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Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Nestlé, Cargill, CCm Upcycling Cocoa Shells into Low-Carbon Fertilizer
Nestlé, Cargill, CCm Upcycling Cocoa Shells into Low-Carbon Fertilizer
Published on September 13, 2023
About a 4 minute read

As part of Nestlé’s bid to source 50% of its key ingredients from regenerative-ag methods by 2030, the three are turning the waste steam into a win-win, circular solution for food companies and farmers alike. Read More...

New MetricsCollaboration & Co-Creation
Nature Positive Initiative Aims to Promote Alignment, Integrity in Race to Save Global Biodiversity
Nature Positive Initiative Aims to Promote Alignment, Integrity in Race to Save Global Biodiversity
Published on September 12, 2023
About a 5 minute read

The NPI will clarify and standardize the term ‘nature positive;’ and drive synergies across the many actors supporting and implementing changes towards the goal of halting and reversing nature loss by 2030. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
As DOE Invests $1.2B in Direct Air Capture, Climate Justice Groups Decry Business as Usual
As DOE Invests $1.2B in Direct Air Capture, Climate Justice Groups Decry Business as Usual
Published on September 11, 2023
Written by Christian Yonkers
About a 5 minute read

Many see DAC as a necessary, if imperfect, tool for achieving needed carbon reductions; but climate justice groups oppose anything that perpetuates petrochemical operation, which often disproportionately harms communities where they are built. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Nike Unveils Fully Circular Shoe Designed for Disassembly, Recyclability
Nike Unveils Fully Circular Shoe Designed for Disassembly, Recyclability
Published on September 11, 2023
About a 3 minute read

Nike’s ISPA (Improvise, Scavenge, Protect, Adapt) design philosophy challenges creators to experiment, break molds and reimagine products. The ISPA Link Axis uses interlocking components, as few materials as possible and zero glue. Read More...

Supply ChainMaterials & Packaging
bluesign Continues to Clean Up Fashion with Expansion into Denim, Footwear
bluesign Continues to Clean Up Fashion with Expansion into Denim, Footwear
Published on September 8, 2023
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 5 minute read

Partnerships with brands including Madewell and Vibram will help adapt bluesign’s existing standards and guidelines for two untapped industries. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Reports Lay Out the True Cost of Frequent Flyer Programs, Private Jets
Reports Lay Out the True Cost of Frequent Flyer Programs, Private Jets
Published on September 8, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Frequent flyer reward programs encourage flyers to emit up to 34x their lifetime carbon budget; while flying private can pollute up to 30x more than a standard flight. Read More...

Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
How to Win Big with a Recycling Challenge
How to Win Big with a Recycling Challenge
Published on September 8, 2023
Written by Eastman
About a 5 minute read

Last year, we set the record for World’s Largest College Recycling Event; but we didn’t want this to be a one-time win. So this year, we’ve recruited new partners to heighten the competition and increase the impact. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-CreationCircular Economy
Collaborative Relationships Key to Overcoming Obstacles on the Path to a Circular Economy
Collaborative Relationships Key to Overcoming Obstacles on the Path to a Circular Economy
Published on September 7, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Forging strategic partnerships can unlock immediate win-win solutions while also creating a roadmap for future success across the supply network. Read More...

Circular EconomyOrganizational Governance
The Tennessee River’s Biggest Fan Is a 14-Year-Old Boy Passionate About Conservation
The Tennessee River’s Biggest Fan Is a 14-Year-Old Boy Passionate About Conservation
Published on September 6, 2023
Written by Dow
About a 7 minute read

In this conversation with ‘the Conservation Kid,’ Cash Daniels, we learn more about what drives his passion to clean up the Tennessee River and lead his generation toward a brighter future. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeMaterials & Packaging
Consumers Want More Sustainable Packaging But Struggle to Identify It
Consumers Want More Sustainable Packaging But Struggle to Identify It
Published on September 6, 2023
About a 6 minute read

Retailers continue to refine what packaging they find acceptable to answer consumer demand for more sustainable solutions — and consumer goods companies must keep innovating to keep pace. Read More...

