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Artificial Intelligence for SustainabilityInnovation & Technology
Navigating the Holiday Waste Conundrum: The Pragmatic Role of AI in Retail Sustainability
Navigating the Holiday Waste Conundrum: The Pragmatic Role of AI in Retail Sustainability
Published on November 16, 2023
About a 3 minute read

The use of AI in retail planning is now a strategic imperative in the fight against waste of all kinds — including the rampant waste created during the holiday season. ... View More

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Marketing & Communications
Redefining the Consumer Experience with SmartLabels
Redefining the Consumer Experience with SmartLabels
Published on October 25, 2023
About a 4 minute read

With engagement levels still low, SmartLabels are something of a sleeping giant. So, where’s the tipping point to awaken their full potential? How do we really drive that desire to engage? ... View More

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Consumer Behavior ChangeMaterials & Packaging
Consumers Want More Sustainable Packaging But Struggle to Identify It
Consumers Want More Sustainable Packaging But Struggle to Identify It
Published on September 6, 2023
About a 6 minute read

Retailers continue to refine what packaging they find acceptable to answer consumer demand for more sustainable solutions — and consumer goods companies must keep innovating to keep pace. ... View More

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Circular EconomyInnovation & TechnologyMarketing & Communications
We Can Eat Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis
We Can Eat Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis
Published on September 1, 2023
About a 7 minute read

Applied to food supply chains, ambient IoT allows farmers, distributors, grocers, regulators and consumers to know where food came from, how far it traveled, how it was transported and stored, and what condition it’s in — in real time. ... View More

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Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
No More Styrofoam: 2 Startups Creating Viable, Sustainable Alternatives with Ag Waste
No More Styrofoam: 2 Startups Creating Viable, Sustainable Alternatives with Ag Waste
Published on August 31, 2023
About a 7 minute read

By upcycling coconut husks and shrimp shells, Fortuna Cools and Cruz Foam are diverting agricultural waste from landfill and offering circular polystyrene alternatives that match its performance. ... View More

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Materials & Packaging
Beyond Bioplastics: Agricultural Waste Streams Becoming Next-Gen Packaging Materials
Beyond Bioplastics: Agricultural Waste Streams Becoming Next-Gen Packaging Materials
Published on August 3, 2023
About a 8 minute read

By upcycling agricultural waste, these three startups are replacing plastic with a new wave of packaging materials that ‘make no compromises along the supply chain.’ ... View More

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Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
VivoBarefoot Offers Glimpse Into a Truly Waste-Free Footwear Future
VivoBarefoot Offers Glimpse Into a Truly Waste-Free Footwear Future
Published on July 21, 2023
About a 3 minute read

Vivobarefoot’s new scan-to-print, circular design platform enables rapid prototyping — saving development and lab time, labor, and materials waste. The company is seeking 200 UK participants to test the first generation of VivoBiome footwear. ... View More

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Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Colombian Toy Company Encourages Circular, Co-Creative Model of Play
Colombian Toy Company Encourages Circular, Co-Creative Model of Play
Published on July 3, 2023
About a 6 minute read

Toynovo has created a subscription model for toys that eliminates waste, along with a co-creative approach to play that enhances creative thinking and problem-solving capacities. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Mobile Industry Eyes 5B ‘Dormant’ Phones Sitting in Desk Drawers for Reuse or Recycling
Mobile Industry Eyes 5B ‘Dormant’ Phones Sitting in Desk Drawers for Reuse or Recycling
Published on June 30, 2023
About a 4 minute read

The GSMA estimates that if properly recycled, 5B mobile phones could recover US$8B worth of gold, palladium, silver, copper, rare earth elements and other critical minerals; and enough cobalt for 10M electric car batteries. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Organic-Materials Management: How Companies Can Make Better Choices
Organic-Materials Management: How Companies Can Make Better Choices
Published on June 28, 2023
About a 5 minute read

