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Marketing & CommunicationsCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
New Target Collection Answers Increased Consumer Demand for Products That Reduce Waste
New Target Collection Answers Increased Consumer Demand for Products That Reduce Waste
Published on March 9, 2022
About a 4 minute read

The ‘Target Zero’ collection features products and packaging designed to be refillable, reusable or compostable; made from recycled content; or made from materials that reduce the use of plastic. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
Lidl, Swiss Scientists Developing Circular Food-Preservation Solution
Lidl, Swiss Scientists Developing Circular Food-Preservation Solution
Published on January 13, 2022
About a 3 minute read

New cellulosic bio-coating for fresh produce greatly reduces both packaging and food waste by coating the produce with, well, produce. ... View More

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Consumer Behavior ChangeCollaboration & Co-CreationMarketing & Communications
How Brands and Retailers Can Collaborate to Activate Sustainability, Drive Growth
How Brands and Retailers Can Collaborate to Activate Sustainability, Drive Growth
Published on January 6, 2022
About a 6 minute read

Why are so few brands and retailers partnering to communicate their sustainability attributes at the moment of truth — when shoppers are in the right mindset to buy? A new guidebook offers 10 guiding principles and many inspirational examples to he... View More

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Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Transforming Plastic Waste into Asphalt: Paving the Way for Sustainable Roads
Transforming Plastic Waste into Asphalt: Paving the Way for Sustainable Roads
Published on December 21, 2021
About a 4 minute read

In order for truly sustainable and circular systems to be realized, every facet of normal life must be re-considered — from the cars we drive to the roads we drive them on. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceInnovation & Technology
Conscientious Consumption: The SB 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Conscientious Consumption: The SB 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Published on December 6, 2021
About a 19 minute read

With no end in sight to the pandemic and its many ripple effects, we can all use a little bit of brightness in our lives! So, here are some of the many companies, platforms and products aligned with a more intentional approach to consumption, that we... View More

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Materials & PackagingCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Composting Consortium Aims to Advance Recovery of Compostable Packaging, Food Scraps
Composting Consortium Aims to Advance Recovery of Compostable Packaging, Food Scraps
Published on November 9, 2021
About a 3 minute read

The new Consortium — which includes Closed Loop Partners, PepsiCo, the NextGen Consortium, the US Plastics Pact and other value chain players — aims to pilot industry-wide solutions and map tech and infrastructure investment to advance the circul... View More

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Consumer Behavior ChangeMarketing & Communications
P&G, Walmart Collaborate on Interactive Experience to Help Guide Better Purchases, Habits
P&G, Walmart Collaborate on Interactive Experience to Help Guide Better Purchases, Habits
Published on October 1, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The two companies have teamed up to develop an interactive, educational and entertaining experience designed to educate families on how they can conserve resources in their homes with a few simple changes. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Circularity Doesn't Need to Be Overwhelming: 3 Ways Retailers Can Close Loops in eCommerce
Circularity Doesn't Need to Be Overwhelming: 3 Ways Retailers Can Close Loops in eCommerce
Published on September 27, 2021
About a 5 minute read

For retailers, the logistical challenges of returns are overwhelming. Without circularity in operations, returned items often end up in landfills. But retailers can take small, immediate steps to set themselves up for becoming more circular — and m... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Loop Expands Into Brick-and-Mortar Stores Worldwide
Loop Expands Into Brick-and-Mortar Stores Worldwide
Published on September 24, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The reusable packaging platform’s transition from ecommerce to in-store marks the conclusion of its hugely successful pilot and the beginning of Loop’s next phase of growth, which will see it available in-store across five countries and on four c... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsCollaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
Nestlé Professional, WRI Expand Cool Food Meals to Foodservice Locations Across the US
Nestlé Professional, WRI Expand Cool Food Meals to Foodservice Locations Across the US
Published on September 22, 2021
About a 3 minute read

