Geoff Nudelman
The Science of Tree Planting: How Data Is Boosting Climate Resilience of Both Cities and Forests
Arbor Day Foundation’s Forest Priority Index and NatureQuant’s NatureScore tool identify where trees are needed most in both rural and urban areas — enabling better planning for addressing climate and human-health risks. ... View More
Industry of All Nations’ Undyed Cotton Initiative Shows Proof of Concept for a More Natural End Product
The popularity of the company’s undyed apparel collection proves the business case and consumer demand for more consciously produced, less toxic clothing. ... View More
Oregon County Sues Several Fossil-Fuel Giants for Role in 2021 'Heat Dome'
The Multnomah County lawsuit is just one of many emerging efforts to hold corporations responsible for climate change and may set a new precedent for global corporate accountability. ... View More
PepsiCo, UEFA Launch Circular Pilots During Champions League Finals
Last weekend’s Women’s event was the first Champions League Final to deploy returnable service ware, starting a long-term collaboration in reducing waste at major sports events. ... View More
Closed-Loop, Reusable Distribution System Saves Spirits Producers Costs, Emissions, Materials
EcoSPIRITS’ EcoTOTE system replaces traditional, 1.75-liter liquor bottles with reusable glass containers that reduce emissions by 60-90% while maintaining product quality. ... View More
Supply Chains Must Be a Key Focus of ESG Strategies — Here’s How to Stay Ahead of the Risk
A recent webinar took a deep dive into building a strategy that makes both business and compliance sense. ... View More
Champagne Telmont Raises a Glass to World’s Lightest Champagne Bottle
The bottle, 35 grams lighter than the commercial standard, could represent a significant decrease in the carbon footprint of Champagne bottling. ... View More
PFAS-Removal Solutions for Consumer Products Show Promise But Remain Costly
In light of new EPA guidance and increased consumer awareness, remediation strategies for the so-called ‘forever chemicals’ are coming under increased scrutiny. ... View More
New Beer Made from Treated Wastewater Highlights Potential of Water Reuse
The San Francisco Bay Area-based pilot project reallocated 2,000 gallons of treated water from a residential high-rise to become more than 7,000 cans of beer. ... View More
1% for the Planet Impact Fund Reaches First Anniversary with 6 Initial Investment Partners
Much like 1%’s regular giving, the Impact Fund is being used to support a variety of initiatives; and that path will continue to evolve as the fund does. ... View More
Lundberg Family Farms Launches First US-Grown Regenerative Organic Certified Rice
The California rice producer has helped establish the first standards for regenerative rice and set a goal for its entire crop to be ROC by 2027. ... View More
The Ugly Company Raises $9M to Grow Market, Capacity for Upcycled Fruit Empire
The dried fruit snack maker is on a mission to put a dent in the massive produce waste issue on farms in California’s Central Valley, while teaching consumers the value in ‘food waste.’ ... View More
Sobering Report Says Auto Industry Will Spend Remaining Carbon Budget Well Ahead of Schedule
Commissioned by EV makers Polestar and Rivian, the report details three levers that need to be pulled in unison and at full tilt for the industry to meet critical climate-action targets. ... View More
Alaska’s Move to Eliminate Inflight Plastic Reveals Issues Within US Recycling Infrastructure
The airline quickly hit a roadblock in the unrecyclability of paper cups with an integrated plastic lining necessary for beverage service. ... View More
England’s Partial Single-Use Plastic Ban Greeted with Lukewarm Response
Starting in October, the country will phase out a variety of single-use plastic products; but most think it does not go far enough to tackle pollution and waste. ... View More
Food Donation Improvement Act Brings Measured Change, Opportunity to Reduce US Food Waste
Updated federal guidelines that reduce donor liability could begin to change the conversation around what is acceptable to consumers, especially as much-needed food begins to make its way to those who need it most. ... View More
Food vs Pharmaceuticals: New Study Highlights Power of Nutrition Over Pills for Improving Heart Health
Founded by cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, Step One Foods is aiming to change the paradigm in the US from treating high cholesterol and heart disease with drugs to the ancient wisdom of using food as medicine. ... View More
Two Years On, Amazon Lead Reflects on Success, Opportunities Within Climate Pledge Friendly Program
The retailer’s marketplace for more sustainable products now includes 300,000 products and 20,000 brands vetted through a range of well-known certifications. ... View More
Climate Policymakers Denounce UK Approval of New ‘Net-Zero’ Coal Mine
The mine’s operator and UK government pledge to offset nearly 500,000 annual tons of emissions through carbon credits; but the clear greenwashing has been lambasted by critics the world over. ... View More
Creating Life from Death: Transcend Attempts to Reverse the Environmental Impacts of Burial
The new startup offers a regenerative ‘tree burial’ service that reimagines cemeteries as forests — enabling the dearly departed to truly give back to the land and encouraging younger generations to think about death in new ways. ... View More
