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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Unilever, EU Build on Plans for Plastics Recycling, But Problems Plague UK
Unilever, EU Build on Plans for Plastics Recycling, But Problems Plague UK
Published on October 25, 2018
About a 7 minute read

This week, building on news that HP, Inc and IKEA joined a global consortium working to develop the first global network of ocean-bound plastics supply chains, the public and private sector made further strides on creating a circular economy for pack... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Q&A: YouNoodle on Why Startups Can Be Key to Your Sustainability Strategy
Q&A: YouNoodle on Why Startups Can Be Key to Your Sustainability Strategy
Published on October 25, 2018
About a 5 minute read

Well known as a technology engine — with a global network of 200,000+ startups that has powered a 1000+ innovation/startup competitions and challenges — YouNoodle might not be the first company you think of for advice on corporate sustainability ... View More

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Danone accelerates the transition towards a circular economy of packaging
Danone accelerates the transition towards a circular economy of packaging
Published on October 25, 2018
About a 5 minute read

Danone announces a series of new commitments and actions to ensure its packaging will become 100% circular, and to accelerate the global transition towards a circular economy of packaging. This includes (1) initiatives to improve product design and d... View More

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Finance & Investment
Nespresso, Starbucks, Lin-Manuel Miranda Partner to Revive Puerto Rican Coffee Sector
Nespresso, Starbucks, Lin-Manuel Miranda Partner to Revive Puerto Rican Coffee Sector
Published on October 24, 2018
About a 4 minute read

The Hispanic Federation, together with actor Lin-Manuel Miranda and his family, today announced the launch of a five-year initiative to revitalize Puerto Rico’s coffee sector. The founding partners include Hispanic Federation, Nespresso, The Rockef... View More

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Community Updates
ExxonMobil and BASF Corporation demonstrate new solvent to decrease sulfur emissions
ExxonMobil and BASF Corporation demonstrate new solvent to decrease sulfur emissions
Published on October 22, 2018
About a 3 minute read

HOUSTON, TX –  ExxonMobil Catalysts and Licensing LLC and  BASF Corporation are conducting a full scale commercial demonstration of a new gas treating solvent at Imperial Oil’s Sarnia Refinery. ... View More

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New Partnership Aims to Make Payments More Sustainable
New Partnership Aims to Make Payments More Sustainable
Published on October 19, 2018
About a 3 minute read

For many years, the idea of going green in payments has been limited to linking purchases and accounts with donations to environmental causes and carbon offsets. These programs have had an impact in terms of awareness and raising much-needed funds. N... View More

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Materials & PackagingMaterials & Packaging
Trending: Biomimetic Cement, Self-Healing Polymer Could Revolutionize Materials Game
Trending: Biomimetic Cement, Self-Healing Polymer Could Revolutionize Materials Game
Published on October 18, 2018
About a 7 minute read

New innovations in materials science by two of the US’ most respected engineering and research institutions could revolutionize the materials we use for a host of applications across industries. First, what if the inherent weaknesses of a material ... View More

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New Metrics
New Guide Helps Banks, Investors, Insurers Assess Their Natural Capital Impacts
New Guide Helps Banks, Investors, Insurers Assess Their Natural Capital Impacts
Published on October 17, 2018
About a 2 minute read

The Natural Capital Finance Alliance (NCFA), together with the Natural Capital Coalition and VBDO, has launched a groundbreaking guide to help financial institutions understand and assess their reliance on natural capital — i.e. the clean air, ocea... View More

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Community Updates
Kohler Co.’s Innovation For Good Program Recognized as Changemaker with 2018 Mahatma Award
Kohler Co.’s Innovation For Good Program Recognized as Changemaker with 2018 Mahatma Award
Published on October 17, 2018
About a 2 minute read

Kohler Co. has been presented with a 2018 Mahatma Award for Social Good for its “Innovation for Good” (IfG) efforts. Laura Kohler, Senior Vice President-Human Resources, Stewardship & Sustainability for Kohler Co., accepted the award on behal... View More

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Community Updates
Four new members join the Foundation’s Circular Economy 100 Network
Four new members join the Foundation’s Circular Economy 100 Network
Published on October 17, 2018
About a 2 minute read