New partnership enables foodservice operators to easily guide diners toward climate-friendly food choices. Nestlé Professional Cool Food Meals will incorporate plant-based proteins from Sweet Earth Foods, which will be carbon neutral by 2025. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
New Report Sees Home Furnishings Recommerce Eclipsing Traditional Retail
New Report Sees Home Furnishings Recommerce Eclipsing Traditional Retail
Published on September 22, 2021
About a 4 minute read

As circular business models continue to increase in popularity, Chairish’s report finds the resale furniture industry projected to grow by 54% over the next five years; two-thirds of consumers surveyed think resale will play a significant role in t... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
How eCommerce Can Reduce Both Shoe Returns and Their Environmental Effects
How eCommerce Can Reduce Both Shoe Returns and Their Environmental Effects
Published on September 2, 2021
About a 3 minute read

Retailers and brands that view themselves as leaders in a customer's online shopping journey, and want to keep their trust in sustainability initiatives, need to solve the root of the return culture problem: Fit. Sizeable advancements in AI and machi... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCircular EconomyOrganizational Governance
IKEA Brings Circular Model Stateside with Pilot of Buy Back & Resell Service
IKEA Brings Circular Model Stateside with Pilot of Buy Back & Resell Service
Published on September 1, 2021
About a 2 minute read

The retailer is piloting the service, which helps customers prolong the life of their furniture, at IKEA Conshohocken for a limited time — with a goal of expanding it to all of its US stores in the future. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
The Road to Zero Waste Is Paved with Incremental Changes
The Road to Zero Waste Is Paved with Incremental Changes
Published on August 26, 2021
About a 6 minute read

Shifting to new packaging formats can feel daunting for brands because of perceived costs and anticipated operational downtime. But through incremental changes, companies can reduce reliance on less sustainable materials in an efficient, cost-effecti... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
New Amazon Programs Aim to Curtail Rampant eCommerce Return Waste
New Amazon Programs Aim to Curtail Rampant eCommerce Return Waste
Published on August 10, 2021
About a 5 minute read

With its size and scale and proper follow-through, Amazon has the potential to make a significant dent in global product waste and offer models for other retailers to follow. ... View More

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Circular Economy
Too Good to Go Releases First Impact Report, Commits to Climate Positivity
Too Good to Go Releases First Impact Report, Commits to Climate Positivity
Published on August 4, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The world’s leading anti-food-waste app releases first Impact Report and commits to going beyond its carbon-neutral achievement to continue to fight climate change. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-CreationMaterials & Packaging
CVS Health, Target, Walmart Piloting Alternative Bag Solutions to Combat Plastic Waste
CVS Health, Target, Walmart Piloting Alternative Bag Solutions to Combat Plastic Waste
Published on August 2, 2021
About a 3 minute read

The partnership among the leading retailers’ different stores sets an exciting precedent; collaboration will help accelerate pathways to scale and help address the systemic challenge of plastic bag waste. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Report: Circular Apparel Market Projected to Reach $77B by 2026
Report: Circular Apparel Market Projected to Reach $77B by 2026
Published on June 29, 2021
About a 6 minute read

thredUP’s 2021 Resale Report estimates that the secondhand clothing market will double in the next 5 years, reaching $77 billion. Policy incentives to end fast fashion production and disposal would fuel the movement. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyInnovation & TechnologyOrganizational Governance
Target Unveils Plan to Co-Create an Equitable, Sustainable Future for All
Target Unveils Plan to Co-Create an Equitable, Sustainable Future for All
Published on June 24, 2021
About a 4 minute read

Among the retailer’s goals are to achieve 20% Black team member representation across the company by 2023; and reach net zero in both waste to landfill and value-chain-wide emissions, and 100% owned-brand product circularity, by 2040. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Amidst Industry Boom, Brands Find More Sustainable Solutions to eCommerce Logistics
Amidst Industry Boom, Brands Find More Sustainable Solutions to eCommerce Logistics
Published on May 24, 2021
About a 6 minute read

From rethinking sourcing to shipping, here are some of the key carbon- and waste-reducing strategies brands big and small are using to better balance sustainability and business goals. ... View More

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