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Novacolor launches new decorative effect paints produced with biomass balanced BASF binders
Novacolor launches new decorative effect paints produced with biomass balanced BASF binders
Published on March 27, 2018
About a 2 minute read

As of now Novacolor offers new decorative effect paints under the “Africa”, “Puro” and “Patina Minerale” brand names. The textured plasters meet the challenge of combining design and sustainability: Puro is an opaque mineral water-based i... View More

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Circular Economy
Closed Loop Fund Announces Historic Partnership on Funding for Recycling Infrastructure
Closed Loop Fund Announces Historic Partnership on Funding for Recycling Infrastructure
Published on March 26, 2018
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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Closed Loop Fund (CLF) today unveiled an historic statewide, public-private partnership targeting a $5 million investment in recycling infrastructure in Connecticut in 2... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Trending: Startups Want to Redesign the Way We Eat Veg
Trending: Startups Want to Redesign the Way We Eat Veg
Published on March 23, 2018
About a 4 minute read

With the global population predicted to reach nine billion by 2050 and the realities of climate change quickly unfolding, the pressure is on to find new solutions that allow us to meet growing demand while reducing environmental impacts. Food compani... View More

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Materials & Packaging
Trending: New Circular Solutions for Polyester, Almonds Drive Textiles, Plastics Towards Zero Waste
Trending: New Circular Solutions for Polyester, Almonds Drive Textiles, Plastics Towards Zero Waste
Published on March 23, 2018
About a 4 minute read

The potential of a circular economy continues to unfold as new technologies are help transform everything from post-consumer textiles to almond shells into high-quality raw materials. CARBIOS, a pioneer in the field of bioplasturgy, has taken its enz... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Chobani Incubator Unveils Names of Next 9 Startups Poised to Disrupt Food Industry
Chobani Incubator Unveils Names of Next 9 Startups Poised to Disrupt Food Industry
Published on March 12, 2018
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Yogurt manufacturer Chobani has unveiled the nine food startups participating in its third Chobani Incubator. The Spring 2018 class is comprised of companies disrupting and improving high-potential food categories in the US, from new and innovative s... View More

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Circular Economy
Dell’s ‘Closed-Loop’ Jewellery a Circular Economy Success, But a Drop in the Sustainability Bucket
Dell’s ‘Closed-Loop’ Jewellery a Circular Economy Success, But a Drop in the Sustainability Bucket
Published on March 12, 2018
About a 5 minute read

Earlier this year, tech giant Dell announced an innovative partnership with actress Nikki Reed’s jewellery company, Bayou with Love, which spawned a new line of fine jewellery made using recycled gold from the motherboards of end-of-life Dell compu... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Trending: Urban Farming, Insects Emerging as Cornerstones of Sustainable Food Future
Trending: Urban Farming, Insects Emerging as Cornerstones of Sustainable Food Future
Published on March 9, 2018
About a 5 minute read

With the world population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, 70 percent more food will be needed, making sustainable food and agricultural solutions an imperative. Urban farming and alternative proteins are emerging as viable and intelligent appr... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Trending: Footwear Takes Steps Toward Sustainability
Trending: Footwear Takes Steps Toward Sustainability
Published on March 8, 2018
About a 4 minute read

As a division of the fashion industry, the footwear sector has a hefty environmental footprint. However, a slew of emerging brands are gearing up to change footwear’s future, raising the bar for the rest of the industry by embracing sustainable sou... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
New Transparency Initiative Aims to Boost Responsible Ship Recycling Practices
New Transparency Initiative Aims to Boost Responsible Ship Recycling Practices
Published on March 7, 2018
About a 3 minute read

In a bid to increase responsible shipping practices, Forum for the Future and the Sustainable Shipping Initiative have launched the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative (SRTI). The Initiative brings together key industry stakeholders to improve tra... View More

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Supply Chain
DanoneWave Gives Regenerative Ag Boost with New Soil Health Initiative
DanoneWave Gives Regenerative Ag Boost with New Soil Health Initiative
Published on March 7, 2018
About a 3 minute read