Procter & Gamble, a multi-national consumer goods corporation which specialises in cleaning agents, personal care and hygiene products, and has operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. The company has been working to incorporate circul... View More

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Waste not, want not: P&G venture aims to squeeze new life out of Italy's dirty diapers
Waste not, want not: P&G venture aims to squeeze new life out of Italy's dirty diapers
Published on October 17, 2018
About a 5 minute read

A joint venture between Procter & Gamble and Italian healthcare group Angelini is working to create a sustainable recycling loop that would allow dirty diapers to be turned into plastic bottle caps and viscose clothing. More than 20 million tonne... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
BMW Group, Northvolt, Umicore to Develop Closed-Loop System for EV Batteries
BMW Group, Northvolt, Umicore to Develop Closed-Loop System for EV Batteries
Published on October 17, 2018
About a 4 minute read

The project aims to continue the sustainable industrialization of battery cells in Europe and the associated acquisition of skills — from cell chemistry and development through to production and ultimately recycling. ... View More

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Community Updates
Dow Launches #PullingOurWeight Cleanup Campaign at More Than 50 Locations Worldwide
Dow Launches #PullingOurWeight Cleanup Campaign at More Than 50 Locations Worldwide
Published on October 16, 2018
About a 3 minute read

Employees, families, friends and customers of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) are collaborating with local organizations across the world and Ocean Conservancy to take part in beach and waterway cleanups at more than 50 locations across the globe to b... View More

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Community Updates
Floor Covering Weekly Recognizes Shaw Industries’ Achievements in Sustainability with Top Honors
Floor Covering Weekly Recognizes Shaw Industries’ Achievements in Sustainability with Top Honors
Published on October 13, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. ... View More

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Community Updates
UPS/Greenbiz Study Identifies Motivators And Barriers To Electric Fleets
UPS/Greenbiz Study Identifies Motivators And Barriers To Electric Fleets
Published on October 11, 2018
About a 5 minute read

Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a ... View More

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Community Updates
Small Dose, Big Clean: Seventh Generation Reinvents the Liquid Laundry Bottle Using 60% Less Plastic, 50% Less Water and a Super Convenient Dosing Technology
Small Dose, Big Clean: Seventh Generation Reinvents the Liquid Laundry Bottle Using 60% Less Plastic, 50% Less Water and a Super Convenient Dosing Technology
Published on October 11, 2018
About a 3 minute read

Seventh Generation, a leading household and personal care products company and pioneer in the eco-friendly products space, has announced the launch of a new laundry detergent in an effort to modernize the liquid laundry category and drive unnecessary... View More

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PepsiCo and Loop Industries Sign Multi-Year Supply Agreement for Loop Branded 100% Sustainable Plastic
PepsiCo and Loop Industries Sign Multi-Year Supply Agreement for Loop Branded 100% Sustainable Plastic
Published on October 11, 2018
About a 2 minute read

Loop Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOOP), a leading technology innovator in sustainable plastic and PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) today announced that they have entered into a multi-year supply agreement that will enable PepsiCo to purchase production capaci... View More

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Dow Names Commercial Leaders to Address Global Recycling Challenges
Dow Names Commercial Leaders to Address Global Recycling Challenges
Published on October 9, 2018
About a 2 minute read

Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, today announced the creation of two new senior leadership roles charged with addressing global plastics recycling and waste management challenges. Tim Boven, previousl... View More

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Community Updates
Carbon Trust Endorses Braskem’s Carbon-Negative Claims for Bio-based Plastic
Carbon Trust Endorses Braskem’s Carbon-Negative Claims for Bio-based Plastic
Published on October 9, 2018
About a 6 minute read

Brazilian chemicals company Braskem, producers of I’m green™ – a bio-based polyethylene made from sugarcane – has had its negative carbon footprint credentials strengthened thanks to an independent review by the Carbon Trust. In a new report ... View More

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Shaw Industries named The Home Depot’s Environmental Partner of the Year
Shaw Industries named The Home Depot’s Environmental Partner of the Year
Published on October 5, 2018
About a 2 minute read

The Home Depot®   ... View More

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