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
Why the American Lung Association Supports Renewable Fuels
Experts with the ALA recognize that biodiesel not only reduces carbon emissions but can also provide health benefits associated with cleaner air. ... View More
Google Has Erased Its Entire ‘Carbon Legacy,’ Sets Sights on 100% Carbon-Free Power
Google was the first major company to become carbon neutral, in 2007. Now, the tech giant says it is the first company in the world to eliminate its entire carbon footprint. ... View More
From Carbon Sinks to Carbon Banks: Could Mycelia Help Resolve Our Climate Crisis?
NetZero’s forthcoming “Mycelium Balls” will put the massive carbon-sequestration ability of mycelium — which can double the environment’s natural carbon-capture rate — into the hands of everyday people. ... View More
Cook-Illinois’ Sustainable Fuel Evolution
As one school bus company leads the charge toward more sustainable transportation, it shares lessons learned for businesses that want to cut greenhouse gas emissions in their own operations. ... View More
McDonald’s, Loop Partner on Industry-First Cup Return Scheme
Beginning in 2021, McDonald's customers in select UK restaurants will be able to choose a reusable hot beverage cup, which can be returned to be sanitized and reused. ... View More
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Through Sustainability, Equity and Resilient Design
Here, Purpose Built Communities president Carol Naughton discusses how sustainability and designing for resiliency can help to end intergenerational poverty, strengthen economically diverse communities and aid in neighborhood revitalization. ... View More
Report: Unlocking Manufacturer Innovation Key to Achieving Circular Fashion
With the COVID-19 and climate crises threatening industry’s dominant business model — which is based on continued growth in production — circular models will need to be at the heart of fashion’s growth plans going forward. ... View More
Casey’s General Stores: Fueling Community Growth Through Biodiesel
Through its commitment to supporting local producers and providing customers new fuel options, Casey’s has become a key player in the biodiesel industry. ... View More
All Timberland Products to Be 100% Circular, Net Positive by 2030
The brand is aiming to design 100% of its products for circularity, and source 100% of materials from regenerative agriculture. ... View More
Planned Obsolescence and Your Right to Repair
Have you ever wondered why some consumer goods don't last? From cell phones to household appliances and clothing to automobile tires, some products we use every day could last much longer. But they don't. ... View More
Biomimicry Providing a Concrete Solution to a Global Problem
With impending, growing climate change impacts — in conjunction with the expected growth of our cities, ports and other coastal infrastructure — investing in “Blue Tech” is of prime importance. ... View More
US Soybean Industry Protocol Addresses Sustainable Farming Practices
As soy production and uses have expanded worldwide, so have calls for more responsible farming practices to conserve vital natural resources. ... View More
Algramo Brings Refillable, Waste-Free Cleaning Products to NYC
In partnership with major brands and small business owners, Algramo gives consumers a better way to refill household-name cleaning products from through a cost effective, smart dispensing system. ... View More
Chicago Parks Fight Hand Sanitizer Shortage Through Innovative Biodiesel Partnership
An unlikely partnership has enabled the Chicago Park District to produce enough much-needed hand sanitizer to keep its employees and park visitors safe during the pandemic. ... View More
Strengthening Collaboration Between Farmers and Landowners Key to Improving Conservation
The relationship between non-operating landowners, which own 62% of Midwest farmland, and the farmers to whom they rent land is vital to achieving wide-scale adoption of soil-health and nutrient-management practices across US croplands. ... View More
New Innovations Simplify Ocean Plastic Supply Chain
Incorporating recycled ocean plastics into products is no longer a risky affair, and more brands are following in the footsteps of earlier pioneers to revolutionize their own product lines and story with these salvaged materials. ... View More
Interior Design Firm’s Product Exchange Minimizes Construction & Demolition Waste
Schott Design’s product exchange program, SchottXchange, goes beyond its carpet reclamation and recycling efforts on its projects to facilitate the reuse of items within or between buildings, diverting materials from the landfill. ... View More
Going Green (and Blue): Three Lessons Learned from a Circular Partnership
As CHEP and Ice River Springs have worked together in pursuit of a stronger circular economy, we’ve learned a number of lessons. We want to share a few with you, in hopes that they’ll spark inspiration for your own operations. ... View More
Nimble Nonprofit Pivots to Fulfill Its Purpose During the Pandemic
The Desai Foundation’s advice to purpose-driven organizations dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic is to look beyond the immediate practicalities and be open to new ways to deliver on end goals. ... View More
Illinois City’s Success with Biodiesel Influences Neighboring Communities
By selling B20 biodiesel to neighboring municipal agencies and organizations, Moline has expanded its impact on air quality across the Quad Cities region — and shown the community that improving air quality is a collaborative effort. ... View More
