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Allbirds Reveals World’s First Zero-Carbon Shoe
Allbirds Reveals World’s First Zero-Carbon Shoe
Published on March 27, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Made from a number of carbon-negative materials, M0.0NSHOT could be a giant leap for the shoe industry; Allbirds is open-sourcing the toolkit used to create the shoe and inviting others to follow in its footsteps. Read More...

Circular EconomyMarketing & Communications
The Problem with Recycling, Part 3: Reducing Confusion and Boosting Consumer Confidence
The Problem with Recycling, Part 3: Reducing Confusion and Boosting Consumer Confidence
Published on March 27, 2023
Written by Phil Finnance
About a 4 minute read

This is the third in a three-part series covering key opportunities to turn 'the plastic-recycling problem' into a sustainable, circular plastic economy. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCollaboration & Co-Creation
1% for the Planet Impact Fund Reaches First Anniversary with 6 Initial Investment Partners
1% for the Planet Impact Fund Reaches First Anniversary with 6 Initial Investment Partners
Published on March 24, 2023
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 4 minute read

Much like 1%’s regular giving, the Impact Fund is being used to support a variety of initiatives; and that path will continue to evolve as the fund does. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Chipotle Expands 2023 ESG Goals Tied to Executive Compensation
Chipotle Expands 2023 ESG Goals Tied to Executive Compensation
Published on March 24, 2023
About a 3 minute read

The company aims to increase pounds of local produce purchased, improve diverse employee retention, and increase the number of restaurants with composting programs — goals that can affect executives’ overall bonus payout by up to 15 percent. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Bayer Pledges to Help Tackle Global Water Crisis, End Malnutrition
Bayer Pledges to Help Tackle Global Water Crisis, End Malnutrition
Published on March 24, 2023
About a 12 minute read

The pharmaceutical and biotech giant is throwing its might behind two of our most pressing challenges by improving access to clean water and reducing water use in agriculture and its operations; and expanding its Nutrient Gap Initiative to include both food and supplements. Read More...

Circular Economy
New Study Uses Norway as Test Case for Achieving Circularity, Net Zero by 2040
New Study Uses Norway as Test Case for Achieving Circularity, Net Zero by 2040
Published on March 23, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Norway is the first country to scrutinize such a comprehensive scope of plastic sectors, making this study one of the most holistic views of a national plastic system ever presented. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Evolving Our Infrastructure Means the Wire and Cable Industry Must Prioritize Sustainability
Evolving Our Infrastructure Means the Wire and Cable Industry Must Prioritize Sustainability
Published on March 23, 2023
Written by Paul Brigandi
About a 4 minute read

To sustainably support the tremendous global demand for connectivity, collaboration is needed across the value chain to create solutions that enable more information to move faster, with greater protection and safety, using less energy. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Net-Zero Targets Are a Bare Minimum for the Private Sector
Net-Zero Targets Are a Bare Minimum for the Private Sector
Published on March 22, 2023
Written by Thomas Körmendi
About a 4 minute read

In an ideal world, companies would be reaching net-zero emissions sooner than 2050 and actively working to eliminate emissions throughout their value chains and beyond to become climate positive. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Mixed-Income, Net-Zero Community Under Development in Michigan
Mixed-Income, Net-Zero Community Under Development in Michigan
Published on March 22, 2023
Written by Christian Yonkers
About a 5 minute read

THRIVE Collaborative designed Veridian from an honest look at what is actually required for a housing community to achieve net-zero goals. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
A CEO’s Perspective: 7 Insights to Discover and Activate Authentic Purpose
A CEO’s Perspective: 7 Insights to Discover and Activate Authentic Purpose
Published on March 21, 2023
Written by Carol Cone
About a 6 minute read

Kerry Group CEO Edmond Scanlon and Chief Corporate Affairs and Brand Officer Catherine Keogh share how the purpose-discovery process transformed the $7B company. Read More...

