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Braskem signs partnership with Haldor Topsoe to develop biobased MEG

The companies will invest in the construction of a demonstration plant in Denmark.     ... View More

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A Good Look: Big Companies Taking Major Action on Climate Change

by: Danielle Azoulay, AVP of CSR & Sustainability for L’Oréal USA I was 12 years old when Hurricane Andrew blew the roof off my Miami house. Huddled under mattresses, my family and I scuttled around our living room looking for somewhere to hid... View More

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Trending: Algae, Ocean Plastics Pave the Way for More Sustainable Consumer Products

Petroleum-based plastic’s time is running out as new, more sustainable material solutions emerge. According to the International Air Transport Association, 5.2 million tons of waste were generated by airline passengers in 2016. With the release of ... View More

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Collaboration Imperative for Making Sustainability Commitments a Reality

Recent climate change talks in Bonn drew to a close last week without major fanfare. However, despite no landmark announcements — such as that coming out of Paris after COP21 — it was nonetheless a critical meeting, with a key aim of better defin... View More

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BillerudKorsnäs further improves in WWF’s Environmental Paper Company Index 2017

BillerudKorsnäs is since 2011 a participant in WWF’s Environmental Paper Company Index (EPCI) and has during this period demonstrated transparency and continuous improvement. This year, in the product category Packaging, 73.9 percent (70,6)* was a... View More

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Amway recycling: A global initiative that starts at headquarters

It’s a scene that plays out thousands of times a day at Amway’s Paper Products plant on the company’s world headquarters campus. Simple in its function, there’s almost an artistic quality to it. Flipping arcs of paper drop onto a conveyor bel... View More

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Auto Giants Launch Raw Materials Partnership to Tackle Industry Supply Chain Risk

Electric vehicles and alternative fuels are key components of the auto industry’s vision for the future, but technology isn’t the only thing driving sustainable mobility. ... View More

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SAC's Latest Higg Module Improves Apparel Supply Chain Transparency, Reduces Audit Fatigue

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has released early registration of the Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM), a self-assessment tool that globally standardizes sustainability measurement for apparel, footwear and textile manufacturing... View More

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Rolland: Success Involves Transparency About Your Sustainability Program

News Deeply, in partnership with Sustainable Brands, has produced a series of profiles looking at how brands are tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. The goal is to examine trends and gather insights from a new wave of corporate citizen... View More

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WRAP Releases Date Label Guidance to Drive Down UK Food Waste

Households in the UK waste two million tons of food each year simply by not consuming it in time. A third of this food waste is the result of the result of a confusing and counterintuitive labeling system. WRAP, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and De... View More

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Trending: Closed-Loop Solutions Ramp Up Recycling Rates for Batteries, Contact Lenses

While coffee cup recycling is just beginning to gather steam, previously hard-to-recycle products such as lead batteries and contacts are demonstrating surprisingly high recycling rates. ... View More

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Simple Stories Move Millions: Bangladesh’s ‘Made in Equality’ Campaign

A digital initiative bringing to life real stories about real people in the Bangladeshi garment industry is proving a game-changer in the country in its first year of launch. “Made in Equality” is a website and Facebook page illustrating garment ... View More

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Perfect Sustainable Product Design Needs to Start with a Circle

Electronic waste is the world’s fastest-growing waste stream, and according to a United Nations report, it’s projected that 50 million tons of e-waste will be accumulated by 2018. ... View More

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Inditex Creates Uproar, Refuses to Pay Wages to Over 150 Turkish Garment Workers

Zara’s parent company, Inditex, is in full-on damage-control mode after tags bearing messages such as “I made this item you are going to buy, but I didn’t get paid for it,” began turning up in garments earlier this month. ... View More

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ASICS, Stahl Partner with bluesign® to Strengthen Chemical Management, Sustainability

Chemicals management continues to go mainstream, with sporting goods manufacturer ASICS Corporation and chemical company Stahl joining the growing body of brands, manufacturers and chemical suppliers to achieve bluesign® system partner status. ... View More

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150 Companies, NGOs Call for Global Ban on Oxo-Degradable Plastic Packaging

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy initiative has published a statement calling for a ban on oxo-degradable plastic packaging, as evidence emerges linking the material to the mounting microplastics problem. ... View More

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Caravelas Sugar presents new Green Plastic packaging

Braskem's Green Plastic will be used for the first time in packages of refined sugar in Brazil. The pioneer in the use will be Caravelas Sugar, one of the country's most important companies in this segment. The 100% renewable raw material will be app... View More

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P&G’s Citizenship Efforts – A Force For Good And A Force For Growth

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) today released its 2017 Citizenship Report, detailing progress in improving social conditions for those in need, advancing Diversity & Inclusion, building a world free from gender bias inside and outside... View More

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Transparency Clearly Benefits Everyone

Too much information? It depends on the circumstances… No doubt, listening to the deeply intimate confessions of a stranger can make people uncomfortable. But when it comes to corporations, getting all the facts and details is never too much – it... View More

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Ford Motor Company Recognized as Global Leader in Sustainable Water and Climate Change Efforts

Ford Motor Company is honored to again receive an “A” grade for its water conservation efforts from CDP, the international not-for-profit that drives sustainable economies. The company also received an “A-” grade for its climate change effort... View More

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