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Circular Economy
How Dow Is Helping Global Communities Tackle Plastic Waste
How Dow Is Helping Global Communities Tackle Plastic Waste
Published on August 29, 2019
Written by Han Zhang
About a 3 minute read

By helping to incentivize, develop and scale circular and environmentally beneficial projects, we can maximize the value of waste, empower communities and create a more sustainable future. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
What the CEO ‘Purpose of Business’ Declaration Is — and What It Isn’t
What the CEO ‘Purpose of Business’ Declaration Is — and What It Isn’t
Published on August 28, 2019
Written by Gil Friend
About a 9 minute read

181 CEOs have signed on to broader purpose — skepticism is warranted, but this is potentially a BFD. Now, let’s see if these companies deliver, and help them when they do — and challenge them when they don’t. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
A Designer Fix to Our Current State of 'Broken'
A Designer Fix to Our Current State of 'Broken'
Published on August 27, 2019
Written by Jane Abernethy
About a 4 minute read

From alternative materials to circular production methods, sustainable design continues on a viable path forward; it is an approach that I hope other manufacturers embrace as the ultimate design challenge. Read More...

New Metrics
New Alliance Creating Metric for Assessing Companies’ Real Value to Society
New Alliance Creating Metric for Assessing Companies’ Real Value to Society
Published on August 26, 2019
About a 3 minute read

Alliance founded by eight international companies — including BASF, Deutsche Bank and SAP — to create a standard for measuring and disclosing the real value companies provide to society. Read More...

Circular Economy
The Ocean Cleanup: Into the Twilight Zone
The Ocean Cleanup: Into the Twilight Zone
Published on August 26, 2019
Written by Boyan Slat
About a 7 minute read

As the Great Pacific Garbage Patch continues to fragment into microplastics, it is key that we reach proven technology status as soon as possible; we are closer than ever to having a tool capable of cleaning up the oceans for good. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
32 Fashion, Textile Giants Make Pact to Transform Fashion Industry
32 Fashion, Textile Giants Make Pact to Transform Fashion Industry
Published on August 23, 2019
About a 3 minute read

The companies have signed a Fashion Pact, committing to practical targets together in climate, biodiversity and oceans. The Pact will be presented to heads of state during the G7 meeting this weekend in Biarritz. Read More...

Materials & PackagingInnovation & Technology
Trending: Sustainability Concerns Turning the Tide on Sunscreens
Trending: Sustainability Concerns Turning the Tide on Sunscreens
Published on August 23, 2019
About a 5 minute read

Through CVS’ elimination of coral-damaging compounds and research pointing to cashew shells as a non-toxic alternative, tomorrow’s sunscreens could end up protecting more than our skin. Read More...

Supply Chain
Rebbl Documentary a Case Study on Benefits of Ethical Supply Chains
Rebbl Documentary a Case Study on Benefits of Ethical Supply Chains
Published on August 23, 2019
Written by Nithin Coca
About a 4 minute read

Rebbl’s approach shows that creating value through an ethical supply chain is possible — but it requires companies to really understand the situation on the ground, listen to local communities and create win-win solutions. Read More...

Circular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Purpose at Work: How Brandless Creates Community by Making Better Stuff Available to All
Purpose at Work: How Brandless Creates Community by Making Better Stuff Available to All
Published on August 22, 2019
Written by Simon Mainwaring
About a 3 minute read

Communicating your brand’s purpose is vital to creating emotional connections with your customers. But it must be done authentically and in line with your overall brand positioning, story and tone of voice. Read More...

Diversey: Incorporating Sustainability Into Your Retail Cleaning Program
Diversey: Incorporating Sustainability Into Your Retail Cleaning Program
Published on August 21, 2019
Written by Diversey
About a 2 minute read

Retail store cleanliness is increasingly important given the strong impact that online reviews and word-of-mouth can have on a business. Yet so too is sustainability. Read More...

