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Report: 2021 Offers Narrow Window to Course Correct for Sustainable Future
Report: 2021 Offers Narrow Window to Course Correct for Sustainable Future
Published on October 14, 2020
About a 5 minute read

New report from Forum for the Future asserts that the decisions we make in the next 6-18 months will lock in unsustainable practices or set us on a pathway towards a fairer, more sustainable and resilient world. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsCircular Economy
‘Cool Food Meals’ Badge Helps Diners ID Climate-Friendly Restaurant Meals
‘Cool Food Meals’ Badge Helps Diners ID Climate-Friendly Restaurant Meals
Published on October 14, 2020
About a 5 minute read

Now, just as diners can make decisions based on nutritional information, they can also decide what to eat based on the climate impact of a dish. Read More...

New Metrics
Ford’s Model of Human Progress Defines, Measures Social Sustainability
Ford’s Model of Human Progress Defines, Measures Social Sustainability
Published on October 13, 2020
Written by Mary Wroten Rebecca Shelby Merriam Haffar and Deb Heed
About a 4 minute read

A clear definition of corporate social sustainability — the ‘S’ in ESG — remains elusive. To address this challenge, Ford partnered with the University of Michigan’s Erb Institute to define social sustainability and identify metrics to track improvements. Read More...

Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-CreationMaterials & Packaging
How WestRock Is Collaborating Its Way Toward a More Circular Economy
How WestRock Is Collaborating Its Way Toward a More Circular Economy
Published on October 13, 2020
Written by WestRock
About a 1 minute read

Here, WestRock shares insights from its Climate Week panel with the Coca-Cola Company, Procter & Gamble, GreenBlue and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceMarketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
Are You Making It Easy for Your Employees to Vote This Election Day?
Are You Making It Easy for Your Employees to Vote This Election Day?
Published on October 12, 2020
About a 5 minute read

The Time to Vote coalition has grown to nearly 800 companies. The goal is to have more than 1,000 companies — from a diverse set of industries representing every state — join the movement by November 3. Read More...

Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
Growing the Market with Averted Plastic
Growing the Market with Averted Plastic
Published on October 12, 2020
Written by Vanessa Coleman
About a 2 minute read

“Averted Plastic” encompasses any mismanaged plastic waste. Oceanworks has expanded its marketplace to include this material — incentivizing entrepreneurs worldwide to divert all plastic waste into economical recycling programs. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Back to the Roots Fills Growing Need for Organic, 100% US-Grown Seeds
Back to the Roots Fills Growing Need for Organic, 100% US-Grown Seeds
Published on October 9, 2020
Written by Vivienne Katz
About a 3 minute read

The food and gardening startup furthers its mission to “undo food” with the release of organic, non-GMO, domestically grown seeds for 92 varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers — in packaging made of 100% recyclable materials. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Kimberly-Clark, Kotex to Mentor Startups Focused on Women’s Health, Access to Sanitation
Kimberly-Clark, Kotex to Mentor Startups Focused on Women’s Health, Access to Sanitation
Published on October 9, 2020
About a 2 minute read

The Toilet Board Coalition’s Women in the Sanitation Economy Innovation Lab has chosen five women-led, early-stage startups focused on women’s reproductive health and hygiene; and improving access to safe, sustainable sanitation options in underserved areas. Read More...

Supply Chain
Cover Crops Helped Farmers Thrive During Difficult 2019 Weather
Cover Crops Helped Farmers Thrive During Difficult 2019 Weather
Published on October 9, 2020
Written by Amy Roady
About a 5 minute read

According to an annual farmer survey conducted by the Conservation Technology Information Center, cover crops improved yields and made farms more resilient to the especially wet spring weather last year. Read More...

Redefining Seafood: Creating a Sustainable Seafood Future for a Growing Population
Redefining Seafood: Creating a Sustainable Seafood Future for a Growing Population
Published on October 9, 2020
About a 1 minute read

In a recent Sustainable Brands™ webinar, Bumble Bee Seafood Company, Good Catch Foods, Atlantic Sea Farms, Blue Nalu, and Bulldog Drummond discussed how they are working together to redefine the seafood industry — to ensure sustainability for all. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Trending: Levi’s, ThredUp Fuel Growing Momentum Behind Secondhand Fashion
Trending: Levi’s, ThredUp Fuel Growing Momentum Behind Secondhand Fashion
Published on October 8, 2020
About a 5 minute read

The launch of the Levi’s Secondhand marketplace and the rebrand of ThredUp reflect growing consumer support of a circular economy and pride in wearing used clothes. Read More...

