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Closed-Loop Tech Aims to Change Textile Industry’s Water Use from ‘Waste2Fresh’
Closed-Loop Tech Aims to Change Textile Industry’s Water Use from ‘Waste2Fresh’
Published on August 3, 2021
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 4 minute read

With textile manufacturing responsible for 20% of global water pollution, Waste2Fresh's closed-loop water-recycling system aim to revolutionize the industry’s exploitative methods for dyeing and manufacturing our clothes. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular Economy
PayPal Joins Catalyst Fund to Explore Connections Between Digital Finance, Climate Resilience
PayPal Joins Catalyst Fund to Explore Connections Between Digital Finance, Climate Resilience
Published on August 2, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The global inclusive tech accelerator has also announced its latest cohort of companies bringing fintech solutions to underserved communities. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-CreationMaterials & Packaging
CVS Health, Target, Walmart Piloting Alternative Bag Solutions to Combat Plastic Waste
CVS Health, Target, Walmart Piloting Alternative Bag Solutions to Combat Plastic Waste
Published on August 2, 2021
About a 3 minute read

The partnership among the leading retailers’ different stores sets an exciting precedent; collaboration will help accelerate pathways to scale and help address the systemic challenge of plastic bag waste. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Circular Solutions Edging Us Closer to a Zero-Waste Future for Convenience Food
Circular Solutions Edging Us Closer to a Zero-Waste Future for Convenience Food
Published on July 30, 2021
Written by Dhruv Sood
About a 4 minute read

Since day one, we have had a vision of eliminating all single-use packaging from the meal kit experience. We’ve heard time and time again about how individuals need to do more; but the reality is, businesses need to innovate to enable the solutions that consumers are increasingly demanding. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
What Does 'Upcycled Certified' Mean for Our Food System?
What Does 'Upcycled Certified' Mean for Our Food System?
Published on July 30, 2021
Written by Turner Wyatt
About a 5 minute read

Upcycled Certified is a big step towards a circular economy, and a food system that acts like nature itself — a place where there is no waste — and where shoppers can participate in the best solution to climate, via the products they buy. Read More...

Finance & Investment
An All-Solutions Approach Is Needed to Meet the Looming Demand for Carbon Offsets
An All-Solutions Approach Is Needed to Meet the Looming Demand for Carbon Offsets
Published on July 29, 2021
Written by John Davis
About a 9 minute read

As we race to achieve net zero, let’s ensure we aren’t making the same mistakes that got us here. Tech solutions do not deliver the same co-benefits as nature — and clearly cannot substitute for the loss of ecosystems. Nature-based solutions are cost-effective and can make an immediate difference. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Survey: COVID-19 Is Intensifying Sustainability Challenges, But Not Derailing Corporate Action
Survey: COVID-19 Is Intensifying Sustainability Challenges, But Not Derailing Corporate Action
Published on July 29, 2021
About a 3 minute read

2021 Sustainability Leaders Survey examines attitudes of nearly 700 experts from over 70 countries, reflecting on the pandemic’s implications for sustainable social and environmental development agendas — and who is perceived to be leading the charge. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
When Purpose Becomes Personal: The Role of the Individual in Organisational Purpose
When Purpose Becomes Personal: The Role of the Individual in Organisational Purpose
Published on July 28, 2021
Written by Ben Hayman
About a 6 minute read

There are many challenges to implementing corporate purpose effectively. One of the biggest is to sufficiently embed it, so it is owned by everyone. This is more challenging than embedding other corporate ideas, because purpose is personal. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
How Can We End the Blame Game in Waste Diversion?
How Can We End the Blame Game in Waste Diversion?
Published on July 27, 2021
Written by Christian Yonkers
About a 7 minute read

Global recycling rates are at a discouragingly low 13.5%. But who, or what, is to blame? Finger-pointing won’t help: Policy, consumer demand and companies must work in tandem to close the loop in a still-lacking US recycling system. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Trending: Could Food Waste Be the Future of Fashion?
Trending: Could Food Waste Be the Future of Fashion?
Published on July 27, 2021
About a 5 minute read

A recent study analyzes agricultural waste streams in Asia and charts a roadmap for establishing alternative textile value streams at scale; while Lenzing puts this into practice with a lyocell fiber made from orange pulp and wood fibers. Read More...

