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This reverse logistics company helps retailers make money from returns

Americans return $309 billion in merchandise each year. goTRG is helping retailers accrue some benefits from it.

Fast Company Magazine

How one scientist is saving crops around the world via AI-enabled apps

PlantVillage is now used in more than 60 countries around the world, and has been translated into 30 languages.

Fast Company Magazine

Corporate swag can be wasteful and gross. Here’s how one CEO is changing that

Someone Somewhere CEO Antonio Nuño pivoted to making elevated swag for the likes of Google and Uber, while paying artisans in Mexico and Peru’s poorest regions a fair wage

Fast Company Magazine

What does Gen Z want? A different kind of experience on Tinder, for one thing

Kyle Miller and his Z Team draw inspiration from a cohort of college-aged “ambassadors.”

Fast Company Magazine

How Ford’s Mustang Mach-E upended the EV market

When the Mach-E went on sale, Tesla’s EV market share fell from 81% to 69%.

Fast Company Magazine

Here’s why citizen-science is booming

It’s easy. It’s free. And, as Zooniverse cofounder Chris Lintott explains, it yields excellent results.

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This Everlane one-piece swimsuit is adorable, flattering, and ready for action

Everlane’s Square-Neck suit is perfect for days at the beach where you actually want to get in the waves.

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From teen wizards to Harry Styles romances: How Wattpad created a user-generated media empire

Wattpad is turning hit stories “After,” “She’s With Me,” “I’m A Gay Wizard,” “Crossbones,” and more into books, TV shows, and movies.

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This automated superhive could help save the global bee population

Three-quarters of the world’s crops depend on pollination from bees, and the Beehome could reverse the collapse of the global bee population.

Impact

This wind-up ‘electric’ toothbrush never needs an outlet or a new battery

Goodwell’s Be. Brush—a winner of Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards—is a truly sustainable alternative to an electric toothbrush. The trick: ditch electricity and take inspiration from watches.

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I tried Prose’s custom haircare products—and reluctantly fell in love

Before Prose, I didn’t even want to try a shampoo that cost more than $10. Now I’m hooked.

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Exclusive Q&A: Introducing Inspiration4 civilian astronaut Sian Procter

The accomplished geoscientist, educator, and artist is fulfilling a lifelong dream she shared with her late father as she prepares to join the first all-civilian crew heading into space.

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These were ‘Fast Company’ readers’ favorite products of 2020

From Everlane sweaters, to AllBirds’ running sneakers, to an MIT-designed face mask, here’s what ‘Fast Company’ readers were buying this year.

Fast Company Magazine

Ady Barkan was one of the most powerful activists in 2020. Here’s how he changes hearts and minds

Activist, author, and lawyer Ady Barkan is fighting for progressive policies while battling ALS.

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These 13 cozy items will keep you warm and snuggly all winter

Affordable cashmere, comfy joggers, and the softest slippers imaginable. These products were made for cuddling up on a cold winter’s night.

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Why paper planners are the best way to stay organized in 2021

One of the best organization tools for 2021 is not on your computer or phone.

Co.Design

Still looking for Clorox wipes? Here’s how the company has innovated to meet unprecedented demand

Andy Mowery, chief product supply officer of the Clorox Company, reveals how COVID-19 may have changed the rules of manufacturing and supply chain forever.

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Feeling stressed? Vitruvi’s new diffusers let you bliss out on aromatherapy

These stylish essential oil diffusers bring scent zen to your entire house.

Tech

3 experts on how COVID-19 changed manufacturing and supply chains around the world

From Pillsbury dough to semiconductors, things suddenly had to be made differently—and fast. Leaders at General Mills, Boll & Branch, and Nanotronics explain how, and what they’ve learned.

Fast Company Magazine

The Vestre Plus is the greenest, most transparent furniture factory in the world—and you’re invited to come hike around it

Norwegian furniture-maker Vestre and Bjarke Ingels Group reimagine the factory as a hub for jobs, tourism, and community gatherings.

Impact

Climate scientists demand PR firms stop helping fossil fuel companies cover up their impact

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Every driver in London soon might have to pay a fee any time they take a car trip

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What could a global tax on wealth of $5 million-plus pay for?

