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Climate Uneducation in the US, Part 4: Educating the Educators
Thankfully, a growing number of programs and resources have emerged to help arm US teachers with the resources and knowledge they need to teach students on climate-related topics. ... View More
Protecting Water, Nature Is Critical for Effective Climate Action
Water and nature must be elevated to the same level of importance as carbon — corporate strategies that fail to account for these interdependencies will not have the necessary impacts. ... View More
Redesigning the Food System for Resilience: Lessons from the Field
Another central thread throughout SB’24 San Diego highlighted the efforts underway by startup innovators, multinational brands and NGOs to redesign our food system for resilience. ... View More
Report: Massive Challenges, Opportunities in Adapting Cities to Climate Change
Study reveals climate-related concerns of residents of 10 major cities, and provides case studies and actionable strategies for increasing urban climate resilience. ... View More
DEI, Sustainability Teams Are Linchpins of Future-Proof Organizations
Two rich discussions at SB’24 San Diego highlighted the importance of giving sustainability and DEI their rightful attention, resources and integration within successful corporate strategies. ... View More
Why Purpose-Driven Companies Should Focus on Their Hybrid Work Culture
Companies have a line-item budget for technology and other critical business expenses. What is your line-item budget for supporting, nurturing and growing your employees? ... View More
Yes, It’s Complex – but a Circular Economy Is Achievable
We continue to go round and round about shifting to a circular economy — discussions throughout the week at SB’24 San Diego helped provide brands much-needed clarity about the ways forward. ... View More
Lessons on the Road from a Linear to Circular — and Even a ‘Surplus’ — Economy
Keynotes on day 2 of SB’24 San Diego explored how companies are putting rubber to road to solve complex business challenges — from creating new value flows to cracking the code to circularity and driving progress toward a zero-emission automotive... View More
Embracing Complexity, Indigenous Wisdom and Regeneration for a Future-Proof Economy
Opening keynotes at SB’24 San Diego emphasized the need for interconnected action — from honoring Indigenous knowledge and leveraging complexity theory to leveraging business and technology to create resilience. ... View More
New Framework Designed to Embed Climate Resilience Into Urban Areas
Neighbourhood Futures sets out five complementary capacities to help generate tailored, scalable strategies for climate resilience and health equity in cities. ... View More
Climate Uneducation in the US, Part 3: Colleges, Universities Need Academic Advisors
It would make sense for something that has become universally pertinent to already be incorporated into most disciplines. Right? ... View More
The Frugal Economy, Part 4: Regenerating People, Places and the Planet
To effectively address the urgent human, socioeconomic and environmental challenges of our era, businesses can’t just focus on sustainability — they must evolve into regenerative businesses that positively impact society and the planet. ... View More
Businesses Weren’t Ready for the 2024 Hurricane Season
Ignoring the reality of climate change is no longer an option; the resilience and sustainability of business now heavily depends on companies’ ability to address and manage their climate exposure. ... View More
Purpose: The 5th ‘P’ in the Sustainable Food & Beverage Marketing Mix
The classic marketing mix, the 4 Ps — product, price, place and promotion — provide a good framework with which food and beverage marketing teams can insert sustainability into the conversation. Adding a fifth P, purpose, will provide a foundatio... View More
How2Recycle Label Will Now Offer Real-Time, Localized Packaging Disposal Instructions
New, dynamic label features The Recycling Partnership’s Recycle Check QR code and utilizes data from its national database to demystify recycling across the US. ... View More
Companies Must Go Beyond ‘Carbon Tunnel Vision’ Ahead of COP16
Later this month, the world’s policymakers, environmentalists and business leaders will be in Cali, Colombia for the latest UN biodiversity conference — and companies are being urged to broaden their sustainability horizons. ... View More
Why Isn’t There More Organic Farmland in the US?
One can’t help but wonder how organic farming in the US would be different if we had continued to let farmers define and protect organic through regional certification bodies. ... View More
Helios: An Out-of-This-World Solution for Decarbonizing Steelmaking
Inspired by work on lunar resource extraction, the Helios Cycle creates zero direct emissions and uses 30% less energy than traditional methods of extracting iron — offering transformational potential for the heavy-emitting steel industry. ... View More
How Can Brands Help Consumers Unravel Myths Around Recycling?
For many consumers, the primary barriers to recycling are a lack of education and the effort required. Businesses can easily address both challenges and encourage better recycling habits. ... View More
Today’s Workforce Is Woefully Underprepared for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Two recent studies point out that workers largely lack both the hard and soft skills necessary to help future-proof their organizations in a climate-challenged world. ... View More