Circular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Pushing Beyond Infinite: How Circular Plastics Can Help Reduce GHGs
Pushing Beyond Infinite: How Circular Plastics Can Help Reduce GHGs
Published on July 26, 2021
Written by Jill Martin
About a 6 minute read

As issues caused by plastic waste and climate change come to a head, finding new uses for end-of-life plastics and other materials will be vital to achieving a low-carbon future. Read More...

Supply ChainInnovation & Technology
Porsche, Tesla Partner with Materials Suppliers to Increase Sustainability of EV Batteries
Porsche, Tesla Partner with Materials Suppliers to Increase Sustainability of EV Batteries
Published on July 26, 2021
About a 4 minute read

BHP will now supply some of the world’s lowest-carbon nickel to Tesla, while BASF will supply Porsche with high-energy HED™ cathode active materials and recycle battery-production waste to close the loop. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Beyond Burgers: Eating Insects Is Just One Small Part of Their Potential
Beyond Burgers: Eating Insects Is Just One Small Part of Their Potential
Published on July 23, 2021
Written by Sasha Babitsky
About a 4 minute read

Asking Westerners “Would you eat bugs to save the planet?” makes for great headlines — but it only scratches the surface of how bugs can help solve global challenges. Essentially, insects such as black soldier flies are a quintessential addition to a circular economy. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Dole-Future Food Institute Study Identifies Key Contributors to Global Nutrition Inequality
Dole-Future Food Institute Study Identifies Key Contributors to Global Nutrition Inequality
Published on July 23, 2021
About a 3 minute read

‘Nutrition Unpacked’ combines quantitative data with the input of a broad range of experts and stakeholders to uncover the underlying causes of nutrition inequality and identify actionable outcomes. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
New Rulebook Helps Companies Validate Their Sustainability Claims
New Rulebook Helps Companies Validate Their Sustainability Claims
Published on July 22, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The Provenance Framework debuts as the UK government cracks down on greenwashing, and competition regulators find that up to 40% of firms’ environmental claims could be misleading. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
Chipotle, Chobani, Verizon Among Companies Committing to Financial Health of US Workforce
Chipotle, Chobani, Verizon Among Companies Committing to Financial Health of US Workforce
Published on July 21, 2021
About a 4 minute read

Member companies will assess the financial security and health of their employees as part of a new effort to address the economic hardships of workers. Read More...

Circular Economy
Digital Disruption Paving the Way for More Collaborative, Transparent Waste Collection
Digital Disruption Paving the Way for More Collaborative, Transparent Waste Collection
Published on July 21, 2021
Written by Dow
About a 1 minute read

In Dow’s ‘Looped In’ series, sustainability experts across the company connect with other industry leaders to discuss circular initiatives and partnerships, and what we can learn from the results. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Just Salad Poised to Take Zero-Waste Dining Nationwide
Just Salad Poised to Take Zero-Waste Dining Nationwide
Published on July 20, 2021
About a 2 minute read

The fast-casual chain plans to scale both its geographic footprint and its pioneering reusable bowl program, thanks to a cash infusion from circular-economy drivers Closed Loop Partners. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Startup Aiming to Redesign Food Industry, One Plant-Based ‘Suppa’ at a Time
Startup Aiming to Redesign Food Industry, One Plant-Based ‘Suppa’ at a Time
Published on July 19, 2021
About a 5 minute read

Future Fit Foods’ line of nutritious, sustainably sourced, freeze-dried soups is the company’s first step in its mission to reinvent food from ingredients to packaging — and truly democratize sustainable nutrition. Read More...

Circular Economy
Flight-Shaming Movement Evolves Into Flight-Free Travel Trend
Flight-Shaming Movement Evolves Into Flight-Free Travel Trend
Published on July 19, 2021
Written by JoAnna Haugen
About a 4 minute read

It may have taken COVID-19 to put a hard and fast stop on flight travel; but during the pandemic pause, a more mindful approach to tourism has taken shape — as seen in a growing wave of flight-free offerings, specifically intended to keep people out of the sky. Read More...

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