News

Problems ordering your free COVID test kits? Try this fix

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Abigail Disney, other millionaires, slam Davos and urge governments to tax the rich

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Activision CEO Bobby Kotick stands to walk away with a massive payday if he leaves the company

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Former SpaceX engineers raised $50 million to build a Tesla for freight trains

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After 149 years, Colgate’s toothpaste tubes are finally recyclable

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How 1 billion square feet of New York office space was turned into apartments

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Why it’s sometimes harder to get a job you’re ‘overqualified’ for

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This counterintuitive trick can help you be more effective at work

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Lara Sorokanich

This reverse logistics company helps retailers make money from returns

Americans return $309 billion in merchandise each year. goTRG is helping retailers accrue some benefits from it.

How one scientist is saving crops around the world via AI-enabled apps

PlantVillage is now used in more than 60 countries around the world, and has been translated into 30 languages.

Corporate swag can be wasteful and gross. Here’s how one CEO is changing that

Someone Somewhere CEO Antonio Nuño pivoted to making elevated swag for the likes of Google and Uber, while paying artisans in Mexico and Peru’s poorest regions a fair wage

What does Gen Z want? A different kind of experience on Tinder, for one thing

Kyle Miller and his Z Team draw inspiration from a cohort of college-aged “ambassadors.”

How Ford’s Mustang Mach-E upended the EV market

When the Mach-E went on sale, Tesla’s EV market share fell from 81% to 69%.

Here’s why citizen-science is booming

It’s easy. It’s free. And, as Zooniverse cofounder Chris Lintott explains, it yields excellent results.

This Everlane one-piece swimsuit is adorable, flattering, and ready for action

Everlane’s Square-Neck suit is perfect for days at the beach where you actually want to get in the waves.

From teen wizards to Harry Styles romances: How Wattpad created a user-generated media empire

Wattpad is turning hit stories “After,” “She’s With Me,” “I’m A Gay Wizard,” “Crossbones,” and more into books, TV shows, and movies.

This automated superhive could help save the global bee population

Three-quarters of the world’s crops depend on pollination from bees, and the Beehome could reverse the collapse of the global bee population.

This wind-up ‘electric’ toothbrush never needs an outlet or a new battery

Goodwell’s Be. Brush—a winner of Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards—is a truly sustainable alternative to an electric toothbrush. The trick: ditch electricity and take inspiration from watches.

I tried Prose’s custom haircare products—and reluctantly fell in love

Before Prose, I didn’t even want to try a shampoo that cost more than $10. Now I’m hooked.

Exclusive Q&A: Introducing Inspiration4 civilian astronaut Sian Procter

The accomplished geoscientist, educator, and artist is fulfilling a lifelong dream she shared with her late father as she prepares to join the first all-civilian crew heading into space.

These were ‘Fast Company’ readers’ favorite products of 2020

From Everlane sweaters, to AllBirds’ running sneakers, to an MIT-designed face mask, here’s what ‘Fast Company’ readers were buying this year.

Ady Barkan was one of the most powerful activists in 2020. Here’s how he changes hearts and minds

Activist, author, and lawyer Ady Barkan is fighting for progressive policies while battling ALS.

These 13 cozy items will keep you warm and snuggly all winter

Affordable cashmere, comfy joggers, and the softest slippers imaginable. These products were made for cuddling up on a cold winter’s night.

Why paper planners are the best way to stay organized in 2021

One of the best organization tools for 2021 is not on your computer or phone.

Still looking for Clorox wipes? Here’s how the company has innovated to meet unprecedented demand

Andy Mowery, chief product supply officer of the Clorox Company, reveals how COVID-19 may have changed the rules of manufacturing and supply chain forever.

Feeling stressed? Vitruvi’s new diffusers let you bliss out on aromatherapy

These stylish essential oil diffusers bring scent zen to your entire house.

3 experts on how COVID-19 changed manufacturing and supply chains around the world

From Pillsbury dough to semiconductors, things suddenly had to be made differently—and fast. Leaders at General Mills, Boll & Branch, and Nanotronics explain how, and what they’ve learned.

The Vestre Plus is the greenest, most transparent furniture factory in the world—and you’re invited to come hike around it

Norwegian furniture-maker Vestre and Bjarke Ingels Group reimagine the factory as a hub for jobs, tourism, and community gatherings.

Impact

Climate scientists demand PR firms stop helping fossil fuel companies cover up their impact

Every driver in London soon might have to pay a fee any time they take a car trip

What could a global tax on wealth of $5 million-plus pay for?

News

Problems ordering your free COVID test kits? Try this fix

Abigail Disney, other millionaires, slam Davos and urge governments to tax the rich

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick stands to walk away with a massive payday if he leaves the company

Co.Design

Former SpaceX engineers raised $50 million to build a Tesla for freight trains