,’ Cash Daniels, we learn more about what drives his passion to clean up the Tennessee River and lead his generation toward a brighter future.
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From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together
Waste Not
Walking the Talk
Plastics
Circular Economy
Systems Shift
Education
Natural Capital
Meaningful Connections
Responsible Consumption
Activating Purpose
Finding Potential in Peers: The Importance of Pre-Competitive Partnerships
Finding Potential in Peers: The Importance of Pre-Competitive Partnerships
Industry leaders are forming pre-competitive pacts and deals to build ecosystems that support a circular economy or a net-zero roadmap. Here are three areas where pre-competitive partnerships can deliver material impact.
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The Recycling Partnership
From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together
Collaboration
The Next Economy
Circular Economy
Systems Shift
Finance/Insurance/Investment
Government
Manufacturing
Extended Producer Responsibility
Living Within Our Means
Responsible Consumption
Evolving Our Infrastructure Means the Wire and Cable Industry Must Prioritize Sustainability
Evolving Our Infrastructure Means the Wire and Cable Industry Must Prioritize Sustainability
To sustainably support the tremendous global demand for connectivity, collaboration is needed across the value chain to create solutions that enable more information to move faster, with greater protection and safety, using less energy.
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Cox Enterprises
From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together
Product, Service & Design Innovation
Systems Shift
Computers/Electronics
Energy/Utilities
Living Within Our Means
Responsible Consumption
Not Their Waste, But Still Their Problem: How Alaska Is Managing an Influx of Global Marine Debris
Not Their Waste, But Still Their Problem: How Alaska Is Managing an Influx of Global Marine Debris
A multi-stakeholder, community-based collaboration and an innovative model of plastic-waste recovery are helping to clean up the Gulf of Alaska.
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From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together
Collaboration
Waste Not
Circular Economy
Systems Shift
Finance/Insurance/Investment
Manufacturing
Meaningful Connections
Responsible Consumption
Tomorrow’s Circular, Low-Carbon Economy Is Being Built Today
Tomorrow’s Circular, Low-Carbon Economy Is Being Built Today
The supply of recycled plastics must be more robust to meet global demand. A mix of mechanical and advanced recycling technologies can provide tangible solutions, create efficiencies and increase scale.
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From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together
Collaboration
Waste Not
Plastics
Circular Economy
Systems Shift
Technology
Finance/Insurance/Investment
Manufacturing
Extended Producer Responsibility
Responsible Consumption
Store Shelves of the Future: Packaging for a Circular Economy
Store Shelves of the Future: Packaging for a Circular Economy
We recently gathered leaders from McKinsey, Unilever and Colgate-Palmolive to ponder what consumer products and their packaging will look like in 2035 and beyond.
Colgate Palmolive
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Unilever
McKinsey
From Purpose to Action: Building a Sustainable Future Together
The Next Economy
Chemistry, Materials & Packaging
Consumer Insights
Consumer Products
Plastics
Circular Economy
Corporate Communications
Systems Shift
Manufacturing
Extended Producer Responsibility
Responsible Consumption

Press Releases

Dow introduces new leather alternative for the automotive market
Published 1 week ago.
Beyond Benign and Dow expand collaboration to advance Green Chemistry education
Published 1 week ago.
Dow and Procter & Gamble to develop a new proprietary recycling technology targeting hard-to-recycle plastic waste
Published 2 weeks ago.
Dow launches bio-circular and circular Propylene Glycol solutions in North America
Published 2 weeks ago.
Dow scientists develop a novel polyethylene architecture
Published 3 weeks ago.
Reducing Carbon Emissions
Learn how reusable and recyclable packaging can help close the loop.
Design for Recyclability
Dow is creating sustainable solutions for food packaging