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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

What the CEO ‘Purpose of Business’ Declaration Is — and What It Isn’t

Cross-Posted from Organizational Governance. 181 CEOs have signed on to broader purpose — skepticism is warranted, but this is potentially a BFD. Now, let’s see if these companies deliver, and help them when they do — and challenge them when they don’t.

A Designer Fix to Our Current State of 'Broken'

Cross-Posted from Innovation & Technology. From alternative materials to circular production methods, sustainable design continues on a viable path forward; it is an approach that I hope other manufacturers embrace as the ultimate design challenge.

The Ocean Cleanup: Into the Twilight Zone

As the Great Pacific Garbage Patch continues to fragment into microplastics, it is key that we reach proven technology status as soon as possible; we are closer than ever to having a tool capable of cleaning up the oceans for good.

Purpose at Work: How Brandless Creates Community by Making Better Stuff Available to All

Communicating your brand’s purpose is vital to creating emotional connections with your customers. But it must be done authentically and in line with your overall brand positioning, story and tone of voice.

Trending: Waste-Free Personal Care Products Set to Revolutionize Industry

Blueland debuts another plastic-free offering, Lush develops carbon-positive packaging, and Maiiro calls out the beauty industry’s ‘Pack of Lies’ in a new plastic-awareness campaign.

The World in 2030: 9 Megatrends to Watch

Look, we could all just wait and see where these historic waves take us. But I prefer that we all work proactively to ensure that a better, thriving future is the one we choose.

First Batch of Salmon Gold™ Enters Supply Chains of Tiffany & Co, Apple

Cross-Posted from Supply Chain. An innovative approach to sourcing gold responsibly and restoring fish habitats in Alaska and Canada, Salmon Gold meets the needs of manufacturing and retail companies that responsibly source minerals for their products.

Beverage Giants Up the Ante on Efforts to Reverse Plastic Pollution

Molson Coors, Dasani and Poland Spring all unveil ambitious plans to eliminate problematic single-use plastic from their packaging — and help keep consumers up to speed on what’s #NotTrash.

Solving the Problem of Plastic Waste Is About Value Creation

Cross-Posted from Materials & Packaging. Plastic in and of itself is not the problem — creating value for it is key to ensuring it doesn’t just get thrown “away.” Here are just a few of the innovations eliminating the idea of [plastic] waste.

7 Things to Know About the IPCC’s Special Report on Climate Change and Land

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's new report highlights the critical importance of land — both as a source of greenhouse gas emissions and as a climate change solution.

Q&A: How Akamai, VPPAs Are Paving the Way for a Corporate Clean Energy Future

Cross-Posted from Innovation & Technology. Akamai, which has committed to power the internet more sustainably, took part in the US’ first corporate aggregated VPPA — a game-changing approach for smaller renewable energy buyers.

New Book Shows How, 10 Years In, Sharing Economy Is Improving Millions of Lives

Published to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the sharing economy, Generation Share captures 200 untold stories of how sharing models are saving and transforming the lives of millions across the world.

Coyuchi for Life: A Closed-Loop Approach to Textile Rentals

Organic linen purveyor Coyuchi is taking home textile rentals one step ahead with new, closed-loop program.

Report: Food Giants Capitalizing on Consumers’ ‘Appetite for Disruption’

Cross-Posted from Finance & Investment. $5.3 trillion investor coalition reports on how global food companies including Tesco, Carrefour and Nestlé are responding to consumer demand for alternative proteins

200 CEOs Call on New EU Leaders for Sustainable Europe by 2030

Cross-Posted from Organizational Governance. The CEOs say they will be calling on three newly elected EU leaders to work with them to implement an overarching strategy for a Sustainable Europe by 2030.

Down in the Dumps: The Need for Rational IT Sustainability Policies

25% of organisations that say they have a sustainable IT policy dump or destroy their obsolescent hardware — the least sustainable ways of handling them. Here's a business case for better IT lifecycle management.

New Film Highlights South Africa’s Unsung Plastic Waste Heroes

The new short documentary, Street Surfers, explores the lives and livelihoods of the young men indirectly serving the environment through recycling as a means of income.

10 Breakthrough Technologies That Can Help Feed the World Without Destroying It

How can the world feed nearly 10 billion people by 2050 while also advancing economic development, protecting and restoring forests, and stabilizing the climate?

Treasure8: The Systemic, Tech-Driven Solution to Food Waste

The regenerative food tech company is on a mission to revolutionize how food is managed along supply chains, while also addressing the global challenges of food waste, nutrition and climate change.

Reuse & Repurpose: Innovation will Unlock the Solution to Plastic Waste

Cross-Posted from Materials & Packaging. Innovative solutions to reduce plastic waste come in all shapes and sizes — but how do we combat the issue without taking plastic products away from those who need them most for everyday living?