Geoff is a freelance journalist and copywriter focused on making the world a better place through compelling copy. He covers everything from apparel to travel while helping brands worldwide craft their messaging. In addition to Sustainable Brands, he's currently a contributor at Penta, AskMen.com, Field Mag and many others. You can check out more of his work at geoffnudelman.com.
Geoff Nudelman
REI’s New Approach to Sizing, Design Raises Bar for Outdoor Industry Inclusion
The Seattle-based outdoor outfitter has adopted one of the industry’s widest sizing ranges, which has knock-on benefits as it works towards its own set of environmental and social goals. ... View More
New Tool Tracks US Food-Waste Legislation Landscape
Divert’s Food Waste Legislative Tracker offers a state-by-state look, as well as numerous touchpoints for anyone interested in food policy to get involved. ... View More
Aspen Vodka Raises Spirits Sustainability to a Whole New Level
Aspen Distillers’ new, carbon-negative facility — the world’s first LEED Platinum-certified distillery — includes a parcel dedicated to regenerative agriculture and pioneering water re-entry processes, and is designed for net-positive energy ... View More
Reuse and Circularity Pilots Taking Off Inside Major Sports, Entertainment Venues
Beverage giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are among companies working with partners to swap out single-use cups and trays for reusable serveware systems at big events. ... View More
Pioneering Vermont Law Adds Momentum to Climate-Accountability Fight
Vermont's Climate Superfund Act is the latest in a growing wave of climate-driven political and legal attempts to hold the fossil-fuel industry accountable for its role in accelerating climate change. ... View More
ESG Practitioners Both Confident, Confused in Dynamic Reporting Landscape
Workiva’s third annual survey gathered the thoughts of more than 2,000 professionals involved in ESG reporting across the corporate landscape. ... View More
Alternative Packaging Alliance Out to Reshape the Conversation Around Boxed Wine
The group — comprised of seven higher-end wine producers — is bringing a decidedly hip, modern update to a segment with a big perception issue. ... View More
Cocktails for a Cause: Mission-Driven Distilleries Champion Conservation
Alma del Jaguar Tequila and Mutiny Island Vodka are using their small but growing footprint to protect jaguars in a volatile borderland and expand the potential of an underused superfood, respectively. ... View More
‘Keggers,’ Elevated: Winemakers Tapping Into More Sustainable Vessels
Wine packers such as Sonoma-based Free Flow Wines are taking advantage of the reduced stigma of stainless steel-bound wine, along with increased ambitions from winemakers to reduce their packaging footprint. ... View More
SFI’s New Standard Aims to Bring Holistic Protection to Urban Forests
The sustainability non-profit is attempting to scale the first widely accepted certification standard for urban and community forestry. ... View More
California Wineries Finding Significant Cost, Emission Savings with rPET Wine Bottles
Amcor is ramping up usage of an industry-standard, 750-ml version of a recycled PET bottle with technology that’s long been in use in smaller formats. ... View More
Jones Snowboards Earns Industry-First Fair Trade Certification
The certification signifies attention to worker empowerment, fair wages and more; but whether it will galvanize competitors and partners to make such a commitment remains to be seen. ... View More
Sailing Legends Empowering Youth with Lessons in Climate Action
British Olympians Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills have created calls to action for young people, with a special focus on marine efforts, as part of a program to educate children ages 8-18 on the complexities of climate change and how to take meaning... View More
Flashfood Offers a Solution to Food Waste That Doesn’t Leave the Grocery Store
The platform connects shoppers with near-expiration food coming directly from grocery shelves at a significant discount. ... View More
New Book Serves Up Case Studies for Cultivating Local Food Economies
Centered around a rural region of lower Michigan, ‘Shared Abundance’ highlights the power of stakeholder collaboration in building more resilient communities. ... View More
Net-Zero Goals Have the Right Ambition, But Most Lack a Clear Path to Realization
According to Capgemini research, the CPG and retail industries exemplify some of the most common issues when it comes to turning net-zero goals into measurable action. ... View More
bluesign Continues to Clean Up Fashion with Expansion into Denim, Footwear
Partnerships with brands including Madewell and Vibram will help adapt bluesign’s existing standards and guidelines for two untapped industries. ... View More
Commons App Informing, Facilitating Mass Shifts in Climate-Influenced Consumer Living & Spending
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. ... View More
Mercari: Brands Would Do Well to Join the ‘Resale Revolution’
Younger consumers are pushing resale into mainstream retail; and it’s changing how brands, platforms and other services that support commerce support and strategize around it. ... View More
Woodford Reserve Pilot Aimed at Bringing Rye, and Regenerative Practices, Closer to Home
The bourbon producer is partnering with the University of Kentucky and a local trade group to find an economically and environmentally viable strain to support one of its key ingredient needs. ... View More

