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12 Amazing Documentaries on Sustainability, Regeneration That You Now Have Time to Watch
12 Amazing Documentaries on Sustainability, Regeneration That You Now Have Time to Watch
Published on April 1, 2020
Written by Dimitar Vlahov
About a 5 minute read

As many of us find ourselves with much more time at home due to the COVID-19 crisis, a lot of us are finding opportunities to do things we couldn’t quite get to in the course of our ‘regular lives’ before the widespread lockdowns. Read More...

Circular Economy
Back to the ‘50s: Predictions for a Post-Coronavirus World
Back to the ‘50s: Predictions for a Post-Coronavirus World
Published on April 1, 2020
Written by Chris Docherty
About a 6 minute read

With luck, we’ll avoid the worst case scenario and be able to ignore this article. But some of the trends are already in motion; and even if the pandemic and its consequences are severe, they offer opportunities for brands that can embrace them. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
#WeStandTogether: What Better Time for Companies to Demonstrate Their Purpose?
#WeStandTogether: What Better Time for Companies to Demonstrate Their Purpose?
Published on March 31, 2020
Written by Doug Lessing
About a 3 minute read

During this time of crisis, it becomes self-evident that the Sustainable Brands™ community will provide the leadership and optimism our communities need. Collectively, we were built for this moment. If your company wants to demonstrate that you ‘Stand Together With Your Community’ by donating to nonprofits through Phin, we will in turn donate 100% of our service fees through April 30 to one of our featured causes. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-CreationOrganizational Governance
Teach a Man to Fish: Why Some Travel Companies Support Microfinance
Teach a Man to Fish: Why Some Travel Companies Support Microfinance
Published on March 31, 2020
Written by JoAnna Haugen
About a 5 minute read

While sustainable tourism offerings are increasing along with traveler interest in giving back to the communities that they visit, most operators support local organizations through donations. But a growing wave are opting for microfinance to create larger, lasting impacts for more people. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeMarketing & Communications
When Changing Our Behavior Becomes a Public Health Imperative
When Changing Our Behavior Becomes a Public Health Imperative
Published on March 30, 2020
About a 2 minute read

According to Krukow Behavioral Design, a combination of the right colors, behavioral transmitters and social norms can help fuel the mass behavior change necessary from stemming the spread of COVID-19. Read More...

Regeneration & Resilience
Regenerative Business, Part 5: The Nestedness of Living Systems
Regenerative Business, Part 5: The Nestedness of Living Systems
Published on March 30, 2020
Written by Carol Sanford
About a 12 minute read

In keeping with our theme this year, Regeneration, we're revisiting this insightful blog series from renowned author and regenerative business expert Carol Sanford. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Opening Up Thousands of New Forest Acres to Meet the Demands of Carbon Markets
Opening Up Thousands of New Forest Acres to Meet the Demands of Carbon Markets
Published on March 27, 2020
Written by American Forest Foundation
About a 3 minute read

For those searching for ways to implement critically important climate goals, the Family Forest Carbon Program is a path to reducing your carbon footprint, enhancing forest benefits and supporting rural livelihoods — all while meeting stakeholder expectations for corporate sustainability. Read More...

Finance & Investment
New Blockchain-Based System Aims to Supercharge $200B+ Climate Finance Markets
New Blockchain-Based System Aims to Supercharge $200B+ Climate Finance Markets
Published on March 26, 2020
About a 3 minute read

Climate Futures’ 1PLANET Marketplace will launch during Earth Month as a blockchain-enabled, decentralized app (dapp) designed to help users do their part to mitigate the climate crisis — and keep it top of mind during COVID-19 hysteria. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change
The Lizard, the Lion and the Lamb: The Tension Between Fear, Action and Just Being Present
The Lizard, the Lion and the Lamb: The Tension Between Fear, Action and Just Being Present
Published on March 25, 2020
Written by Jenny Andersson
About a 5 minute read

As individuals, we’re experiencing multiple concurrent responses to the crisis, which confuse and further un-nerve us. We are oscillating between fear and uncertainty, the urgent prompt to act; the rise of compassion and love, and also a need to cocoon and wait it out. These responses are reflections of how we function as human beings. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
Forestry Day and Every Day: Don’t Overlook the ‘Urban Forest’
Forestry Day and Every Day: Don’t Overlook the ‘Urban Forest’
Published on March 25, 2020
Written by Renee Yardley
About a 5 minute read

While it is crucial to maintain sustainability managed forests, sourcing paper fiber from them is not the only option to consider. As we all move toward creating a more circular economy, it’s important to also consider sourcing materials from the “urban forest.” Read More...

