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Patagonia Chair: For Brands to Thrive In These Uncertain Times, They Must Be 'Imperfect'

Published on May 8, 2023

Written by Tom Idle

About a 7 minute read

Author Charles Conn digs into some of his disruptive advice for brands that make up his new book, "The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times." Read More...

Marketing & Communications Organizational Governance

Oatly Challenges Big Dairy to Climate Footprint Showdown

Published on May 5, 2023

About a 3 minute read

Oatly is offering free ad space to a big dairy brand that shares the same impact data that Oatly did to receive its climate certification. Read More...

Innovation & Technology

Of Course, Nature Can Save Our Hot, Polluted Cities: Meet the CityTree

Published on May 5, 2023

Written by Scarlett Buckley

About a 4 minute read

Green City Solutions has combined air-purifying moss with IoT technology in a smart biotech filter that can clean 82% of fine dust particles from the air, and humidify and cool it by up to 4°C. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Circular Economy Collaboration & Co-Creation

Ellen MacArthur Foundation Launches Database of Circular Startups

Published on May 4, 2023

About a 2 minute read

The Foundation invites businesses to discover startups through its Circular Startup Index to help accelerate innovation that facilitates transition to a circular economy. Read More...

Finance & Investment

Estée Lauder Companies Advances Financial Literacy for Women in Shea Supply Chain

Published on May 4, 2023

Written by Christian Yonkers

About a 5 minute read

The ELC Charitable Foundation’s work supports programs at the intersection of environmental sustainability and social impact, including investments in communities around the ELC supply chain. Read More...

Circular Economy Materials & Packaging

Cornell Researchers Upcycling Polyester Textile Waste into Functional Coatings

Published on May 3, 2023

About a 4 minute read

A new method chemically breaks down old fabric and reuses polyester compounds to create fire-resistant, anti-bacterial or wrinkle-free coatings that can then be applied to new clothes and fabrics. Read More...

Supply Chain

Supply Chains Must Be a Key Focus of ESG Strategies — Here’s How to Stay Ahead of the Risk

Published on May 3, 2023

Written by Geoff Nudelman

About a 4 minute read

A recent webinar took a deep dive into building a strategy that makes both business and compliance sense. Read More...

Marketing & Communications

Study: Many Marketers Feel ‘Capability Gap’ When It Comes to Sustainability Communication

Published on May 2, 2023

About a 4 minute read

Many marketing professionals feel they need to be braver and clearer in their sustainability communications to avoid greenwashing; but over a third don’t feel they have the capacity or knowledge to do so. Read More...

Marketing & Communications

Bridging the Sustainability Trust Gap in a Climate-Challenged World

Published on May 1, 2023

Written by Rebecca Swift

About a 4 minute read

Despite growing corporate efforts to drive sustainable change and climate action, there’s an underlying issue: a lack of consumer trust towards companies’ claims on this front. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change Marketing & Communications

New Research from Tide, WWF Reveals Keys to Sustainable Behavior Change

Published on May 1, 2023

About a 4 minute read

Tide and WWF believe the new insights gathered from their work together on laundry are applicable for all brands seeking to partner with consumers to reduce environmental impacts. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Collaboration & Co-Creation

2 Biotech Startups Are 3D Printing ‘Fish’ to Give the Ocean a Rest

Published on April 28, 2023

Written by Nina Purton

About a 5 minute read

Mycorena and Revo Foods have combined mycelium-based protein and 3D printing to create a potential win-win for seafood fans and overexploited fish populations. Read More...

Organizational Governance

4 Strategies for Bridging the Sustainability Skills Gap

Published on April 28, 2023

Written by Joanna Buczkowska-McCumber

About a 5 minute read

While it may be tempting to take a ‘wait and see’ approach, more and more companies are developing their own solutions to mitigate this gap internally. Here are four such strategies. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Circular Economy Collaboration & Co-Creation

Coach Launches Community-Powered, Circular Sub-Brand, Coachtopia

Published on April 27, 2023

About a 11 minute read

Coachtopia was co-created with a community of fashion enthusiasts, creatives, entrepreneurs, activists and more. Coach says it’s a platform for change in which Gen Z can help create the fashion future they want to see. Read More...

Circular Economy Collaboration & Co-Creation

Food Companies: The Most Impactful Scope 3 Emissions Solutions Have Multiple Benefits

Published on April 27, 2023

Written by David Darr

About a 6 minute read

Working towards halving food loss and waste by 2030 will help food and beverage companies mitigate their GHGs across all scopes. Supply chain collaborations and engagements that yield multiple environmental benefits are critical. Read More...

Circular Economy Innovation & Technology

Meet the Company Extending the Life of Some of Our Most Common (and Uncommon) Waste Streams

Published on April 26, 2023

Written by Maxine Perella

About a 5 minute read

Through a nationwide network of independent haulers and reverse-recycling carriers linked through an app-based platform, CheckSammy brings long-overdue change to an outdated waste-management and recycling industry. Read More...

Finance & Investment Organizational Governance

L'Oréal, Apple Continue to Cultivate Nature-Based Climate and Biodiversity Solutions

Published on April 25, 2023

About a 8 minute read

The two companies have expanded the scope and scale of their respective nature-focused impact-investment funds. Read More...

Materials & Packaging

Champagne Telmont Raises a Glass to World’s Lightest Champagne Bottle

Published on April 25, 2023

Written by Geoff Nudelman

About a 4 minute read

The bottle, 35 grams lighter than the commercial standard, could represent a significant decrease in the carbon footprint of Champagne bottling. Read More...

Innovation & Technology

IKEA Has a Plan to Help All of Its Suppliers More Easily Switch to Clean Energy

Published on April 24, 2023

Written by Tom Idle

About a 7 minute read

So far, the company is facilitating access to renewables for suppliers in 13 countries through PPAs and a finance mechanism for suppliers keen to invest in onsite projects. Read More...

Materials & Packaging

One Company May Just Solve Some of Our Most Material Issues

Published on April 24, 2023

Written by Maxine Perella

About a 6 minute read

Bio-design tech company Modern Meadow develops circular and regenerative approaches to creating a wide range of versatile materials, with no loss of performance or quality, that can be quickly scaled and brought to market. Read More...

Organizational Governance

Social Sustainability Is the Next Supply Chain Frontier

Published on April 21, 2023

Written by Jeff Baldassari

About a 5 minute read

Eliminating negatives is about to become the minimum viable approach to social performance. Companies and suppliers benefiting people and communities will see stronger corporate brands and accelerated revenue growth. Read More...