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Thinking About the Box: The Role of Digital Printing in Packaging Sustainability, Consumer Experience
Thinking About the Box: The Role of Digital Printing in Packaging Sustainability, Consumer Experience
Published on November 12, 2021
About a 6 minute read

Brands have a powerful voice and field of influence; by leading by example on digital packaging innovation, they can not only reduce their impact on the environment, but be heroes of change and inspire others to take positive action, as well. ... View More

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Microgrids Could Be a Secret Weapon in the Corporate Race Towards Net Zero
Microgrids Could Be a Secret Weapon in the Corporate Race Towards Net Zero
Published on November 12, 2021
About a 5 minute read

Reining in energy emissions is top of mind for companies; so having more control of how, where and when energy is produced makes good business sense. Here, Shell Energy’s Matt Baker explains why microgrids are an increasingly popular solution. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Trending: Baby Steps on Eliminating Transport Emissions Still Leave Big Carbon Footprint
Trending: Baby Steps on Eliminating Transport Emissions Still Leave Big Carbon Footprint
Published on November 11, 2021
About a 7 minute read

Wednesday was Transport Day at COP26; and promising corporate and government pledges came together from airlines, automakers and the shipping industry. But the question remains: Are we doing enough, fast enough? ... View More

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Consumer Behavior ChangeInnovation & Technology
Water and Climate: The Business Imperative to Change Behavior
Water and Climate: The Business Imperative to Change Behavior
Published on November 9, 2021
About a 4 minute read

While it can feel overwhelming to see how much our actions impact the Earth, we still have a small window of opportunity. And by changing how we consume, store and distribute water, the water sector alone could eliminate 10% of global GHG emissions. ... View More

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Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Ready to Kelp: How the ‘Kelp Bill’ Unlocked a Potential Game Changer in the Climate Fight
Ready to Kelp: How the ‘Kelp Bill’ Unlocked a Potential Game Changer in the Climate Fight
Published on November 8, 2021
About a 4 minute read

Now finally legal in New York, kelp farming is an environmental engineering solution ready-made for sequestering carbon and nitrogen, improving soil health, cleaning up waterways and creating jobs — a ‘suite of benefits’ that could make it a cl... View More

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Organizational GovernanceInnovation & Technology
A Smoke-Free, Carbon-Neutral Future: PMI’s Plan to Accelerate Climate Goals While Transforming Its Business
A Smoke-Free, Carbon-Neutral Future: PMI’s Plan to Accelerate Climate Goals While Transforming Its Business
Published on November 3, 2021
About a 5 minute read

By disclosing our Low-Carbon Transition Plan, we encourage investors and other stakeholders to evaluate whether our company is on the right path, give us feedback, and have an open dialogue with us. I am confident our actions will speak louder than o... View More

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Innovation & Technology
How to Redesign Products, Services, Messaging, Business Models for a Better Future
How to Redesign Products, Services, Messaging, Business Models for a Better Future
Published on October 25, 2021
About a 11 minute read

At SB’21 San Diego, innovators in the apparel, food, plastics, real estate, retail, spirits industries and more shared lessons learned from a variety of initiatives aimed at enabling a circular, regenerative future. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
From Silicon Valley to Rural Africa: Boosting Energy Access with the D-REC Initiative
From Silicon Valley to Rural Africa: Boosting Energy Access with the D-REC Initiative
Published on October 22, 2021
About a 11 minute read

The potential for D-RECs as an instrument for transformative change is limited only by the corporate appetite for renewables, which at this point sees no signs of waning. While the infrastructure is currently being built and finalized, the chance to ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
New Verizon Accelerator Propelling Climate-Justice Solutions ‘Forward for Good’
New Verizon Accelerator Propelling Climate-Justice Solutions ‘Forward for Good’
Published on October 21, 2021
About a 5 minute read