Circular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Alarming IPCC Report Makes It Clear: We Can’t Wait to Invest in Nature
Alarming IPCC Report Makes It Clear: We Can’t Wait to Invest in Nature
Published on March 20, 2023
Written by Zack Parisa
About a 5 minute read

Nature-based solutions aren’t a silver-bullet climate solution, but neither is placing all bets on future technologies. If we don't invest in nature now, we can soon expect to spend far more on climate damage with far fewer paths forward. Read More...

Materials & PackagingInnovation & Technology
Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize Winners Offer Viable, Marine-Safe Solutions to Thin-Film Waste
Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize Winners Offer Viable, Marine-Safe Solutions to Thin-Film Waste
Published on March 20, 2023
About a 6 minute read

The three winners are sourcing and scaling biobased and degradable alternatives to traditional, thin-film plastic made from fossil fuels. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-CreationMarketing & Communications
Lundberg Family Farms Launches First US-Grown Regenerative Organic Certified Rice
Lundberg Family Farms Launches First US-Grown Regenerative Organic Certified Rice
Published on March 17, 2023
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 5 minute read

The California rice producer has helped establish the first standards for regenerative rice and set a goal for its entire crop to be ROC by 2027. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsInnovation & Technology
Klarna Conscious Badges Offer World’s First Assessment of Electronics Brands' Environmental Achievements
Klarna Conscious Badges Offer World’s First Assessment of Electronics Brands' Environmental Achievements
Published on March 17, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Badges build on Klarna’s commitment to providing its 150M users with the insights and tools they need to make more informed purchasing decisions and enact positive environmental change. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceInnovation & Technology
Biomimicry 3.8, Interface Demystify the Path to Regenerative Business
Biomimicry 3.8, Interface Demystify the Path to Regenerative Business
Published on March 17, 2023
Written by Biomimicry 3.8
About a 8 minute read

In this first post of a series on how businesses can move beyond sustainable to regenerative, B3.8 and Interface outline an accessible, 4-step framework that is flexible enough for any organization to follow but robust enough to generate the breakthrough innovations that our planet demands. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
First Liquid-Heat Engine Can Upcycle 70% of the World’s Waste Heat Into Clean Energy
First Liquid-Heat Engine Can Upcycle 70% of the World’s Waste Heat Into Clean Energy
Published on March 16, 2023
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 4 minute read

Luminescent’s circular solution uses isothermal processes to capture and store waste heat, transforming a previously inaccessible resource into zero-waste power. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
Crate Uplevels Sustainable Packaging with World’s First Label-Less Wines
Crate Uplevels Sustainable Packaging with World’s First Label-Less Wines
Published on March 16, 2023
About a 3 minute read

Crate aims to shake up the industry — where most of the sustainability discussion is about the impact of plastic in packaging, but little acknowledgement that paper labels are also part of the problem. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeMarketing & Communications
Unilever Study Reveals Influence of Influencers in Sustainable Behavior Change
Unilever Study Reveals Influence of Influencers in Sustainable Behavior Change
Published on March 15, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Dove, Hellmann’s and a team of behavioral scientists examined how brands can leverage and maximize the power of social media influencers to positively impact consumer behavior. Read More...

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New Guide Details Tangible Solutions for Retailers to Move ‘Beyond the Bag’
New Guide Details Tangible Solutions for Retailers to Move ‘Beyond the Bag’
Published on March 14, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Playbook highlights solutions from the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag that drive near-term, positive environmental impact and cost savings from eliminating single-use plastic bags. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
What a Zombie Apocalypse Can Teach Us About the Fight for Social Justice
What a Zombie Apocalypse Can Teach Us About the Fight for Social Justice
Published on March 13, 2023
Written by MJ Deery
About a 4 minute read

Here are three lessons social-impact leaders can learn from Ellie — the 14-year-old protagonist in “The Last of Us” — for dealing with these increasingly challenging times. Read More...

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