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60+ Innovators Against Plastic Pollution Call for Pragmatic, Inclusive Global Plastics Treaty
60+ Innovators Against Plastic Pollution Call for Pragmatic, Inclusive Global Plastics Treaty
Published on May 15, 2023
About a 3 minute read

rePurpose Global, The Ocean Cleanup launch alliance of leading plastic-waste solutionists dedicated to empowering balanced and informed policymaking. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Why 2023 Is (Finally) The Year of the Sustainability Pivot
Why 2023 Is (Finally) The Year of the Sustainability Pivot
Published on May 12, 2023
Written by Jeff Hebert
About a 6 minute read

Four key trends are converging this year to create a permanent shift toward sustainability across industries — with implications for tech innovation, the planet and companies that have yet to start their sustainability transformation. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Though Short Lived, Methane Has an Outsized Impact on Short-Term Warming
Though Short Lived, Methane Has an Outsized Impact on Short-Term Warming
Published on May 12, 2023
Written by Christian Yonkers
About a 5 minute read

Decades ago, had we gotten a handle on our CO2, our additional methane emissions might not have mattered — but those days are gone. Read More...

Circular Economy
Aquaculture Industry Must Become Regenerative or Fail to Meet Demand by 2050
Aquaculture Industry Must Become Regenerative or Fail to Meet Demand by 2050
Published on May 11, 2023
About a 3 minute read

Analysis from Planet Tracker finds diversifying farmed seafood production can close supply gap while tackling biodiversity risks, and calls on investors and lenders to help finance this regenerative transition. Read More...

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Balancing Optimism, Practicality to Drive Architects and Designers Toward a Sustainable Future
Balancing Optimism, Practicality to Drive Architects and Designers Toward a Sustainable Future
Published on May 11, 2023
Written by Shaw Industries
About a 7 minute read

Shaw spoke with 'Metropolis' Editor-in-Chief Avinash Rajagopal about how to best tackle the complexity of sustainability, and how the design industry is adopting a more interconnected perspective on the subject. Read More...

Circular Economy
A Circular Economy Will Create Millions of Good Jobs, But Study Reveals Global North Bias
A Circular Economy Will Create Millions of Good Jobs, But Study Reveals Global North Bias
Published on May 10, 2023
About a 6 minute read

A new report finds that only a handful of studies have examined whether and how a circular economy can alleviate poverty and benefit vulnerable communities in low-income countries. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-CreationCircular Economy
High-Quality, Nature-Based Solutions in Indonesia: Allying with Communities, Restoring Ecosystems
High-Quality, Nature-Based Solutions in Indonesia: Allying with Communities, Restoring Ecosystems
Published on May 10, 2023
Written by David Chen and Emily Romano
About a 6 minute read

When implemented thoughtfully, nature-based climate-action projects support biodiversity and connect communities, governments and other organizations to make long-lasting, impactful changes that no one group could do alone. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentMarketing & Communications
Investor Demand Propelling Corporate Plastic-Reduction Strategies
Investor Demand Propelling Corporate Plastic-Reduction Strategies
Published on May 9, 2023
About a 7 minute read

Kraft Heinz and Church & Dwight responded to shareholder proposals with new goals to cut virgin plastic use; now, 185 investors have called on 30 other CPG brands and retailers to accelerate their action on plastic. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Planetarians’ Tasty New Use for Spent Beans and Yeast Shaking Up Alt-Protein Market
Planetarians’ Tasty New Use for Spent Beans and Yeast Shaking Up Alt-Protein Market
Published on May 9, 2023
Written by Tom Idle
About a 5 minute read

The startup upcycles food waste and byproducts into a new kind of high-protein, high-fiber, vegan meat. Unlike most products in the crowded alt-protein market, it has achieved both great taste and price parity. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentSupply Chain
Is the Voluntary Carbon Market Worth Saving?
Is the Voluntary Carbon Market Worth Saving?
Published on May 8, 2023
Written by Marion Verles
About a 5 minute read