Helping people on the front lines of manufacturing and materials management understand company sustainability goals, and providing the leadership support to contribute to achieving them, empowers them to take a more conscious approach to disposal. ... View More

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Regulation & Public Policy
US States Cracking Down on Toxic Chemicals in Processed Food, Cosmetics
US States Cracking Down on Toxic Chemicals in Processed Food, Cosmetics
Published on May 16, 2023
About a 11 minute read

California and Washington are the latest states to attempt to fill gaps in public-health safeguards, thanks to a lack of federal protections against certain commonly used chemicals. ... View More

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Materials & Packaging
PFAS-Removal Solutions for Consumer Products Show Promise But Remain Costly
PFAS-Removal Solutions for Consumer Products Show Promise But Remain Costly
Published on April 20, 2023
About a 4 minute read

In light of new EPA guidance and increased consumer awareness, remediation strategies for the so-called ‘forever chemicals’ are coming under increased scrutiny. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingCollaboration & Co-CreationMarketing & Communications
ChemSec Approaches Complex Chemistry Discussions with Collaboration and Humor
ChemSec Approaches Complex Chemistry Discussions with Collaboration and Humor
Published on March 29, 2023
About a 4 minute read

ChemSec works to eliminate toxic chemicals in products by engaging with companies and policymakers across cultures, industries and governments; ED Anne-Sofie Bäckar says trust, transparency — and sometimes, keeping things light — are key. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
Truly Closing the Loop: The ‘Recyclable’ vs ‘Circular’ Distinction
Truly Closing the Loop: The ‘Recyclable’ vs ‘Circular’ Distinction
Published on March 2, 2023
About a 7 minute read

The term 'recycling' has become ubiquitous in our daily lives, but the nuances between ‘recyclable’ and ‘circular’ are often misunderstood. Understanding the distinction between the two is crucial in achieving a sustainable future. ... View More

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Circular Economy
The Problem with Recycling, Part 1: How Can We Fix the Broken Plastic-Recycling System?
The Problem with Recycling, Part 1: How Can We Fix the Broken Plastic-Recycling System?
Published on February 27, 2023
About a 8 minute read

This is the first in a three-part series in which we break down key barriers and opportunities to turn ‘the plastic recycling problem’ into a circular plastics economy. ... View More

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Supply ChainMarketing & Communications
Consumer Product Brands Embrace Responsible Forestry
Consumer Product Brands Embrace Responsible Forestry
Published on February 14, 2023
About a 5 minute read

When it comes to forest products, Bio Pappel, HP, Melissa & Doug, REI and Amazon are all leaders in responsible sourcing. What does this commitment look like in practice? ... View More

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Circular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Store Shelves of the Future: Packaging for a Circular Economy
Store Shelves of the Future: Packaging for a Circular Economy
Published on February 9, 2023
About a 4 minute read

We recently gathered leaders from McKinsey, Unilever and Colgate-Palmolive to ponder what consumer products and their packaging will look like in 2035 and beyond. ... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsCollaboration & Co-Creation
Global Citizen, Authentic Team Up to Rally Consumers to Help #EndExtremePovertyNOW
Global Citizen, Authentic Team Up to Rally Consumers to Help #EndExtremePovertyNOW
Published on February 6, 2023
About a 3 minute read

The strategic initiative will include impact-focused brand activations and products to engage consumers in Global Citizen’s mission to end extreme poverty. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
England’s Partial Single-Use Plastic Ban Greeted with Lukewarm Response
England’s Partial Single-Use Plastic Ban Greeted with Lukewarm Response
Published on February 6, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Starting in October, the country will phase out a variety of single-use plastic products; but most think it does not go far enough to tackle pollution and waste. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingMarketing & Communications
2023 Design Trends: Balancing the Beautiful with the Responsible
2023 Design Trends: Balancing the Beautiful with the Responsible
Published on January 30, 2023
About a 5 minute read

The balance between luxury and sustainability has set a new bar for luxury packaging, making us all stop and think about how we can do things differently. ... View More

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