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Making a Clean Break from Fossil Fuels
Making a Clean Break from Fossil Fuels
Published on November 7, 2023
Written by Jamie Kendricken and Mark Allegrini
About a 5 minute read

Collectively, the communications industry can be a catalyst for change; and it’s our hope that we can use our power to focus on climate solutions, clean energy and promoting initiatives that help us carve a just transition and path forward. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
The Future — It’s Electric! But Are We Ready?
The Future — It’s Electric! But Are We Ready?
Published on November 6, 2023
Written by John Hanselman
About a 8 minute read

Reducing GHGs can’t be maximized by simply building solar arrays or windmills. While we upgrade our existing power grid, we must embrace and scale other clean-energy technologies — including renewable natural gas. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentMarketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
California Climate-Disclosure Laws Will Put the Spotlight on Governance
California Climate-Disclosure Laws Will Put the Spotlight on Governance
Published on November 6, 2023
Written by Jasper van Brakel
About a 5 minute read

Let’s use the momentum behind the new mandates to rethink the corporate structures that hold back environmental and social progress. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsCircular Economy
Coachtopia Turns Waste Into ‘Impeccable Taste’ in New Holiday Campaign
Coachtopia Turns Waste Into ‘Impeccable Taste’ in New Holiday Campaign
Published on November 3, 2023
About a 2 minute read

The circular brand’s “Wasty Holiday” campaign highlights the fact that up to 43% more waste is created during the holidays than at any other time of the year. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
NextGen Consortium Outlines Path Toward Circular Economy for Paper Cups in US
NextGen Consortium Outlines Path Toward Circular Economy for Paper Cups in US
Published on November 2, 2023
About a 5 minute read

Insights include solutions for paper mills, materials-recovery facilities, brands, consumers and communities to increase recovery of paper cups and reduce waste to landfill. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsCircular Economy
Student Demand for Low-Impact Meals Increases After Climate-Labeled College Menus
Student Demand for Low-Impact Meals Increases After Climate-Labeled College Menus
Published on November 1, 2023
About a 3 minute read

Results from first year of Chartwells Higher Education’s exclusive partnership with HowGood show positive correlations between climate labels on menus and sustainable choices. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Molecular Recycling Could Be Crucial to Realizing a Circular Economy
Molecular Recycling Could Be Crucial to Realizing a Circular Economy
Published on November 1, 2023
Written by Tom Idle
About a 7 minute read

We caught up with Eastman’s Plastics Division President, Scott Ballard, who explained the potential of molecular recycling as the company prepares to show the world what’s possible. Read More...

Circular Economy
How the US’s Most Abundant Crop Is Changing the Way Plastic Is Produced
How the US’s Most Abundant Crop Is Changing the Way Plastic Is Produced
Published on October 31, 2023
About a 5 minute read

In a perfect example of the circular economy in action, corn stover — stalks and leaves left over from harvest — becomes a valuable cash crop for which farmers can get paid. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Supporting Farmers in Landlocked Countries to Enter the Nutraceuticals Market
Supporting Farmers in Landlocked Countries to Enter the Nutraceuticals Market
Published on October 30, 2023
Written by Mohammed Belal
About a 5 minute read

Overcoming commodity dependence is a complex challenge. Here are steps that brands, impact investors and governments can take to help smallholder farmers in LLDCs benefit from the nutraceuticals market. Read More...

Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
Venerable Japanese Company Goes Circular with Versatile, Upcycled Textile
Venerable Japanese Company Goes Circular with Versatile, Upcycled Textile
Published on October 27, 2023
Written by SUSCOM
About a 4 minute read

Meet NUNOUS — a brand-new, radically versatile material made from fabric waste — developed by fabric-dyeing giant Seishoku Co., Ltd. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Unprecedented Industry Collab Paves Way for Decarbonization of Global Supply Chains
Unprecedented Industry Collab Paves Way for Decarbonization of Global Supply Chains
Published on October 26, 2023
About a 4 minute read

With foundational support from Apple, Amazon, Meta, Nike, PepsiCo and REI, the Clean Energy Procurement Academy aims to equip companies with the knowledge required to shift to clean energy. Read More...

Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Summit Provides Ecosystem-wide Look at Groundwork for a Regenerative Food Future
Summit Provides Ecosystem-wide Look at Groundwork for a Regenerative Food Future
Published on October 26, 2023
Written by Jeremy Osborn and Hannah Zimmerman
About a 15 minute read

SB’23 San Diego concluded with the inaugural Regenerative Agriculture Summit, in which players from the field explored the shared opportunities offered by regenerative ag — where sustainable practices intersect with economic growth. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Sustainability in Advertising: How Marketers Can Waste Less and Grow More
Sustainability in Advertising: How Marketers Can Waste Less and Grow More
Published on October 26, 2023
Written by Myles Peacock
About a 4 minute read

It’s all about increasing the efficiency of your assets — rather than just adding more stuff to a stack to feel like you are keeping pace. When it comes to both effectiveness and sustainability, less is more. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
New Leadership Paradigms Fuel ‘Great Migration’ to Regenerative Business Future
New Leadership Paradigms Fuel ‘Great Migration’ to Regenerative Business Future
Published on October 25, 2023
Written by Jeremy Osborn and Hope Freedman
About a 10 minute read

Insights shared throughout the week at SB’23 San Diego highlighted the organizational shifts occurring — and those still needed — to bring a resilient future to life. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
For Companies with Authentic Sustainability Pursuits, the Devil’s in the Details
For Companies with Authentic Sustainability Pursuits, the Devil’s in the Details
Published on October 25, 2023
Written by Jeremy Osborn Tom Idle and Hannah Zimmerman
About a 14 minute read

Several discussions at SB’23 San Diego highlighted the importance of achieving total visibility into company operations, relationships, impacts and messaging — to avoid surprises that could hamstring progress. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Redefining the Consumer Experience with SmartLabels
Redefining the Consumer Experience with SmartLabels
Published on October 25, 2023
Written by Max Winograd
About a 4 minute read

With engagement levels still low, SmartLabels are something of a sleeping giant. So, where’s the tipping point to awaken their full potential? How do we really drive that desire to engage? Read More...

Supply Chain
Brands Betting the Farm on Decarbonized, Regenerative Supply Chains
Brands Betting the Farm on Decarbonized, Regenerative Supply Chains
Published on October 25, 2023
Written by Jeremy Osborn and Tina Nguyen
About a 8 minute read

At SB’23 San Diego, a variety of brands and innovators discussed on-the-ground improvements cleaning up global and regional supply chains — and how to drive them further. Read More...

Circular Economy
New Book Serves Up Case Studies for Cultivating Local Food Economies
New Book Serves Up Case Studies for Cultivating Local Food Economies
Published on October 25, 2023
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 5 minute read

Centered around a rural region of lower Michigan, ‘Shared Abundance’ highlights the power of stakeholder collaboration in building more resilient communities. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Regenerating Local: How Brands Can Bring Tangible Benefits to Communities in Need
Regenerating Local: How Brands Can Bring Tangible Benefits to Communities in Need
Published on October 24, 2023
Written by Hope Freedman and Sustainable Brands
About a 12 minute read

At SB’23 San Diego, several discussions and events explored the potential for social impact when we rethink business as usual. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeCircular Economy
Planting Seeds: Changing and Shaping the Minds of Today’s Consumers and Tomorrow's Changemakers
Planting Seeds: Changing and Shaping the Minds of Today’s Consumers and Tomorrow's Changemakers
Published on October 24, 2023
Written by Jeremy Osborn Tina Nguyen and Hope Freedman
About a 11 minute read

At SB’23 San Diego, several rich discussions centered on the growing number of efforts successfully educating and engaging various audiences on more sustainable behaviors, lifestyles and careers. Read More...

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