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Thread Partners with Timberland, HP to Provide Dignified Jobs, Education to Plastic Collectors In Haiti
Thread Partners with Timberland, HP to Provide Dignified Jobs, Education to Plastic Collectors In Haiti
Published on September 21, 2016
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Today at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2016 Annual Meeting in New York City, Thread - the Pittsburgh-based B Corp that transforms plastic bottle waste from Haiti and Honduras into ‘the most responsible fabric on the planet’ - announced a ne... View More

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RE100, EP100 Convince Even More Big Names to Invest in Cleaner, Smarter Energy
RE100, EP100 Convince Even More Big Names to Invest in Cleaner, Smarter Energy
Published on September 21, 2016
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During Climate Week NYC 2016 this week, several companies made bold commitments through The Climate Group’s two leading corporate energy campaigns: RE100, which is focused on transitioning to 100 percent renewable power, and EP100, a new initiative... View More

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NRG Made This ‘Shoe Without a Footprint’ from Power Plant Emissions
NRG Made This ‘Shoe Without a Footprint’ from Power Plant Emissions
Published on September 20, 2016
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It’s no mystery why an energy company might explore applications for gaseous waste emitted from its power plants, but making shoes isn’t usually on the agenda. For NRG, shoes made from carbon dioxide emissions are just the beginning. ... View More

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Trending: Prize-Winning Startups Creating Soil, Infrastructure Tech of the Future
Trending: Prize-Winning Startups Creating Soil, Infrastructure Tech of the Future
Published on September 19, 2016
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Climate change demands new ways of thinking and startups have been rising to the challenge. Among the latest, the winners of the Living Product Prize and the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge took home cash prizes to develop their soil filtration syst... View More

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More Than 3/4 of Americans Say Next President Should Speed Up Adoption of Renewable Energy
More Than 3/4 of Americans Say Next President Should Speed Up Adoption of Renewable Energy
Published on September 14, 2016
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As Americans count down to Election Day, more than three-quarters (78 percent) believe the winner of the presidential race should prioritize the faster adoption of renewable energy, according to the seventh annual Sense & Sustainability® Study r... View More

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Uncovering Solar Power’s Hidden Environmental Costs
Uncovering Solar Power’s Hidden Environmental Costs
Published on September 13, 2016
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It’s been a good couple of years for the solar industry. In 2015, some 7.5 megawatts were added to the grid in the United States, according to the Solar Industries Association (SIA), which fueled 19 percent in the photovoltaic market over 2014. ... View More

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Project Breakthrough: Can Your Brand Deliver Exponential Solutions to the SDGs?
Project Breakthrough: Can Your Brand Deliver Exponential Solutions to the SDGs?
Published on September 12, 2016
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Declaring intent is oh-so-easy. CEOs and other business leaders do it all the time. But delivering against declared pledges can be a very different matter. In recent years, for example, thousands of companies have signed up to various international c... View More

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Nestlé Waters: Working Toward Sustainability Through Better Governance, Engagement
Nestlé Waters: Working Toward Sustainability Through Better Governance, Engagement
Published on September 12, 2016
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News Deeply, in partnership with Sustainable Brands, has produced a series of profiles looking at how brands are tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. The goal is to examine trends and gather insights from a new wave of corporate citizen... View More

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How 2 Sports Giants Are Racing to Save the World
How 2 Sports Giants Are Racing to Save the World
Published on September 9, 2016
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Meet two racers who share a need to push the envelope - whether the subject is figuring out how to go a few millimeters per second faster than before or preserving endangered species. ... View More

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Impact Over Compliance: The Trouble With Certification
Impact Over Compliance: The Trouble With Certification
Published on September 8, 2016
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Have you heard the one about the fire extinguisher? An auditor was completing an onsite assessment of a production facility for a major apparel brand when he noticed that fire extinguishers were mounted on devices that allowed them to slide up and do... View More

