Innovation & Technology

The latest products, services, design approaches and business models that are helping organizations of all sizes deliver on their sustainability ambitions and establish a new business as usual

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Value-Engineered Packaging: Does Your Packaging Reflect Your Brand Values?
Value-Engineered Packaging: Does Your Packaging Reflect Your Brand Values?
Published on March 30, 2021
About a 7 minute read

Consider working with a packaging engineer the next time you release a new product or as you take steps to make your brand more sustainable. Customised packaging solutions create less waste, fewer emissions, and more savings to pass on to your custo... View More

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Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Food Rescuers Shouldn't Fight Over Limited Supply; Instead, Diversify
Food Rescuers Shouldn't Fight Over Limited Supply; Instead, Diversify
Published on March 24, 2021
About a 10 minute read

I’ve always been frustrated by infighting between food-rescue organizations working together to distribute scarce food donations — mostly from retailers. So, here’s my list of untapped sectors of the food system — where food is almost always ... View More

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Consumer Behavior ChangeCircular EconomyInnovation & TechnologyMarketing & Communications
Giving Up Meat = Healthy Living = Healthy Planet. Are We at a Dietary Inflection Point?
Giving Up Meat = Healthy Living = Healthy Planet. Are We at a Dietary Inflection Point?
Published on March 23, 2021
About a 8 minute read

The growing appetite for a shift away from meat-based diets is good news for addressing a range of health and climate issues. But business has a critical role to play in making the transition as affordable, accessible and delicious as possible. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
To Fight COVID-19, We Must Invest in Water Access for Vulnerable Communities
To Fight COVID-19, We Must Invest in Water Access for Vulnerable Communities
Published on March 22, 2021
About a 3 minute read

The PepsiCo Foundation and WaterAid are launching a new program to build sanitation facilities and community water systems in the harsh, arid region of La Guajira, Colombia — with the goal of increasing access for the indigenous Wayuu people. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
Electronics Giants, Global Orgs Launch Circular Electronics Partnership
Electronics Giants, Global Orgs Launch Circular Electronics Partnership
Published on March 19, 2021
About a 2 minute read

Cisco, Dell, Google and Microsoft are among the founding members of the alliance — which sees the biggest names in tech, consumer goods and waste management working together to enable a circular economy for electronics by 2030. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
Design Takes Center Stage in Kohler Co.’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Design Takes Center Stage in Kohler Co.’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Published on March 19, 2021
About a 4 minute read

We have set bold sustainability goals and worked to understand the gaps we need to fill and the impacts we can make based on our business and expertise. We’re guided on this path by our Design for Environment program, which takes into account th... View More

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Innovation & Technology
Tide Aiming to Decarbonize Laundry by Reducing Carbon, Plastic, Hot-Water Washing
Tide Aiming to Decarbonize Laundry by Reducing Carbon, Plastic, Hot-Water Washing
Published on March 18, 2021
About a 4 minute read

Laundry giant’s 2030 Ambition goals center on turning consumers to cold water, exploring carbon capture and reducing virgin plastic — so that ‘every load of laundry does a load of good.’ ... View More

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Materials & PackagingInnovation & Technology
New C2C Certified Product Standard Pushes Companies Beyond Compliance, Toward Leadership
New C2C Certified Product Standard Pushes Companies Beyond Compliance, Toward Leadership
Published on March 16, 2021
About a 5 minute read

V4.0 of the newly released Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard is designed to meet companies wherever they are on their sustainability journey and help them set achievable milestones through actionable pathways as they work towards their ulti... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsInnovation & Technology
Budweiser Is Turning All Beer ‘Green’ on St. Patrick’s Day, Calling on Industry to Do the Same
Budweiser Is Turning All Beer ‘Green’ on St. Patrick’s Day, Calling on Industry to Do the Same
Published on March 15, 2021
About a 3 minute read

On March 17, Budweiser will purchase renewable energy credits equivalent to the estimated electricity needed to brew every beer in the US in a single day. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Best Foot Forward: Could Fashion Be the Next Big Thing in Corporate Social Purpose?
Best Foot Forward: Could Fashion Be the Next Big Thing in Corporate Social Purpose?
Published on March 12, 2021
About a 3 minute read