Despite its flaws, I believe that the VCM is an essential tool in our climate toolkit. To ensure funding is channeled into real climate-action projects, we still must drive greater integrity and transparency. Here are four ways we can do that. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceInnovation & TechnologyMarketing & Communications
Patagonia Chair: For Brands to Thrive In These Uncertain Times, They Must Be 'Imperfect'
Patagonia Chair: For Brands to Thrive In These Uncertain Times, They Must Be 'Imperfect'
Published on May 8, 2023
Written by Tom Idle
About a 7 minute read

Author Charles Conn digs into some of his disruptive advice for brands that make up his new book, "The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times." Read More...

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Oatly Challenges Big Dairy to Climate Footprint Showdown
Oatly Challenges Big Dairy to Climate Footprint Showdown
Published on May 5, 2023
About a 3 minute read

Oatly is offering free ad space to a big dairy brand that shares the same impact data that Oatly did to receive its climate certification. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Of Course, Nature Can Save Our Hot, Polluted Cities: Meet the CityTree
Of Course, Nature Can Save Our Hot, Polluted Cities: Meet the CityTree
Published on May 5, 2023
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 4 minute read

Green City Solutions has combined air-purifying moss with IoT technology in a smart biotech filter that can clean 82% of fine dust particles from the air, and humidify and cool it by up to 4°C. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Ellen MacArthur Foundation Launches Database of Circular Startups
Ellen MacArthur Foundation Launches Database of Circular Startups
Published on May 4, 2023
About a 2 minute read

The Foundation invites businesses to discover startups through its Circular Startup Index to help accelerate innovation that facilitates transition to a circular economy. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Estée Lauder Companies Advances Financial Literacy for Women in Shea Supply Chain
Estée Lauder Companies Advances Financial Literacy for Women in Shea Supply Chain
Published on May 4, 2023
Written by Christian Yonkers
About a 5 minute read

The ELC Charitable Foundation’s work supports programs at the intersection of environmental sustainability and social impact, including investments in communities around the ELC supply chain. Read More...

Circular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Cornell Researchers Upcycling Polyester Textile Waste into Functional Coatings
Cornell Researchers Upcycling Polyester Textile Waste into Functional Coatings
Published on May 3, 2023
About a 4 minute read

A new method chemically breaks down old fabric and reuses polyester compounds to create fire-resistant, anti-bacterial or wrinkle-free coatings that can then be applied to new clothes and fabrics. Read More...

Supply Chain
Supply Chains Must Be a Key Focus of ESG Strategies — Here’s How to Stay Ahead of the Risk
Supply Chains Must Be a Key Focus of ESG Strategies — Here’s How to Stay Ahead of the Risk
Published on May 3, 2023
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 4 minute read

A recent webinar took a deep dive into building a strategy that makes both business and compliance sense. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Study: Many Marketers Feel ‘Capability Gap’ When It Comes to Sustainability Communication
Study: Many Marketers Feel ‘Capability Gap’ When It Comes to Sustainability Communication
Published on May 2, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Many marketing professionals feel they need to be braver and clearer in their sustainability communications to avoid greenwashing; but over a third don’t feel they have the capacity or knowledge to do so. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Bridging the Sustainability Trust Gap in a Climate-Challenged World
Bridging the Sustainability Trust Gap in a Climate-Challenged World
Published on May 1, 2023
Written by Rebecca Swift
About a 4 minute read

Despite growing corporate efforts to drive sustainable change and climate action, there’s an underlying issue: a lack of consumer trust towards companies’ claims on this front. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeMarketing & Communications
New Research from Tide, WWF Reveals Keys to Sustainable Behavior Change
New Research from Tide, WWF Reveals Keys to Sustainable Behavior Change
Published on May 1, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Tide and WWF believe the new insights gathered from their work together on laundry are applicable for all brands seeking to partner with consumers to reduce environmental impacts. Read More...

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