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
Trending: Sustainable Sneaks Step Up Footwear Circularity
Newcomer Third Mind elevates men’s footwear in more ways than one; while a first-of-its-kind recycling service from Thousand Fell, TerraCycle and UPS ensures your sustainable sneaks won’t end up in a landfill. ... View More
Q&A: Shaw Pivots to Fulfill Its Purpose During the Pandemic
When business as usual ground to a halt this year, companies such as Shaw saw the opportunity to innovate to find new ways to help communities and the spaces in which they live and work. ... View More
Meet the Punk Beer Brand Ripping Up the Rulebook to Protect Our Planet
It would be easy to view BrewDog as little more than stunt-based marketing experts. But the company has been busy making sure to leave a more impactful dent on our culture, putting the all-important issue of climate change front and center. ... View More
Chicago Parks Contribute to Cleaner Air with Renewable Fuel
How biodiesel use supports the Chicago Park District's mission to preserve its world-class park system for future generations. ... View More
Embracing Collaboration Is Key to Delivering the Low-Carbon World We Need
A recent collaboration between Shell Energy and Wells Fargo shows how the corporate world has responded to the evolving market — and how using renewable energy just makes good business sense. ... View More
Precision Ecosystems: An Improved Model for Better Indoor Crops
The progress of humankind is heavily linked to technological changes in how farming is done. Today, farming in the US faces challenges never before seen that require supplementing traditional agriculture with new approaches. ... View More
The Great Indoors: Creating a Nurturing Habitat for People and Planet
We spend 90% of our time indoors, and that was before a global pandemic forced many of us to turn our living environments into our offices, schools and gyms. So, what is the key to creating nurturing indoor habitats? ... View More
Soybean Farmer Takes Active Role in Biodiesel Industry
Rob Shaffer — a fourth-generation soybean, corn and Angus cattle farmer — has been active in industry organizations for more than a decade. He was invited to join the National Biodiesel Board in 2012 and hasn’t looked back. ... View More
Back to the Roots Fills Growing Need for Organic, 100% US-Grown Seeds
The food and gardening startup furthers its mission to “undo food” with the release of organic, non-GMO, domestically grown seeds for 92 varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers — in packaging made of 100% recyclable materials. ... View More
Kimberly-Clark, Kotex to Mentor Startups Focused on Women’s Health, Access to Sanitation
The Toilet Board Coalition’s Women in the Sanitation Economy Innovation Lab has chosen five women-led, early-stage startups focused on women’s reproductive health and hygiene; and improving access to safe, sustainable sanitation options in unders... View More
Biogen Puts $250M Toward Protecting the Climate, Human Health, Social Justice
With its commitment to eliminate fossil fuel use by 2040, Biogen aims to accelerate progress on improving air quality and addressing the harm being done to vulnerable communities around the world. ... View More
How American Family’s DreamBank Is Connecting Community, Fueling Dreams
Natalie Healy — American Family Insurance DreamBank Manager — provides insight into how the company is fostering community both in a special physical space and online, supporting a community of dreamers pursuing their passions. ... View More
The Slow, Steady Climb on the Road to Higher Blends of Biodiesel
Advocates for biodiesel notched a big victory in December when President Trump signed into law a new budget deal that included a five-year extension of the $1/gallon tax credit for biodiesel blenders. The credit was retroactively applied to 2018 and ... View More
Does Adopting Renewable Energy Feel Complex? 4 Considerations to Get You Started
When adopting a renewable energy strategy, here are four considerations all executives should keep in mind that will streamline the process and ensure their end results achieve their sustainability goals. ... View More
Trending: 4 Steps Forward for a Circular Economy for Fashion
Eastman's new Naia Renew portfolio, ASOS’ first circular collection, and the launch of brands Borobabi and Covalent add to the budding landscape of fashion that chips away at the rampant waste created by the industry. ... View More
River Cruise Giants Make Big Waves, Smaller Impacts with Biodiesel
For Hornblower, the integration of biodiesel into its latest boats was a natural evolution of its environmental stewardship. The company has led the charge in the industry, in terms of reducing its fleet’s impacts on the environment. ... View More
Amazon’s ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ to Make It Easier for Customers to Discover, Shop for Sustainable Products
Label launches with 25K+ products endorsed by team of third-party sustainability certifiers. And Amazon’s new ‘Compact by Design’ certification aims to reduce carbon emissions through increased efficiency and better packaging. ... View More
Walmart Announces Goal to Become a Regenerative Company
The world’s largest retailer targets zero emissions by 2040 and aims to protect or restore at least 50M acres of land and 1M square miles of ocean by 2030 — but are there gaps in its plan? ... View More
How to Scale Your Sustainable Business: 5 Learnings from the Dutch Startup Ecosystem
Here are five lessons from the fastest-growing startup ecosystem in Europe, that will be useful for founders everywhere looking to make a difference. ... View More
EVERFI Commits $100M to End Systemic Social, Economic Inequity in K-12 Schools
The social impact education provider will offer free digital education and tools to close gaps that lead to long-term, systemic inequalities for at-risk students. ... View More