Organizational GovernanceInnovation & Technology
With More CEOs at Home with Their Children, Could This Pandemic Be the Catalyst Sustainability Needs?
With More CEOs at Home with Their Children, Could This Pandemic Be the Catalyst Sustainability Needs?
Published on March 24, 2020
Written by Tom Idle
About a 4 minute read

As CEOs spend time reconnecting with their children at home, investors open laptops at kitchen tables and policymakers have more time than ever to consider our future; is now the time when long-term, sustainable decision-making will finally trump all else? Read More...

Regeneration & Resilience
Regenerative Business, Part 4: Singularity and Why It Matters
Regenerative Business, Part 4: Singularity and Why It Matters
Published on March 23, 2020
Written by Carol Sanford
About a 7 minute read

In keeping with our theme this year, Regeneration, we're revisiting this insightful blog series from renowned author and regenerative business expert Carol Sanford. Read More...

Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
IBM’s 2020 Call for Code Challenge Takes on Both Climate Change and COVID-19
IBM’s 2020 Call for Code Challenge Takes on Both Climate Change and COVID-19
Published on March 23, 2020
About a 2 minute read

The annual challenge aims to address society’s most pressing issues; which is why this year, IBM is asking developers, data scientists and problem solvers to address two urgent crises that have the power to compromise our health, our planet and our survival. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change
Forest for the Trees: Is the New Normal a Great Mistake?
Forest for the Trees: Is the New Normal a Great Mistake?
Published on March 20, 2020
Written by Mark Tulay
About a 3 minute read

I suggest we take a deep breath, pause and assess what our reactions to the Coronavirus will do for the climate crisis and sustainability movement. We may be doing more harm than good in taking these drastic actions to cancel events and meetings aimed to solve much bigger, long-term issues.  Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Trending: Food Startups Find Creative Ways to Release Products Without Expo West
Trending: Food Startups Find Creative Ways to Release Products Without Expo West
Published on March 19, 2020
About a 6 minute read

Necessity is the mother of invention. That’s what led many entrepreneurs to create their product or service innovations in the first place — and that adage is definitely in play as businesses large and small are forced to pivot, almost daily, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold. Read More...

Supply Chain
World Water Day: Three Things to Remember Regarding Your Supply Chain
World Water Day: Three Things to Remember Regarding Your Supply Chain
Published on March 19, 2020
Written by Renee Yardley
About a 4 minute read

This World Water Day, businesses worldwide are challenged with making a change — to not only monitor and aim to reduce water use; but on a greater scale, to impact their overall environmental footprint and reach larger goals toward sustainability and a circular economy. Read More...

Circular Economy
WRAP’s New ‘Grower Guidance’ Helps Farms Fight Food Waste
WRAP’s New ‘Grower Guidance’ Helps Farms Fight Food Waste
Published on March 18, 2020
About a 2 minute read

WRAP has published new guidance expanding the reach of the UK’s Food Waste Reduction Roadmap, providing growers with advice on how best to identify the causes of food surplus and waste, and help inform where action is needed. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Win Inside to Win Outside: Why Company Culture Is Key to Accelerating Your Sustainability Goals
Win Inside to Win Outside: Why Company Culture Is Key to Accelerating Your Sustainability Goals
Published on March 17, 2020
Written by Allyssa Kennedy
About a 3 minute read

Only 35% of consumers say that working for a purpose-led company is one of the ways that they engage in behaviors to improve their impact on the world. But 81% believe it’s important for their organization’s values to align to their own. We call this gap between values and action the Brand Culture Action Gap™. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
The Continued Evolution of Plant-Based Products — and the Ones We’re Not Hearing About
The Continued Evolution of Plant-Based Products — and the Ones We’re Not Hearing About
Published on March 17, 2020
Written by Thyme Sullivan
About a 4 minute read

We must look at all categories where we can offer plant-based and sustainably sourced choices for intentional consumers. There has never been a time where we need to be more collectively conscious of the products we consume, and acknowledge their impacts on our long-term health. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeMarketing & Communications
New App Aims to Reconnect Youth with Wonders of the Natural World
New App Aims to Reconnect Youth with Wonders of the Natural World
Published on March 16, 2020
About a 3 minute read

Mammalz is a mobile- and web-based, community-driven content platform giving youth around the globe a highly engaging and interactive way to connect with nature. Read More...

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