The Forward for Good Accelerator sends a clear signal of the company’s willingness to build meaningful collaborations with more nimble change makers, offering Fortune 20 assistance in a mutually beneficial way. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Starbucks, McDonald’s Direct $10M More to Accelerate Circularity of Food-Service Packaging
Starbucks, McDonald’s Direct $10M More to Accelerate Circularity of Food-Service Packaging
Published on October 20, 2021
About a 5 minute read

The NextGen Consortium and its partner brands are expanding their work to advance reusable packaging systems, strengthen recycling and composting infrastructure, and scale foodservice packaging innovation. ... View More

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Finance & InvestmentInnovation & Technology
How ESG Is Forever Changing Investing, Design in the Built Environment
How ESG Is Forever Changing Investing, Design in the Built Environment
Published on October 20, 2021
About a 12 minute read

Simply returning profits to investors is no longer a good enough measure of success. If any stakeholder does not see benefits in the design of a capital project, then gaining support is unlikely. Is your organization ready for multi-stakeholder inves... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCircular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Marci Zaroff: Regenerative Ag Can Heal the Textile Industry — and the Planet
Marci Zaroff: Regenerative Ag Can Heal the Textile Industry — and the Planet
Published on October 18, 2021
About a 9 minute read

Entrepreneur and author Marci Zaroff coined the term ‘eco-fashion’ back in the mid-‘90s. Here, we discuss why sustainable fashion has taken so long to have its ‘moment’ and how regenerative ag could heal the planet along with the damaging t... View More

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Materials & PackagingInnovation & Technology
Mighty Buildings Now Further Reduce Carbon Footprint of Homes with CO2-Based Cement
Mighty Buildings Now Further Reduce Carbon Footprint of Homes with CO2-Based Cement
Published on October 12, 2021
About a 2 minute read

New partner Fortera’s material converts carbon dioxide into cement, reducing CO₂ emissions by more than 60% — and costs 10% less than conventional cement. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Fairphone Forges Ahead with Longer-Lasting, E-waste-Neutral Smartphone
Fairphone Forges Ahead with Longer-Lasting, E-waste-Neutral Smartphone
Published on October 1, 2021
About a 6 minute read

Still striving to greatly improve the sustainability of the industry, Fairphone’s new model embodies the company’s commitment to better materials, better mining practices and a longer product lifecycle. ... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsInnovation & TechnologyOrganizational Governance
Polestar’s Latest LCA Report Shows New Potential for EV Industry Transparency
Polestar’s Latest LCA Report Shows New Potential for EV Industry Transparency
Published on September 29, 2021
About a 3 minute read

The Swedish EV maker finds vast differences in CO2e throughout the life of its vehicles, depending on the source of the charging energy. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
ReGrained Shares Key Ingredients for a Deliciously Sustainable Food Future
ReGrained Shares Key Ingredients for a Deliciously Sustainable Food Future
Published on September 28, 2021
About a 4 minute read

We spoke with ReGrained co-founder Dan Kurzrock to learn more about the upcycling process, the role such technology can play in helping to fix the food system, and why brand collaboration is so important when it comes to scale. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
Intuit, Techsoup, Impact Hub Join Goodwings Initiative to Turn 1B Trips Net Zero by 2030
Intuit, Techsoup, Impact Hub Join Goodwings Initiative to Turn 1B Trips Net Zero by 2030
Published on September 24, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The “1 Billion Green Trips” initiative, by B Corp-certified hotel booking platform Goodwings — now backed by Intuit, TechSoup, Impact Hub and six other partners — aims to remove travel-generated carbon emissions at an unprecedented scale. ... 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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Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Tau Index Provides Glimpse Into Nations Poised to Lead in Sustainability, Thanks to ICT
Tau Index Provides Glimpse Into Nations Poised to Lead in Sustainability, Thanks to ICT
Published on September 23, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The Index ranks 144 countries based on their ICT infrastructures and ecosystems, including how well they are utilizing ICT to create more sustainable economies. For Tau Institute founder Roger Strukhoff, what sets the nations that will succeed apart ... 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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