Supply Chain
It Takes a Village: Driscoll’s Dives Deep into Water Stewardship
It Takes a Village: Driscoll’s Dives Deep into Water Stewardship
Published on October 8, 2020
Written by Driscoll's
About a 6 minute read

“One question we had to ask ourselves was: Are we a sustainability department or are we a company that holds water sustainability in high regard? We need to be the latter to really be successful.” Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Greyston Bakery: The Path to — and ROI of — a Loyal, Engaged Workforce
Greyston Bakery: The Path to — and ROI of — a Loyal, Engaged Workforce
Published on October 7, 2020
Written by Laura Halligan
About a 10 minute read

After 25 years at Kraft Foods, Rich Jamesley was drawn to Greyston Bakery five years ago by its mission in using business for social good. I caught up with him recently to hear more about the challenges and rewards of working for this people-first organization. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeMarketing & Communications
People Need Help Turning Healthy, Sustainable Aspirations into Action
People Need Help Turning Healthy, Sustainable Aspirations into Action
Published on October 7, 2020
Written by GlobeScan
About a 5 minute read

New global public-opinion research from GlobeScan reveals that people need and want help from brands to change their lifestyles to become healthier and more sustainable. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-CreationCircular Economy
‘Modern Metropolis’: Newsy Docuseries Examines the Collaborations Creating Sustainable Cities
‘Modern Metropolis’: Newsy Docuseries Examines the Collaborations Creating Sustainable Cities
Published on October 6, 2020
Written by Andy Brownell and Joey Maiocco
About a 5 minute read

A systems mindset illustrates how we're better together, how we're all connected, how a rising tide lifts all boats. That shift in thinking became evident as we documented the City of Cincinnati’s work to transform itself into a sustainable, "Modern Metropolis." Read More...

Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
Strategies for Scaling Ocean Plastic Supply
Strategies for Scaling Ocean Plastic Supply
Published on October 6, 2020
Written by Vanessa Coleman
About a 6 minute read

Brand commitments are the engine driving recycled plastic’s transition to scale. Making recycled plastic content part of your brand story is hands down the most important way to move the needle. Read More...

Surfacing Submerged Value
Incomplete Risk Formulas Are Risky Business
Incomplete Risk Formulas Are Risky Business
Published on October 5, 2020
Written by Daniel Aronson
About a 3 minute read

Even a broken clock is right twice a day. But standard formulas for calculating risk leave out critical factors — such as vulnerability and submerged risks — that would more holistically and accurately assess risk. A new model addresses this. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Biogen Puts $250M Toward Protecting the Climate, Human Health, Social Justice
Biogen Puts $250M Toward Protecting the Climate, Human Health, Social Justice
Published on October 5, 2020
Written by Nithin Coca
About a 4 minute read

With its commitment to eliminate fossil fuel use by 2040, Biogen aims to accelerate progress on improving air quality and addressing the harm being done to vulnerable communities around the world. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
How American Family’s DreamBank Is Connecting Community, Fueling Dreams
How American Family’s DreamBank Is Connecting Community, Fueling Dreams
Published on October 2, 2020
Written by Tim Conway
About a 8 minute read

Natalie Healy — American Family Insurance DreamBank Manager — provides insight into how the company is fostering community both in a special physical space and online, supporting a community of dreamers pursuing their passions. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
The Slow, Steady Climb on the Road to Higher Blends of Biodiesel
The Slow, Steady Climb on the Road to Higher Blends of Biodiesel
Published on October 2, 2020
Written by Illinois Soybean Association
About a 0 minute read

Advocates for biodiesel notched a big victory in December when President Trump signed into law a new budget deal that included a five-year extension of the $1/gallon tax credit for biodiesel blenders. The credit was retroactively applied to 2018 and 2019. Read More...

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