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Study: Effectively Marketing Sustainable Goods Could Represent $1T Market Opportunity
Study: Effectively Marketing Sustainable Goods Could Represent $1T Market Opportunity
Published on January 4, 2017
About a 3 minute read

A new global consumer study from Unilever reveals fascinating insights regarding consumer interest in and commitment to sustainable products, as well as an over $1 trillion market opportunity for brands that can effectively and transparently market t... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationCollaboration & Co-Creation
Consumer Goods Firms Prioritizing 'Common Principles' to Eradicate Forced Labour
Consumer Goods Firms Prioritizing 'Common Principles' to Eradicate Forced Labour
Published on January 4, 2017
About a 5 minute read

There are an estimated 21 million victims of forced labour in the world today, with labour exploitation fast becoming the dominant form – in 2015, it overtook sexual exploitation for the first time in the UK. The insidious nature of forced labour, ... View More

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Marketing & Communications
Communication Chasm: Brand Wins, Missed Opportunities in Engaging Consumers on Purpose
Communication Chasm: Brand Wins, Missed Opportunities in Engaging Consumers on Purpose
Published on December 7, 2016
About a 4 minute read

If ever there was a time for the world’s leading brands to show leadership in sustainability, that time is now. Globally, the political resolve to combat climate change is being challenged by the arrival of a new US president who considers global w... View More

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Consumer Behavior Change
WRAP Advises Electronics Shoppers to Keep Calm and Be 'SMART' This Black Friday
WRAP Advises Electronics Shoppers to Keep Calm and Be 'SMART' This Black Friday
Published on November 21, 2016
About a 3 minute read

As retailers and shoppers gear up for another “highly charged” Black Friday, UK anti-waste advocacy organization WRAP has provided a ‘SMART’ guide for buying electronic products. Each year the UK buys 1.4 million tonnes (or £21 billion worth... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
One Simple Action: How FSC, Kimberly-Clark Are Engaging Consumers in Sustainable Forestry
One Simple Action: How FSC, Kimberly-Clark Are Engaging Consumers in Sustainable Forestry
Published on November 9, 2016
About a 4 minute read

Moving the needle on consumer behavior remains a monumental task - but a necessary one if we are to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With household consumption accounting for nearly 70 percent of economic activity i... View More

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Materials & Packaging
New ZDHC Platform to Provide 'Gateway' to Safer Chemicals in Textiles
New ZDHC Platform to Provide 'Gateway' to Safer Chemicals in Textiles
Published on November 2, 2016
About a 3 minute read

The issue of hazardous chemicals isn’t new in consumer products; the Romans knew lead was harmful over 2000 years ago. Scheele’s Green, a copper-arsenic-based pigment, was one of the first colourfast greens used for textiles in the early 1860s. H... View More

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Materials & PackagingMaterials & Packaging
Walmart Unveils New Sustainable Packaging Priorities to Complement Zero-Waste Goal
Walmart Unveils New Sustainable Packaging Priorities to Complement Zero-Waste Goal
Published on October 28, 2016
About a 3 minute read

Walmart hopes to reignite the passion around sustainable packaging with vendors, store buyers, packaging suppliers and consumers with three new, clear goals: Optimize Design; Source Sustainably; and Support Recycling. The priorities were unveiled alo... View More

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Consumer Behavior Change
Disney, Dole Launch Character-Clad Produce to Promote Healthy Eating
Disney, Dole Launch Character-Clad Produce to Promote Healthy Eating
Published on October 20, 2016
About a 2 minute read

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) and Dole Food Company have announced a co-branded assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables featuring iconic Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel characters. ... View More

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Community Updates
Procter & Gamble to Partner with Indian Government in Clean India Mission
Procter & Gamble to Partner with Indian Government in Clean India Mission
Published on October 4, 2016
About a 2 minute read

Procter & Gamble global chief executive David Taylor met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to discuss the company's manufacturing initiatives in the country and partnership opportunities in education and the government's cleanliness ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Want to Be a Catalyst for Cradle to Cradle Design? Certifier Opens Free Online Course
Want to Be a Catalyst for Cradle to Cradle Design? Certifier Opens Free Online Course
Published on October 4, 2016
About a 2 minute read

Product developers, designers and manufacturers looking to create more responsible, sustainable products now have the opportunity to participate in the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Catalyst program, free of charge. An online course, resources for im... View More

