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Trending: Returnity, Venetian Resort Working to Cut Out COVID Waste

Published on July 22, 2020

About a 4 minute read

Surgical mask upcycling and antimicrobial, reusable packaging solutions are some of the latest initiatives aiming to clean up some of our COVID-fueled, plastic-covered mess. Read More...

Marketing & Communications Materials & Packaging

From the Source: New System Offers Brands Data on Sustainable Cotton-Growing Practices

Published on July 22, 2020

Written by U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

About a 3 minute read

The US Cotton Trust Protocol provides measured and verified data about US cotton; which allows fashion and textile brands and retailers to track annual progress toward their targets, and help them tell their sustainability stories. Read More...

Circular Economy

Trending: Levi’s, Dockers, Sheep Inc Moving Sustainable Apparel Ever Forward

Published on July 21, 2020

About a 3 minute read

Dual launches from Levi Strauss include recycled denim Levi’s and Water<Less Dockers; while carbon-negative wool sweaters from Sheep Inc come with full supply chain transparency. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation Circular Economy Materials & Packaging

US Retail Giants Convene to Reinvent the Plastic Retail Bag

Published on July 21, 2020

About a 2 minute read

Leading retailers CVS Health, Target and Walmart — joined by Kroger and Walgreens, and NGOs Conservation International and Ocean Conservancy — unite to tackle retail bag waste and invite others to join the effort. Read More...

Finance & Investment Organizational Governance

Trending: Banking Giants Begin to Walk Their Talk on Climate Change

Published on July 20, 2020

About a 6 minute read

A 1% for the Planet account from Bank of the West, and new actions from Morgan Stanley and BlackRock, could signal turning point in big finance. Read More...

Innovation & Technology

Imagine, Never Having to Charge Your Personal Devices Ever Again

Published on July 20, 2020

Written by Tom Idle

About a 5 minute read

Powerfoyle is a new solar material capable of converting all types of light into energy — making it possible to charge any device or appliance from natural daylight, sun or indoor lighting. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Circular Economy

Young Innovators Compete on Ideas to Build Back Better in Latin America

Published on July 17, 2020

About a 2 minute read

UNEP’s Innovation for Sustainable Lifestyles Competition sees college-level entrepreneurs developing solutions in the areas of transportation, building and food to help the region rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More...

Circular Economy

WEF: 395M New Jobs by 2030 If Businesses Prioritize Nature

Published on July 17, 2020

About a 3 minute read

As governments and businesses look to rebuilding the global economy post-pandemic, a new study from the World Economic Forum (WEF) has found that ‘nature-positive’ solutions can create 395 million jobs by 2030. Read More...

Finance & Investment Innovation & Technology

P&G Embraces Natural Climate Solutions to Achieve Global Climate Neutrality

Published on July 16, 2020

About a 3 minute read

The goal is to reduce its GHGs by 50%, use 100% renewable electricity at all manufacturing sites by 2030, and advance natural climate solutions to achieve carbon neutrality for the decade. Read More...

Marketing & Communications Organizational Governance

Cartwright to Brands: Look Inward Before Responding to Social Issues

Published on July 15, 2020

Written by Etienne White and Jennifer Elks

About a 5 minute read

Keith Cartwright, the creative force behind such powerful statement ads as P&G’s “The Look” and “The Choice,” shares his insights and advice to brands and agencies on how to most authentically respond in times of crisis. Read More...

Materials & Packaging Marketing & Communications

Recycled Plastic Certifications Are Stifling Innovation

Published on July 15, 2020

Written by Rob Ianelli

About a 4 minute read

Recycled plastic certification makes sense. Manufacturers need confidence that the raw materials they’re acquiring meet their requirements and are truly recycled. But more certifications likely means higher costs and thus less recycled plastic. Read More...

Organizational Governance Circular Economy

CSR v CSV: The Difference and Why It Matters

Published on July 14, 2020

Written by Marga Hoek

About a 5 minute read

Creating Shared Value (CSV) is the business model that will accelerate the achievement of the SDGs. It's a game-changing shift from Corporate Social Responsibility and the traditional mindset that business can either do good or make a profit, to a model that can improve the world. Read More...

Materials & Packaging

Diageo Announces World’s First 100% Plastic-Free, Paper-Based Spirits Bottle

Published on July 14, 2020

About a 2 minute read

Looks like Johnnie Walker scotch could be first to market with a paper-based packaging solution, made from sustainably sourced wood pulp, early next year. Read More...

Innovation & Technology

Public Benefit Brewer Aims to Put People Back to Work During Corona

Published on July 13, 2020

Written by Russ Stoddard

About a 4 minute read

While starting any new business is challenging; Works Progress Administration believes it’s always a good time to help people and benefit your community through social impact — especially during this time of chaos and crisis. Read More...

Organizational Governance Circular Economy

From What to How: Enter the Era of Transformation

Published on July 10, 2020

Written by Sandra Pina

About a 6 minute read

With a goal of contributing to change and understanding how COVID-19 will influence sustainable development; at Quiero, we have undertaken an ambitious project: #aBetterWay — a search for answers from our global community of leaders based on reflection, learning and action. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation

Partnership Brings ‘Radical Hospitality’ to Unhoused People Worldwide

Published on July 9, 2020

Written by Kris Kepler

About a 5 minute read

The case study of German mobile hygiene startup GoBanyo illustrates the social impacts of the collaboration between Unilever’s The Right to Shower initiative with mobile hygiene pioneer LavaMae^x^ . Read More...

Organizational Governance

Social Impact: A Sales Tool for the Post-Pandemic World

Published on July 8, 2020

Written by Paul Polizzotto

About a 4 minute read

While the majority of companies recognize that social impact is valuable, few have managed to successfully integrate it into one of the most mission-critical activities: their sales strategy. Read More...

New Metrics

Your SDG Strategy Must Consider More Than Your Financials

Published on July 8, 2020

Written by Geoff Kendall

About a 4 minute read

The Sustainable Development Goals serve as an urgent call to action for companies to pay as much attention to their extra-financial performance as to their financial performance. Read More...

Materials & Packaging Circular Economy

Trending: Meet the Innovators Hell-Bent for Plant-Based Leather

Published on July 7, 2020

About a 5 minute read

While companies such as Amadou and MycoWorks are charging ahead with mushroom-based leather, here we see the material made from eggplant, cacti and apples — and taking a bite out of food waste at the same time. Read More...

Finance & Investment

Regenerative Investing Key to Creating an Inclusive Economy

Published on July 7, 2020

Written by Nithin Coca

About a 4 minute read

The recent spotlight on racial justice in the US has also highlighted the financial industry's role in perpetuating discrimination. Many have responded by donating money to nonprofits, but a regenerative approach to investing that start to undo decades of chronic underinvestment is needed. Read More...