Materials & PackagingInnovation & Technology
New Insulating Paints Reduce Energy, Costs, Emissions, Discomfort in Extreme Temperatures
New Insulating Paints Reduce Energy, Costs, Emissions, Discomfort in Extreme Temperatures
Published on September 5, 2023
About a 4 minute read

The paints, developed by Stanford researchers, can reduce the need for both heating and air conditioning in buildings, as well as refrigerated cargo spaces such as trains and trucks. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyOrganizational Governance
In the Face of a Polycrisis, a Transformative Mindset Is Business’ Only Way Forward
In the Face of a Polycrisis, a Transformative Mindset Is Business’ Only Way Forward
Published on September 5, 2023
Written by Tom Idle
About a 9 minute read

Forum for the Future’s latest 'Future of Sustainability' report sets out four plausible trajectories for how companies can respond to current threats and opportunities across markets. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & TechnologyMarketing & Communications
We Can Eat Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis
We Can Eat Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis
Published on September 1, 2023
Written by Antony Yousefian
About a 7 minute read

Applied to food supply chains, ambient IoT allows farmers, distributors, grocers, regulators and consumers to know where food came from, how far it traveled, how it was transported and stored, and what condition it’s in — in real time. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeCircular Economy
Commons App Informing, Facilitating Mass Shifts in Climate-Influenced Consumer Living & Spending
Commons App Informing, Facilitating Mass Shifts in Climate-Influenced Consumer Living & Spending
Published on September 1, 2023
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 6 minute read

Highlighting the impact of individual purchases and their associated emissions output, the app — fresh off a large funding round — is evolving to meet the daily spending directives of its users. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
No More Styrofoam: 2 Startups Creating Viable, Sustainable Alternatives with Ag Waste
No More Styrofoam: 2 Startups Creating Viable, Sustainable Alternatives with Ag Waste
Published on August 31, 2023
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 7 minute read

By upcycling coconut husks and shrimp shells, Fortuna Cools and Cruz Foam are diverting agricultural waste from landfill and offering circular polystyrene alternatives that match its performance. Read More...

Supply Chain
ISSB Urged to Prioritize Human and Worker Rights in Next Set of Reporting Standards
ISSB Urged to Prioritize Human and Worker Rights in Next Set of Reporting Standards
Published on August 31, 2023
About a 4 minute read

The investor letter asserts that the financial materiality of human rights-related topics – and the critical role of human rights due diligence in identifying business risks – has never been clearer, and that ‘investors are in dire need of a unified social disclosure framework.’ Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
A Defiant Optimist: How One Woman Has Reshaped Finance to Fight Global Inequality
A Defiant Optimist: How One Woman Has Reshaped Finance to Fight Global Inequality
Published on August 30, 2023
Written by Fatima Fasih
About a 11 minute read

“By valuing and giving a voice to [women of color], and recognizing their potential as solutions and stabilizers, impact investing is a powerful way to build systemic resilience … and reduce the negative impact of climate change on everyone.” — Durreen Shahnaz Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsArtificial Intelligence for Sustainability
Could AI Root Out the Greenwash Marring Sustainability Communications?
Could AI Root Out the Greenwash Marring Sustainability Communications?
Published on August 29, 2023
Written by Tom Idle
About a 5 minute read

It's about to get more costly for companies that exaggerate environmental and social claims in their communications. But what if artificial intelligence could eradicate greenwash forever? Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Becoming a Regenerative Enterprise: Stories from the Field
Becoming a Regenerative Enterprise: Stories from the Field
Published on August 29, 2023
Written by Biomimicry 3.8
About a 8 minute read

At Biomimicry 3.8’s third annual Project Positive Summit, participants shared progress and groundbreaking new tools for raising the bar on ‘sustainability’ and demonstrating what regenerative design looks like in practice. Read More...

New MetricsMarketing & Communications
Introducing Resilience Science: A Visionary Shift for Corporate Strategy and Reporting
Introducing Resilience Science: A Visionary Shift for Corporate Strategy and Reporting
Published on August 28, 2023
Written by Luke Heilbuth
About a 4 minute read

Climate resilience is the ‘resilience of a company’s strategy and business model to climate-related changes, developments and uncertainties.’ This language is worth reflecting on, as it brings the concept of resilience science into mainstream business thinking. Read More...

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