SURFACING SUBMERGED VALUE -
The story of impact-driven chocolate maker Tony’s Chocolonely has important
lessons for sustainability practitioners — which makes its story even sweeter.
MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
Amcor is ramping up usage of an industry-standard, 750-ml version of a recycled
PET bottle with technology that’s long been in use in smaller formats.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR SUSTAINABILITY -
Not all flights booked result in a passenger on board said flight. By predicting
the number of passengers based on historical data, AI is helping the airline
waste significantly fewer inflight meals.
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR CHANGE -
The mayo brand is once again aiming to inspire game-day partiers to reimagine
mouthwatering dishes out of their leftovers, in honor of #SickofFoodWasteDay.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS -
The names that resonate with consumers and shop optimism in an industry hoping
to fix a host of complicated, global problems will help form a foundation for
many years of success.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS -
As sustainability claims are more widely scrutinized, companies may be tempted
to stop talking about their efforts altogether. But the risk of avoiding the
topic to protect your brand has much farther-reaching implications than you may
think.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS -
“This puts the onus firmly on brands to properly educate consumers so that
awareness and understanding of major climate-related terms are increased across
the board.” — Paul Flatters, founder/CEO, Trajectory
ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE -
In the US, LEGO’s ‘Community Builders Challenge’ builds on Comic Relief US’s Red
Nose Day in School program; while it brings its LEGO Replay brick take-back
program to the UK.
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR CHANGE -
Building a culture of sustainable living can only be achieved when brands and
consumers align their efforts and take action together on the most impactful
behaviors.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Abalobi's easily scalable app enables traceability previously unseen in small-scale fisheries and connects fishers directly with buyers — reducing dependency on middlemen, resulting in fairer prices and ethical produce for consumers.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
Food investors and entrepreneurs would do well to mark the major focus on
plant-based protein innovation happening for our neighbors to the South.
MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
Assessing how products resonate with consumers and using those insights to
refine them is a critical part of product development — and just one way that
strategic insights add value for brands.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
2 new studies examine the potential of edible insects and mycelium to boost both
human and planetary health, and the barriers and systemic issues that must be
overcome to realize that potential.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS -
'The Road to Circularity' takes a frank look at the problems facing the fashion industry and
the mindset shifts required to pioneer circular solutions for the future.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
How reuse models in Latin America have succeeded, and what the Global North can
learn from them.
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR CHANGE -
Starting January 3, 2024, customers will be able to use their own clean,
personal cup at all company-operated stores and participating
licensed stores in the US and Canada.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS -
Ad-tech platform Good-Loop is helping advertisers connect with the public and
overcome people’s desire to block ads by combining consumer engagement with
charitable brand donations.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
Addressing the fate of returned items — and the larger issue of 'wrap, return,
repeat' consumer culture — requires adoption of smart technologies to offset
losses and improve retail’s environmental impact during the holiday season and
beyond.
MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
Improved automation is a major driver behind several of the biggest trends that will impact packaging sustainability in 2024.
COLLABORATION & CO-CREATION -
A unique partnership between a Japanese pizza chef and a CEO dedicated to regional revitalization created a ‘cook’s sanctuary,’ where cooks and the public can connect and learn about the importance of food sustainability.