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Tuna Supply Chain Successfully Tracked, Traced Through Blockchain Tech
Tuna Supply Chain Successfully Tracked, Traced Through Blockchain Tech
Published on September 7, 2016
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Consumers are hungry for greater transparency - especially when it comes to fish. A recent study found that more than half of consumers are willing to pay more for certified sustainable seafood products. Yet, the industry’s complicated global suppl... View More

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William McDonough + Partners, GXN Unveil Vision for 'Silicon Valley' of Agriculture in Denmark
William McDonough + Partners, GXN Unveil Vision for 'Silicon Valley' of Agriculture in Denmark
Published on September 7, 2016
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William McDonough + Partners and GXN — an internal division of Danish architectural practice 3XN that works with applied architectural research in green materials and building technologies — have partnered to develop a master plan for the Agro Fo... View More

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New Project Set to Help European SMEs Transition to Circular Economy
New Project Set to Help European SMEs Transition to Circular Economy
Published on September 6, 2016
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Businesses of all sizes can realize opportunities presented by the shift from linear ‘take, make, waste’ models and systems to circular ones. As the originator of the circular economy concept Walter R. Stahel once said, “A circular economy will... View More

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Design Awards Seek Cradle to Cradle Products, Circular Fashion Innovations
Design Awards Seek Cradle to Cradle Products, Circular Fashion Innovations
Published on September 2, 2016
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Two design challenges are back and accepting new entries for products designed to help enable a sustainable future. The non-profit H&M Foundation is accepting applications for the second edition of its Global Change Award through October 31st, 20... View More

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Too Much Stuff, Not Enough Money Among Unrelated Factors Causing Stress in U.S.
Too Much Stuff, Not Enough Money Among Unrelated Factors Causing Stress in U.S.
Published on September 2, 2016
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A new study released by mobile marketplace OfferUp has found that many Americans are increasingly drowning in things they no longer need or want, yet – strangely enough - there is a widespread struggle to meet household expenses on time every month... View More

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Offshore Wind Costs Hit Record Low with New Dutch Wind Farm
Offshore Wind Costs Hit Record Low with New Dutch Wind Farm
Published on August 30, 2016
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Only four years ago, offshore wind farm developer DONG Energy set an ambitious 2020 target to build offshore wind energy for less than €100 per MWh. The target was also later adopted by the offshore wind industry. With Borssele 1+2, the forthcoming... View More

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SAP Finds Savings of $33T, 7.6 Gigatons of Carbon in Digital Business
SAP Finds Savings of $33T, 7.6 Gigatons of Carbon in Digital Business
Published on August 30, 2016
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Six industries could enjoy massive savings and emissions cuts by digitizing their business processes and applying data to monitor resource use. According to SAP, Europe’s largest software company, each of the identified industries could cut at leas... View More

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How United Technologies Is Propelling Us Toward a Future of Sustainable Urbanization
How United Technologies Is Propelling Us Toward a Future of Sustainable Urbanization
Published on August 29, 2016
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News Deeply, in partnership with Sustainable Brands, has produced a series of profiles looking at how brands are tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. The goal is to examine trends and gather insights from a new wave of corporate citizen... View More

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Personal Sustainability Alert: FordPass Just Might Help Take the Pain Out of Finding Parking
Personal Sustainability Alert: FordPass Just Might Help Take the Pain Out of Finding Parking
Published on August 25, 2016
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More than one-third of American adults agree: Finding parking in many major cities is such a pain that they’re ditching driving to avoid the hassle. But with Ford’s new FordPass® platform, drivers can eliminate that anxiety — and avoid a showd... View More

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Nike Forms Strategic Partnership for Apparel Manufacturing in the Americas
Nike Forms Strategic Partnership for Apparel Manufacturing in the Americas
Published on August 25, 2016
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NIKE, Inc. has announced a new strategic partnership with private equity firm Apollo Global Management, LLC, aimed at building a transparent and ethical apparel supply chain in the Americas. Through the partnership, Nike aims to increase regional man... View More

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