A growing breed of fashion brands has adopted social purpose to propel their business models. They are transitioning themselves and the entire industry to be a force for good in the world. And that’s fashionable. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
4 Key Reasons to Embed Renewables Throughout Your Supply Chain
4 Key Reasons to Embed Renewables Throughout Your Supply Chain
Published on March 9, 2021
About a 5 minute read

It can be challenging to drive sustainable change in a supply chain, but the impact of action far outweighs the risks of inaction. Here's why adopting renewables through your supply chain is the pathway to climate leadership. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
From Coal Mine to Clean Energy: How One Company Can Make a Difference
From Coal Mine to Clean Energy: How One Company Can Make a Difference
Published on March 5, 2021
About a 5 minute read

Talking about climate change didn’t resonate with the Koch team. But when we talked about capturing and monetizing wasted resources, their ears perked up. We’ve been transparent with the economics of this project, so that others may imitate it �... View More

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Materials & PackagingInnovation & Technology
LanzaTech’s Carbon-Negative Ethanol to Help Coty Pioneer Sustainable Fragrance Production
LanzaTech’s Carbon-Negative Ethanol to Help Coty Pioneer Sustainable Fragrance Production
Published on March 4, 2021
About a 3 minute read

A new partnership will see fragrance giant Coty incorporating LanzaTech’s upcycled, CarbonSmart™ ethanol, sourced from carbon capture, into its manufacturing process — with the goal of using it in the majority of its fragrance portfolio by 20... View More

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Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Milwaukee Startup Helping Small African Farms Turn Waste into Livelihoods
Milwaukee Startup Helping Small African Farms Turn Waste into Livelihoods
Published on March 2, 2021
About a 6 minute read

Agricycle wants to address poverty and put a dent in global food waste. So far, it has created nearly 7,000 livelihoods in Africa and diverted 177 tons of food waste — and counting. ... View More

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Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
The Zero-Waste Movement Is Taking Hold in the Restaurant Sector
The Zero-Waste Movement Is Taking Hold in the Restaurant Sector
Published on February 25, 2021
About a 5 minute read

For a growing number of restaurant operators and diners, our throwaway culture is no longer acceptable. The growing landscape of zero-waste dining and zero-waste restaurant logistics is cause for optimism that a low-waste restaurant industry is achie... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
7 Tips for Engaging Consumers on Circularity
7 Tips for Engaging Consumers on Circularity
Published on February 12, 2021
About a 5 minute read

If consumers are to embrace sustainable products en masse, they need better information to be able to make an informed choice — and this is where marketeers have a vital role to play. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
Latin America, Caribbean Embrace Transition to Circular Economy
Latin America, Caribbean Embrace Transition to Circular Economy
Published on February 9, 2021
About a 3 minute read

A regional coalition, led by UNEP, will support access to financing by the public and private sector, with special emphasis on SMEs — to foster innovation and the implementation of specific projects in the region. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
How the Pandemic Shaped Sustainability Goals for Commercial Buildings
How the Pandemic Shaped Sustainability Goals for Commercial Buildings
Published on February 8, 2021
About a 3 minute read

Last year provided many unforeseen challenges for the building management industry; despite it all, sustainability commitments stayed steady. But we must seize the opportunity to shift the narrative in the energy industry away from efficiency, toward... View More

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Innovation & Technology
Digital Twins: A Data-Driven Approach to Sustainable Building Operations
Digital Twins: A Data-Driven Approach to Sustainable Building Operations
Published on February 1, 2021
About a 4 minute read

Digital twins are now beginning to be recognized for their ability to monitor a building’s performance in real time. Companies' building projects should include a model that is prepared for this new, data-driven approach to sustainability. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-Creation
GEON Performance Solutions Unites Vinyl Industry in COVID-19 Relief
GEON Performance Solutions Unites Vinyl Industry in COVID-19 Relief
Published on January 29, 2021
About a 3 minute read

In mid-2020, as companies around the country rallied and pivoted to fill demand for PPE and other vital products during the pandemic, GEON offered its expertise in logistics, supply, sourcing, technical, commercial and manufacturing operations to SME... View More

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