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Regulation & Public PolicyCircular Economy
Food Donation Improvement Act Brings Measured Change, Opportunity to Reduce US Food Waste
Food Donation Improvement Act Brings Measured Change, Opportunity to Reduce US Food Waste
Published on January 16, 2023
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 4 minute read

Updated federal guidelines that reduce donor liability could begin to change the conversation around what is acceptable to consumers, especially as much-needed food begins to make its way to those who need it most. Read More...

Circular Economy
Food vs Pharmaceuticals: New Study Highlights Power of Nutrition Over Pills for Improving Heart Health
Food vs Pharmaceuticals: New Study Highlights Power of Nutrition Over Pills for Improving Heart Health
Published on January 13, 2023
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 4 minute read

Founded by cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, Step One Foods is aiming to change the paradigm in the US from treating high cholesterol and heart disease with drugs to the ancient wisdom of using food as medicine. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceInnovation & Technology
3 Leadership Keys to Climate-Tech Success
3 Leadership Keys to Climate-Tech Success
Published on January 13, 2023
Written by Rania Khalaf
About a 4 minute read

Climate tech alone will not save the world; the people who use it, create it and put it into action play just as crucial a role. For these projects — and the sector as a whole — to succeed, these critical elements of strong leadership are essential. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Next-Gen Underwater Turbines Blow Wind Model Out of the Water
Next-Gen Underwater Turbines Blow Wind Model Out of the Water
Published on January 12, 2023
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 5 minute read

Brazilian startup TidalWatt has rethought underwater turbines — theirs are 60x smaller and produce 3x as much energy as wind turbines, are harmless to marine life, and promote the formation of artificial reefs. Read More...

Materials & PackagingCollaboration & Co-Creation
Modern Meadow Partners to Scale Sustainable Materials Development for Outdoor Apparel Market
Modern Meadow Partners to Scale Sustainable Materials Development for Outdoor Apparel Market
Published on January 11, 2023
About a 3 minute read

The materials innovator and sustainable fabric giant Singtex are co-developing new biomaterials across a range of applications — starting with a sustainably produced, waterproof, membrane-based material for outdoor apparel. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsInnovation & Technology
‘Our Waters’ Documentary Highlights One Community’s Fight to Protect Its Coast from Commercial Exploitation
‘Our Waters’ Documentary Highlights One Community’s Fight to Protect Its Coast from Commercial Exploitation
Published on January 11, 2023
Written by Nithin Coca
About a 5 minute read

As salmon demand has grown, so too have large-scale, environmentally destructive aquaculture projects. The community of Frenchman Bay, Maine is fighting a plan to build North America’s largest industrialized, open-net fish farms in their backyard. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Finance, Tech Giants Top 2023 List of US’s Most JUST Companies
Finance, Tech Giants Top 2023 List of US’s Most JUST Companies
Published on January 10, 2023
About a 5 minute read

JUST Capital and CNBC have released the 2023 rankings of the country’s most JUST Companies and Marquee JUST 100 List, which consistently outperform the Russell 1000 — highlighting the link between stakeholder governance and corporate success. Read More...

Circular Economy
Turning Plastic into Possibility: How Closing the Loop in Asia-Pacific Is Building Waste Infrastructure for the Future
Turning Plastic into Possibility: How Closing the Loop in Asia-Pacific Is Building Waste Infrastructure for the Future
Published on January 10, 2023
Written by Tom Idle
About a 5 minute read

The region continues to face waste challenges. But with the right solutions, Asia-Pacific has a huge opportunity to turn the tide — finding more value in post-consumer plastic and closing the loop on waste. Read More...

Organizational Governance
How to Calculate Fair Company Carbon Targets for the Energy Sector
How to Calculate Fair Company Carbon Targets for the Energy Sector
Published on January 9, 2023
Written by Erik Thomsen and Rob Lindner
About a 13 minute read

Fair carbon-reduction targets and the assessment of a company’s performance relative to targets are an incredibly powerful way to assess how well a company is performing. It also sends a clear risk message: The greater the difference between a company’s fair target and its actual performance, the greater its value at risk. Read More...

Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Moving Toward a Circular Economy for Packaging
Moving Toward a Circular Economy for Packaging
Published on January 9, 2023
Written by Tim Molek
About a 6 minute read

A circular economy for plastics is achievable in our lifetime, though it will require consumers and manufacturers to work together. Whether companies decide to keep it in-house or partner with like-minded third parties, an investment in our future now will lead to more profitable operations and create relentless forward progress. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceInnovation & Technology
The Vibe Shift Is Here: What That Means for Us and the Planet in 2023
The Vibe Shift Is Here: What That Means for Us and the Planet in 2023
Published on January 6, 2023
Written by Deborah Brosnan
About a 6 minute read

From my perspective as a scientist who’s been working on climate change and environmental resilience since before the crisis made front-page headlines, here are the four biggest trends I foresee defining 2023. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsCircular Economy
H&M’s 'Loooptopia' Metaverse Experience Rewards Players for Creating Circular Fashion
H&M’s 'Loooptopia' Metaverse Experience Rewards Players for Creating Circular Fashion
Published on January 6, 2023
About a 3 minute read

The new H&M Loooptopia Experience on Roblox allows users to experiment with their digital identity and learn about fashion and circularity in a fun, creative and playful environment. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Two Years On, Amazon Lead Reflects on Success, Opportunities Within Climate Pledge Friendly Program
Two Years On, Amazon Lead Reflects on Success, Opportunities Within Climate Pledge Friendly Program
Published on January 5, 2023
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 4 minute read

The retailer’s marketplace for more sustainable products now includes 300,000 products and 20,000 brands vetted through a range of well-known certifications. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Panasonic, Samsung Unveil Latest Sustainability Innovations at CES 2023
Panasonic, Samsung Unveil Latest Sustainability Innovations at CES 2023
Published on January 5, 2023
About a 6 minute read

The electronics giants announced a series of innovations including personal-care device recycling, smart home energy-efficiency improvements, and a new laundry cycle and filter designed to eliminate microplastic pollution from synthetic materials. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
2022 Lessons: How to Improve Employee Engagement Through Responsive Company Culture
2022 Lessons: How to Improve Employee Engagement Through Responsive Company Culture
Published on January 4, 2023
Written by Beth Gallagher
About a 5 minute read

Many employees are re-evaluating what they want and expect from their employers. This is a pivotal moment for companies to recalibrate program offerings and better support employees in applying their unique talents to purposeful projects in the communities where they live, work and raise their families. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
The New Reuse Economy: What’s Working (and Not Working) on the Quest for a Packaging Waste-Free Future
The New Reuse Economy: What’s Working (and Not Working) on the Quest for a Packaging Waste-Free Future
Published on January 3, 2023
Written by Maxine Perella
About a 6 minute read

While recycling and lightweighting packaging strategies are helpful, they still align more with a linear rather than circular economy. Here, Upstream CEO Matt Prindiville lays out his organization’s vision for a truly plastic waste-free future. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular EconomyOrganizational Governance
2 New Funds Show Companies, Investors Putting Money Where Their Mouths Are on Biodiversity Commitments
2 New Funds Show Companies, Investors Putting Money Where Their Mouths Are on Biodiversity Commitments
Published on December 30, 2022
About a 7 minute read

With a fresh spotlight on the critical role of biodiversity in the health of the planet, climate and economy, two ambitious new funds aim to mobilize millions in resources to scale on-the-ground, nature-preservation and -regeneration projects and nature-based climate solutions around the world. Read More...

Supply Chain
Cocoa Will Never Be Sustainable Without Living Wages for Farmers; New Action Guide Helps Companies Get There
Cocoa Will Never Be Sustainable Without Living Wages for Farmers; New Action Guide Helps Companies Get There
Published on December 29, 2022
About a 5 minute read

The VOICE Network’s Cocoa Barometer links the range of challenges facing cocoa-farming communities to pervasive poverty. The IDH’s new, free Living Wage Action Guide helps companies find the path to the best interventions for their situation. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Our Innate Psychology Is Fueling the Climate Crisis — Here’s How to Combat It
Our Innate Psychology Is Fueling the Climate Crisis — Here’s How to Combat It
Published on December 28, 2022
Written by Steve Wourgiotis
About a 5 minute read

We can’t keep communicating about climate change in ways that feed our evolutionary prejudices and continue kicking the can down the road. We must outsmart our biases using strategic communication tactics so we can take action when it matters — which is now. Here are 3 ways to hack our brains for climate action. Read More...

Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Putting Recycling to Work for People, Communities and the Planet
Putting Recycling to Work for People, Communities and the Planet
Published on December 27, 2022
Written by Dow
About a 5 minute read

To create a truly circular ecosystem for plastics, we need scalable innovations to close the gap between what consumers can recycle now and which plastics might become a regular part of a future recycling system. Read More...

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