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Materials & PackagingMaterials & Packaging
Big, Bold Goals Needed to Drive Ongoing Quest for Sustainable Materials
Big, Bold Goals Needed to Drive Ongoing Quest for Sustainable Materials
Published on September 29, 2016
About a 3 minute read

We currently produce enough plastic to wrap Denmark in plastic film every day of the year all year round. This was just one of the shocking facts revealed by Sofus Midtgaard – Managing Partner & Nordic Lead at Leaderlab & LAUNCH, and modera... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Can Product Manufacturers Benefit from the Sharing Economy?
Can Product Manufacturers Benefit from the Sharing Economy?
Published on September 28, 2016
About a 3 minute read

Collaborative consumption, also called the sharing economy, is expected to continue growing as a trend, particularly as digital technology makes sharing marketplaces more commonplace and accessible. This shift away from individual ownership of goods ... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
Our Use of Eco-Labels Is Set to Soar – For Products, Brands ... and People?
Our Use of Eco-Labels Is Set to Soar – For Products, Brands ... and People?
Published on September 21, 2016
About a 6 minute read

Certification, standards and labels have long provided an effective mechanism for raising awareness around a range of sustainability issues – from deforestation and overfishing, to carbon reduction and energy efficiency. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Design Awards Seek Cradle to Cradle Products, Circular Fashion Innovations
Design Awards Seek Cradle to Cradle Products, Circular Fashion Innovations
Published on September 2, 2016
About a 4 minute read

Two design challenges are back and accepting new entries for products designed to help enable a sustainable future. The non-profit H&M Foundation is accepting applications for the second edition of its Global Change Award through October 31st, 20... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
Study: Many Consumers Willing to Pay More for, Switch to Completely Transparent Brands
Study: Many Consumers Willing to Pay More for, Switch to Completely Transparent Brands
Published on August 31, 2016
About a 2 minute read

A new study reveals that consumers’ demand for product transparency is on the rise – overall, they desire more product information and are inclined to be more loyal to brands that provide more detailed insights. About 40 percent say they would sw... View More

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Community Updates
Unilever’s Surf Launches Unique Partnership with Oxfam to Lighten the Load of Women’s Unpaid Care Work
Unilever’s Surf Launches Unique Partnership with Oxfam to Lighten the Load of Women’s Unpaid Care Work
Published on August 30, 2016
About a 3 minute read

Unilever’s laundry brand, Surf, today announces a unique three-year partnership with Oxfam that aims to recognise, reduce and redistribute the amount of time spent by women and girls on unpaid care work. Crucially the collaboration will challenge s... View More

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Supply Chain
First International Standard for Sustainable Procurement Is Almost Here
First International Standard for Sustainable Procurement Is Almost Here
Published on August 26, 2016
About a 3 minute read

The number of standards for green products has grown in recent years due to increasing market demand for environmentally-preferable products, resulting in concerns over greenwashing and a need for an international standard. ISO has been working on su... View More

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Consumer Behavior Change
While Companies Continue to Strive for Sustainability, Consumers Still at the Heart of Lasting Change
While Companies Continue to Strive for Sustainability, Consumers Still at the Heart of Lasting Change
Published on August 24, 2016
About a 4 minute read

A decade ago something remarkable happened: Business leaders watched Al Gore present An Inconvenient Truth, and accepted that man-made climate change was real and catastrophic. CEOs said that something must be done and embraced carbon pricing and emi... View More

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Community Updates
Unilever Acquires Blueair, Will Help Millions More People Fight Rising Urban Air Pollution By Creating Safer Indoor Environments
Unilever Acquires Blueair, Will Help Millions More People Fight Rising Urban Air Pollution By Creating Safer Indoor Environments
Published on August 21, 2016
About a 2 minute read

Blueair, a world leader in air purifying solutions with acclaimed leading-edge filtration technologies and design, announced today it has been acquired by Unilever. Blueair founder Bengt Rittri said the acquisition will enable even more people to pro... View More

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Materials & PackagingMaterials & Packaging
How Cities Can Become Hubs for a Circular Economy
How Cities Can Become Hubs for a Circular Economy
Published on August 16, 2016
About a 3 minute read

How many packages have you relied on today? Responsible and innovative packaging is critical to delivering shippable, shelve-able, sellable, product value. Consumers, retailers, and brands count on packaging. And then what? The best way to retain inv... View More

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