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Marketing & Communications
Garment Worker Diaries Reveal Working Conditions, Wages in Bangladesh, India, Cambodia
Garment Worker Diaries Reveal Working Conditions, Wages in Bangladesh, India, Cambodia
Published on February 22, 2018
About a 3 minute read

A first-of-its-kind research project led by Microfinance Opportunities (MFO) in partnership with Fashion Revolution and C&A Foundation gives the most comprehensive picture yet of the living and working conditions faced by female garment workers i... View More

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Consumer Behavior Change
Want Economic Equality? Change Your Shopping Habits
Want Economic Equality? Change Your Shopping Habits
Published on February 21, 2018
About a 5 minute read

The more mature you get, the more you start to understand that the little, normal things you do and the routines you follow make a big impact over time. Leave the water running while you’re brushing your teeth, and you’re wasting up to 200 gallon... View More

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Organizational Governance
The Role of Business in Driving Sustainable Consumption, Production
The Role of Business in Driving Sustainable Consumption, Production
Published on February 20, 2018
About a 6 minute read

Business is increasingly aligning its activities with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A recent report shows that 43 percent of the world’s largest 250 companies are now linking their sustainability reporting to the SDGs.... View More

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Circular Economy
Tesco, Nestlé Poised to Benefit Most from Impending Plant-Based Protein Surge
Tesco, Nestlé Poised to Benefit Most from Impending Plant-Based Protein Surge
Published on February 19, 2018
About a 3 minute read

A shift in consumer awareness around sustainability is causing a surge in demand for plant-based proteins — an emerging market opportunity that global food companies won’t want to miss. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingMaterials & Packaging
Trending: Supermarkets, Government, the Queen Take Stand Against Single-Use Plastics
Trending: Supermarkets, Government, the Queen Take Stand Against Single-Use Plastics
Published on February 15, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Plastic packaging continues on its downward spiral as supermarkets, government and even the Queen begin to explore more sustainable alternatives. Kiwi supermarket chain New World is setting a new standard for the food industry by drastically reducing... View More

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Community Updates
Going Green May Be More Effective Than Swiping Right This Valentine’s Day
Going Green May Be More Effective Than Swiping Right This Valentine’s Day
Published on February 13, 2018
About a 3 minute read

It’s well-known that practicing green behaviors is good for the environment, but new survey findings from Timberland reveal that it could also spark romance. With a longstanding love for the environment, the outdoor lifestyle brand today released i... View More

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Supply Chain
Slavery Risk Tool Allows Businesses to Identify Human Rights Violations in Seafood Supply Chains
Slavery Risk Tool Allows Businesses to Identify Human Rights Violations in Seafood Supply Chains
Published on February 7, 2018
About a 3 minute read

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® program, already the global standard for environmentally responsible seafood, has created a new tool that allows businesses to assess the potential risk of forced labor, human trafficking and child labor in f... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Trending: Public, Private Sector Unveil Strategies to Eliminate To-Go Beverage Waste
Trending: Public, Private Sector Unveil Strategies to Eliminate To-Go Beverage Waste
Published on December 18, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Single-serve beverage waste is on the fast-track to obsolescence as startups, multinationals and local governments unveil strategies to keep cups, straws and plastic bottles out of landfill. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
More Gifts That Keep on Giving: Sustainable Brands' 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
More Gifts That Keep on Giving: Sustainable Brands' 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
Published on December 14, 2017
About a 12 minute read

Sustainable products geeks rejoice, for 'tis once again the season of giving! And what better way to celebrate and participate than with gifts whose buying and giving creates more cheer, health, beauty and financial stability while eliminating waste,... View More

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Supply Chain
Trending: Cocoa Giants Embrace Sustainability, But Consumers Remain Key to Lasting Progress
Trending: Cocoa Giants Embrace Sustainability, But Consumers Remain Key to Lasting Progress
Published on December 12, 2017
About a 8 minute read

The cocoa industry is undoubtedly changing for the better, but the road to a sustainable sector is a long one. According to industry experts, long-term, sustainable change can’t be made without paying farmers a premium. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
WRAP Reports Food Waste Progress Under Courtauld Commitment 2025
WRAP Reports Food Waste Progress Under Courtauld Commitment 2025
Published on December 12, 2017
About a 4 minute read

One year after the launch of the Courtauld Commitment 2025, WRAP has published its first Review of work underway in the food and beverage sector as a result of the voluntary agreement. ... View More

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Community Updates
VF Corporation Joins the International Fur Free Retailer Program
VF Corporation Joins the International Fur Free Retailer Program
Published on December 4, 2017
About a 4 minute read

VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, has joined the Fur Free Retailer program by partnering with the Fur Free Alliance, an international coalition of 43 animal protection organizations. As a Fur Free... View More

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New Metrics
The Future of Brand Impact and How It’s Measured
The Future of Brand Impact and How It’s Measured
Published on November 28, 2017
About a 5 minute read

The new wave of conscious consumption, driven largely by millennials and Gen Z, is pushing companies to innovate around social causes. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Trending: Closed-Loop Solutions Ramp Up Recycling Rates for Batteries, Contact Lenses
Trending: Closed-Loop Solutions Ramp Up Recycling Rates for Batteries, Contact Lenses
Published on November 27, 2017
About a 4 minute read

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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New Metrics
#NewMetrics, Day 3: Digging Even Deeper Into Next-Generation Impact Metrics
#NewMetrics, Day 3: Digging Even Deeper Into Next-Generation Impact Metrics
Published on November 17, 2017
About a 19 minute read

Live Well San Diego: A visionary partnership to define and measure 10 quality-of-life metrics By Anna Shugoll ... View More

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New Metrics
Evolution of Disclosure, CEO Engagement, Measuring What Matters Take Center Stage at #NewMetrics
Evolution of Disclosure, CEO Engagement, Measuring What Matters Take Center Stage at #NewMetrics
Published on November 14, 2017
About a 7 minute read

As Sustainable Brands' New Metrics '17 conference kicked off in Philadelphia on Monday, speakers from SASB, CSRLab, WRI, the World Happiness Summit and more presented a range of topics revolving around a few common themes: Correctly measuring what ma... View More

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Community Updates
The Product and Organization Environmental Footprint Initiative: A gold standard in the making
The Product and Organization Environmental Footprint Initiative: A gold standard in the making
Published on October 31, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Imagine you have landed in 2030. You walk into your usual grocery store. Only this time, every product sports a label to help you make your purchasing decision based not only on price, or calories, but also on environmental impact. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
Looking for a Circular Packaging Solution? Meet RePack
Looking for a Circular Packaging Solution? Meet RePack
Published on October 30, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Maybe you remember visiting a post office to pick up one of your online purchases and seeing the hundreds, even thousands, of packages going to other shoppers — to be used once and thrown away. Sure, online purchases need to be individually labelle... View More

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Community Updates
Giving business a leg up for effective water stewardship
Giving business a leg up for effective water stewardship
Published on October 27, 2017
About a 6 minute read

“To sustain their business, companies need to better understand the costs and opportunities of effective water resource management”, stresses Quantis water expert Jean-Baptiste Bayart. Ahead of the AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum, Quantis s... View More

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Community Updates
#MeToo & The Importance of Parents Having Tough Conversations
#MeToo & The Importance of Parents Having Tough Conversations
Published on October 20, 2017
About a 3 minute read

#MeToo is exposing the scale of sexual assault and harassment for women worldwide, prompting parents to bring up tough subjects with their children. The Health Alliance on Alcohol (HAA) has been working with Dr. ... View More

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