Stories About Responsible Consumption
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A 10-Step Plan for Halving Food Loss and Waste by 2030
WASTE NOT - The UN set a global goal to cut food loss and waste in half by 2030. Alarming figures show just how big of a challenge remains. The size of the prize is huge. So, too, must be the action to seize it.
How Dow Is Helping Global Communities Tackle Plastic Waste
WASTE NOT - By helping to incentivize, develop and scale circular and environmentally beneficial projects, we can maximize the value of waste, empower communities and create a more sustainable future.
The Ocean Cleanup: Into the Twilight Zone
WASTE NOT - As the Great Pacific Garbage Patch continues to fragment into microplastics, it is key that we reach proven technology status as soon as possible; we are closer than ever to having a tool capable of cleaning up the oceans for good.
Trending: Sustainability Concerns Turning the Tide on Sunscreens
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - Through CVS’ elimination of coral-damaging compounds and research pointing to cashew shells as a non-toxic alternative, tomorrow’s sunscreens could end up protecting more than our skin.
Rebbl Documentary a Case Study on Benefits of Ethical Supply Chains
SUPPLY CHAIN - Rebbl’s approach shows that creating value through an ethical supply chain is possible — but it requires companies to really understand the situation on the ground, listen to local communities and create win-win solutions.
Latest C2C Certified Product Standard Open for Public Comment
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - Recognized as the world’s leading science-based standard for responsible production and consumption, the Standard encourages innovation to maximize the positive impacts of products and materials.
Gaia Herbs: Bringing Accountability, Sustainability to the Herbal Industry
SUPPLY CHAIN - Long recognized for its publicly transparent and ethical growing and sourcing practices, Gaia Herbs demonstrates a commitment throughout its entire supply chain to the health of people and planet.
The Challenge to Fly Sustainably
CLEANTECH - A broad set of stakeholders is focusing attention on the climate change impact of air travel. In the face of regulatory uncertainty, businesses will benefit from modifying their behaviors and leading the way.
Fighting Fire with Fire: Zippo Pledges to Help Fight Effects of Global Deforestation
MARKETING AND COMMS - Zippo will plant a tree with every lighter sold in partnership with Woodchuck USA’s Buy One. Plant One.® program; and has documented its first step in Madagascar, with National Geographic.
New Book Shows How, 10 Years In, Sharing Economy Is Improving Millions of Lives
THE NEXT ECONOMY - Published to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the sharing economy, 'Generation Share' captures 200 untold stories of how sharing models are saving and transforming the lives of millions across the world.
Trending: Fashion Edges Ever Closer to Circularity
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - Prada's new Nat Geo series highlights its Re-Nylon line; while the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign Guidelines aim to ensure jeans are made better for the environment and the health of garment workers.
Coyuchi for Life: A Closed-Loop Approach to Textile Rentals
WASTE NOT - Organic linen purveyor Coyuchi is taking home textile rentals one step ahead with new, closed-loop program.
Report: Food Giants Capitalizing on Consumers’ ‘Appetite for Disruption’
FINANCE & INVESTMENT - $5.3 trillion investor coalition reports on how global food companies including Tesco, Carrefour and Nestlé are responding to consumer demand for alternative proteins
Football as a Force for Good? Meet the Forest Green Rovers
WALKING THE TALK - The Rovers are proving that the popularity of sport, even at lower levels, offers a unique opportunity to spread key sustainability messages to the masses.
Burgers for Biodiversity? How Much Difference Can the Impossible Burger Really Make?
BEHAVIOR CHANGE - For a country that loves its burgers, the Impossible Burger’s swift uptake has been a bit of a surprise. But it shouldn’t be — Impossible Foods is giving people what they really want: taste, health and ethics.
Down in the Dumps: The Need for Rational IT Sustainability Policies
WASTE NOT - 25% of orgs that say they have a sustainable IT policy dump or destroy their obsolescent hardware — the least sustainable ways of handling them. Here's a business case for better IT lifecycle management..
New Film Highlights South Africa’s Unsung Plastic Waste Heroes
THE NEXT ECONOMY - A new short documentary explores the lives and livelihoods of the young men indirectly serving the environment through recycling as a means of income.
10 Breakthrough Technologies That Can Help Feed the World Without Destroying It
THE NEXT ECONOMY - How can the world feed nearly 10 billion people by 2050 while also advancing economic development, protecting and restoring forests, and stabilizing the climate?
Treasure8: The Systemic, Tech-Driven Solution to Food Waste
WASTE NOT - The regenerative food tech company is on a mission to revolutionize how food is managed along supply chains, while also addressing the global challenges of food waste, nutrition and climate change.
Trending: Ratcheting Up to Sustainable Activewear, Inside and Out
THE NEXT ECONOMY - ALLIED Feather & Down relaunches its global supply chain education and traceability tool for outdoor brands and consumers, while Arc’Teryx goes circular with Rock Solid Used Gear.
