Circular Economy
The constant stream of new models, products and processes that are helping organizations extend the useful life of resources and materials while reducing, repurposing and ultimately eliminating waste in all its forms
New Guide to Help Travel Businesses Decarbonize During the Pandemic
Carbon-neutral travel giant Intrepid Travel aims to assist others in rebuilding responsibly, for a more sustainable return to tourism. ... View More
Report: Existing Technologies Can Stem Flow of Plastic into the Oceans by 80%
We know the problem; and, increasingly, we know how to solve it. It’s time for decision-makers, including leading global consumer brands that have been identified as part of the problem, to start taking the necessary steps to prevent plastic from e... View More
Could the Great American Outdoors Act Lead to Equitable Access to Nature?
Finally, something both parties can agree on — the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act is not only a beacon of hope for preservation of the US’ national parks, it could help ensure that the entire country has access to the restorative powe... View More
Trending: Levi’s, Dockers, Sheep Inc Moving Sustainable Apparel Ever Forward
Dual launches from Levi Strauss include recycled denim Levi’s and Water<Less Dockers; while carbon-negative wool sweaters from Sheep Inc come with full supply chain transparency. ... View More
US Retail Giants Convene to Reinvent the Plastic Retail Bag
Leading retailers CVS Health, Target and Walmart — joined by Kroger and Walgreens, and NGOs Conservation International and Ocean Conservancy — unite to tackle retail bag waste and invite others to join the effort. ... View More
Young Innovators Compete on Ideas to Build Back Better in Latin America
UNEP’s Innovation for Sustainable Lifestyles Competition sees college-level entrepreneurs developing solutions in the areas of transportation, building and food to help the region rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. ... View More
WEF: 395M New Jobs by 2030 If Businesses Prioritize Nature
As governments and businesses look to rebuilding the global economy post-pandemic, a new study from the World Economic Forum (WEF) has found that ‘nature-positive’ solutions can create 395 million jobs by 2030. ... View More
CSR v CSV: The Difference and Why It Matters
Creating Shared Value (CSV) is the business model that will accelerate the achievement of the SDGs. It's a game-changing shift from Corporate Social Responsibility and the traditional mindset that business can either do good or make a profit, to a mo... View More
From What to How: Enter the Era of Transformation
With a goal of contributing to change and understanding how COVID-19 will influence sustainable development; at Quiero, we have undertaken an ambitious project: #aBetterWay — a search for answers from our global community of leaders based on reflec... View More
Trending: Meet the Innovators Hell-Bent for Plant-Based Leather
While companies such as Amadou and MycoWorks are charging ahead with mushroom-based leather, here we see the material made from eggplant, cacti and apples — and taking a bite out of food waste at the same time. ... View More
The COVID Covenant: Don’t Go Back — Go Big and Go Now!
We know that we can buy less, use less, work from home, drive less, collaborate more; and have business, society and government move faster — because we just did all of that. How can we respond as powerfully and courageously to other super-critical... View More
Kering Commits to Net-Positive Impact on Biodiversity by 2025
The luxury group’s new biodiversity strategy provides a detailed roadmap aligned with the Science Based Targets Network’s Framework, with four stages: Avoid, Reduce, Restore and Regenerate, and Transform. ... View More
Q&A: Dole ‘Promise’ Sees Shift to New, Shared Value Principles by 2025
Dole Packaged Foods’ new sustainability commitment is based on a Japanese philosophy called 'sampo yochi' — in which business operates for the good of the seller, the buyer and society. ... View More
Regenerative Agriculture the Linchpin for a Sustainable Fashion Future
New report reveals how emulating nature’s lessons in the fashion industry can enhance ecosystems to boost biodiversity, build soil, support communities, and clean up existing pollution. ... View More
The Private Sector Can (and Must) Clean Up the Oceans
The private sector must collaborate with the public sector to clean up plastic pollution in our waterways. Entities such as the TerraCycle Global Foundation have an opportunity to increase conservation and create value for all stakeholders in the wor... View More
Impact Investing Grows, But There’s Still a Long Road to Financial Inclusion
More funds and firms are targeting financially underserved communities, but the impact investing movement and government funding need to be more accessible and intentional to address systemic inequalities and racial disparities in investing. ... View More
Caremongering: The Future of Sustainable Enterprise
COVID-19 accelerated a shift from “me” to “we”; and a new trend called "caremongering" not only characterizes people's behavior towards each other, but what they look for in the companies they support. At Fjord, we believe those com... View More
HP Sets Ambitious Plastic Goals, Doubles Down on Diversity Commitments
Along with the release of its 2019 Sustainable Impact Report, the tech giant has set bold goals around reduction of single-use plastics and increasing recycled materials; and committed to doubling its number of Black executives by 2025. ... View More
A Brief History of Food Declarations; and the Path to Better Ones
Food is not about boxed brands on a shelf, but about people and the environment — hence, our need for food declarations. We’re working on one that not only certifies the ingredients, but shows consumers the impact they make with the purchase of e... View More
How to Redesign Our Food System for Resilience
At the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s recent Big Food Workshop, a variety of experts from throughout the food space spoke on the need to radically redesign for circularity and regionalism, to help us heal our broken global food system. ... View More