Organizational Governance
In Era of Employee Activism, Is It Time to Give Your Staff Full Control?
In Era of Employee Activism, Is It Time to Give Your Staff Full Control?
Published on August 21, 2019
Written by Tom Idle
About a 5 minute read

After a year as an employee-owned company, a “new sense of pride and unity” across the business has resulted in a 10% sales uplift for Riverford, and the best sales year recorded in its 30-year history. Read More...

Are you getting full credit for your ESG work? Cynthia Figge shares how CSRHub can help align perception with performance.
Are you getting full credit for your ESG work? Cynthia Figge shares how CSRHub can help align perception with performance.
Published on August 21, 2019
Written by CSRHub
About a 6 minute read

Sustainable Brands took a bold step forward this year. With the support of members and our advisory board, we launched the SB Voyager Program creating an even more inclusive community. It enables companies that have a publicly stated commitment to transform controversial business models for the better to actively engage with SB Corporate Members in regular meetings and online. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & TechnologyMaterials & Packaging
Trending: Waste-Free Personal Care Products Set to Revolutionize Industry
Trending: Waste-Free Personal Care Products Set to Revolutionize Industry
Published on August 20, 2019
About a 7 minute read

Blueland debuts another plastic-free offering, Lush develops carbon-positive packaging, and Maiiro calls out the beauty industry’s ‘Pack of Lies’ in a new plastic-awareness campaign. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change
Clothing Giants Join Forces to Fight Gender-Based Violence in African Factories
Clothing Giants Join Forces to Fight Gender-Based Violence in African Factories
Published on August 19, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Levi Strauss, The Children’s Place and Kontoor Brands have launched a pilot program aimed at ending gender-based harassment at five factories owned and operated by supplier Nien Hsing Textile Co. Ltd., in Lesotho. Read More...

Doing Well by Doing Good: Mastercard Releases 2018 Sustainability Report
Doing Well by Doing Good: Mastercard Releases 2018 Sustainability Report
Published on August 16, 2019
Written by Mastercard
About a 3 minute read

Mastercard releases 2018 Sustainability Report Read More...

Circular Economy
The World in 2030: 9 Megatrends to Watch
The World in 2030: 9 Megatrends to Watch
Published on August 16, 2019
Written by Andrew Winston
About a 10 minute read

Look, we could all just wait and see where these historic waves take us. But I prefer that we all work proactively to ensure that a better, thriving future is the one we choose. Read More...

Rolland: Labelcraft's Recyclable Enviroliner is an Eco-Breakthrough for the Label Industry
Rolland: Labelcraft's Recyclable Enviroliner is an Eco-Breakthrough for the Label Industry
Published on August 15, 2019
Written by Renee Yardley and Rolland
About a 4 minute read

For the 16th of our “Conversations with Green Champions,” Rolland President Philip Rundle speaks with Labelcraft about its Recyclable Enviroliner – the first label release liner that is both 100 per cent recyclable and made of 100 per cent post-consumer recycled paper. Read More...

Supply ChainCircular Economy
First Batch of Salmon Gold™ Enters Supply Chains of Tiffany & Co, Apple
First Batch of Salmon Gold™ Enters Supply Chains of Tiffany & Co, Apple
Published on August 15, 2019
About a 3 minute read

An innovative approach to sourcing gold responsibly and restoring fish habitats in Alaska and Canada, Salmon Gold meets the needs of manufacturing and retail companies that responsibly source minerals for their products. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Mars Selects 6 Food Startups to Sow SEEDS of CHANGE™
Mars Selects 6 Food Startups to Sow SEEDS of CHANGE™
Published on August 15, 2019
About a 3 minute read

Participants in Mars’ inaugural accelerator program — designed to support the next generation of food businesses transforming the way we eat — will receive a four-month mentorship with industry experts and grants up to $50,000. Read More...

Circular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Beverage Giants Up the Ante on Efforts to Reverse Plastic Pollution
Beverage Giants Up the Ante on Efforts to Reverse Plastic Pollution
Published on August 14, 2019
About a 11 minute read

Molson Coors, Dasani and Poland Spring all unveil ambitious plans to eliminate problematic single-use plastic from their packaging — and help keep consumers up to speed on what’s #NotTrash. Read More...

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