Crop diversity and water conservation are critical aspects of sustainable agriculture, but to truly future-fit our food system, ensuring soil health is imperative. To do this, DanoneWave has launched a new soil health initiative to build best-in-clas... View More

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Circular Economy
Trending: The Future of Mobility Is Circular
Trending: The Future of Mobility Is Circular
Published on March 6, 2018
About a 6 minute read

Discussion around the future of mobility is dominated by discourse around the shift away from fossil fuels, but this is only one small part of a more complex conversation. Even clean energy vehicles have impacts on environmental and human health. Chi... View More

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Member News
General Motors Expands Landfill-Free Efforts Globally
General Motors Expands Landfill-Free Efforts Globally
Published on March 5, 2018
About a 3 minute read

General Motors today announced an expansion of its industry-leading landfill-free program as all of the company’s manufacturing plants in Canada, Mexico and South America now recycle, reuse or convert to energy all waste from daily operations. With... View More

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Fast Company Recognizes CVS Health on 2018 World's Most Innovative Companies List
Fast Company Recognizes CVS Health on 2018 World's Most Innovative Companies List
Published on March 5, 2018
About a 3 minute read

CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), the nation's largest pharmacy innovation company, was recognized today by Fast Company as one of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies List for 2018. CVS Health was also honored as No. 7 on Fast Company's Top 10 Most Innova... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Plastic Scan Ushers in New Era for Supply Chain Transparency
Plastic Scan Ushers in New Era for Supply Chain Transparency
Published on March 5, 2018
About a 3 minute read

A new online tool developed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and social enterprise Searious Business could help stem the massive tide of microplastics entering the world’s oceans each year. The tool, dubbed Plastic Scan,... View More

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Member News
Visa Commits to 100% Renewable Electricity by End of 2019
Visa Commits to 100% Renewable Electricity by End of 2019
Published on March 1, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Visa today announced its commitment to use 100 percent renewable electricity across its global operations by the end of 2019. As part of this commitment, announced in conjunction with this week’s Climate Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado, V... View More

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L'Oréal USA Announces Innovative Approach to Achieve Carbon Neutrality for its Operations Facilities by 2019
L'Oréal USA Announces Innovative Approach to Achieve Carbon Neutrality for its Operations Facilities by 2019
Published on March 1, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Today, L’Oréal USA announced its plans to achieve carbon neutrality in 2019 for all 21 of its U.S. manufacturing and distribution facilities with a financially sustainable approach that could potentially serve as a model to support new renewable n... View More

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UPS To Deploy First Electric Truck To Rival Cost Of Conventional Fuel Vehicles
UPS To Deploy First Electric Truck To Rival Cost Of Conventional Fuel Vehicles
Published on February 22, 2018
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Circular Economy
Tesco, Nestlé Poised to Benefit Most from Impending Plant-Based Protein Surge
Tesco, Nestlé Poised to Benefit Most from Impending Plant-Based Protein Surge
Published on February 19, 2018
About a 3 minute read

A shift in consumer awareness around sustainability is causing a surge in demand for plant-based proteins — an emerging market opportunity that global food companies won’t want to miss. ... View More

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HEINEKEN announces 'Drop the C' programme
HEINEKEN announces 'Drop the C' programme
Published on February 19, 2018
About a 5 minute read

HEINEKEN today announced its 'Drop the C' programme for renewable energy. With 'Drop the C' the company aims to grow its share of renewable thermal energy and electricity in production from the current level of 14% to 70% by 2030. HEINEKEN wants to d... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Trending: Startups, Government Put Planned Obsolescence in Its Place
Trending: Startups, Government Put Planned Obsolescence in Its Place
Published on February 19, 2018
About a 5 minute read

As increasing emphasis is being placed on circularity, the concept of planned obsolescence is being called into question. While it has long been criticized by consumers, brands and governments are finally beginning to recognize that the short-term st... View More

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