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Quantifying the Benefits of Women’s Empowerment: The Missing Metric for Game-Changing Climate Action

Published on September 28, 2022

Written by Tom Idle

About a 6 minute read

The W+ Standard is the first globally recognized framework that measures and monetizes women’s empowerment. Empower Co. is engaging with companies keen to cement their women’s-empowerment programs with robust data — and shift the mindset around climate action from mitigation to net positivity. Read More...

Marketing & Communications

Strong Roots Continues Mission to ‘Fix the Freezer Aisle’ with Carbon-Labeled Foods

Published on September 27, 2022

About a 2 minute read

The Ireland-based B Corp joins a growing number of brands aiming to help consumers understand how its products fit into a more climate-conscious approach to eating. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Innovation & Technology

Trending: Carbon-Capture Innovators Continue Paving Path to Climate-Beneficial Future

Published on September 27, 2022

About a 7 minute read

2 startups at the forefront of the carbon-capture space, Air Company and LanzaTech, continue to expand their portfolio of carbon-negative products and groundbreaking brand partnerships that will ensure global proliferation of their technologies. Read More...

Circular Economy Innovation & Technology Organizational Governance

Selfridges & Circularity: Signs of a Shift, But Still a Bit Short

Published on September 26, 2022

Written by Erin Williams

About a 4 minute read

More brands seem to be taking a two-pronged approach to growth — continuing to sell new products while demonstrating their ‘care’ for the planet through circular initiatives and takeback schemes. When will companies truly commit to changing the products they sell and how they sell them? Read More...

Organizational Governance Organizational Governance

‘The Way Out Is In:’ 7 Practices for Overcoming Hopelessness in Pursuit of a Just, Flourishing World

Published on September 23, 2022

Written by Jo Confino

About a 15 minute read

During difficult times, we have a choice to either be daring or retreat into a hole. So, the invitation is open to all of us to move beyond busyness, overwhelm and burnout and come back to our centre — so that we can touch our grief, recognize who we are and find a pathway to renewal. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change Circular Economy Marketing & Communications

Sainsbury’s ‘Sainsfreeze’ Pop-Up Will Show Brits New Ways to Reduce Food Waste, Save Money

Published on September 23, 2022

About a 4 minute read

The pop-up will resemble a walk-in freezer with familiar food items frozen in innovative ways to help reduce food waste, keep nearly ‘off’ items fresh for longer and help maximize space — with all foods on display given away for free. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Organizational Governance

This Company Is Sowing the Seeds for a Scalable Regenerative Ag Revolution

Published on September 22, 2022

Written by Scarlett Buckley

About a 5 minute read

Regrow’s climate-smart digital platform is making regenerative farming accessible and scalable for scientists, farm advisors, growers and conservationists, while pushing food giants toward their net-zero goals. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation

Carbon Trust Teams Up with Tech Giants to Tackle Climate Impact of Connected Devices

Published on September 21, 2022

About a 3 minute read

The group will develop the industry’s first specification for measuring, accounting for and decarbonizing the emissions associated with consumer use of connected devices. Read More...

Circular Economy Circular Economy Collaboration & Co-Creation Materials & Packaging

Trending: Industry Continues to Arm Itself in War on Plastic Waste

Published on September 21, 2022

About a 5 minute read

A new accelerator from the US Plastics Pact aims to catalyze broader adoption of reusable and refillable packaging options, while an upskilling program from rePurpose Global aims to help sustainability leaders more effectively tackle plastic pollution. Read More...

Finance & Investment Circular Economy

Moonshot Disability Accelerator Fund on Mission to Close the Disability Wealth Gap

Published on September 20, 2022

About a 5 minute read

It will begin by funding 10 global accelerators working with early-stage entrepreneurs innovating at the intersection of disability and technology. Read More...

Circular Economy Innovation & Technology

Andreu World Takes Next Steps Towards Circular Furniture Production

Published on September 20, 2022

Written by Geoff Nudelman

About a 4 minute read

CEO Jesús Linares discusses the rigors of achieving Cradle-to-Cradle certification, and venturing further into reuse and upcycling for the goal of 100% circularity by 2025. Read More...

New Metrics Marketing & Communications

Seventh Generation Launches Comprehensive Framework for Calculating Corporate Climate Impacts

Published on September 19, 2022

About a 5 minute read

“We seek to push the practice of corporate environmental reporting dramatically forward and advance a far more complete vision of authentic climate leadership free of finger-pointing. We consider this report a summons to arms and a call to action both swift and sweeping.” — Chief Impact Officer Ashley Orgain Read More...

Innovation & Technology Circular Economy

In Our Water- and Climate-Stressed World, There’s No Excuse for Wastewater Going to Waste

Published on September 19, 2022

Written by Tom Idle

About a 6 minute read

Globally, 80% of wastewater is discharged into local environments with minimal or no treatment — water that could be recycled and reused. California-based startup Aquacycl's waste-to-energy solution protects water resources while helping companies reduce costs. Read More...

Materials & Packaging Collaboration & Co-Creation Innovation & Technology

On Advances Circular Ambitions with Industry-First Shoe Made from Carbon Emissions

Published on September 16, 2022

About a 5 minute read

The Swiss sports brand has created a supply chain coalition with LanzaTech, Borealis and Technip Energies to transform captured carbon into running shoes. Read More...

New Metrics Innovation & Technology

Team of Scientists Unveil Space-Tech Platform That Tracks Carbon in Every Tree

Published on September 15, 2022

About a 3 minute read

CTREES’ global dataset provides a nearly real-time picture of the carbon implications of forest conservation and restoration at the local, national and global level — ensuring results from efforts to reach global climate targets can be accurately reported. Read More...

Innovation & Technology

‘Rivers Are Life’ Highlights Local River-Restoration Efforts with Potential for Global Impact

Published on September 15, 2022

Written by Dow

About a 7 minute read

The platform highlights and connects individuals who are enacting river-beneficial solutions in their own communities. These 'River Heroes' represent efforts that start on a local scale but create ripple effects that expand beyond. Read More...

Innovation & Technology

Tyre Collective Stops Sneaky Source of Pollution on Road to True Zero-Emission Mobility

Published on September 14, 2022

Written by Scarlett Buckley

About a 4 minute read

EVs might mitigate tailpipe emissions; but cars emit another massive, overlooked form of pollution: Tire particles. The Tyre Collective is spearheading the monitor of tire wear and capturing tire particles at the source. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Circular Economy

CVS Health, Target, Walmart Share Insights from Piloting Ideas to Move ‘Beyond the Plastic Bag’

Published on September 14, 2022

About a 5 minute read

New report shares insights to guide retailers on effective reusable bag models — a key solution as regulations to reduce reliance on single-use plastic bags grow across the US. Read More...

Marketing & Communications

First-of-Their-Kind Frameworks Raise Bar on Sustainability Transparency of Meat, Alternative Proteins

Published on September 13, 2022

About a 6 minute read

2 new reporting frameworks from FAIRR and Good Food Institute enable alternative meat, seafood, eggs and dairy companies to more accurately assess their climate, biodiversity, nutrition and other ESG impacts. Read More...

Materials & Packaging

Enhanced Biodegradation Technology Could Significantly Reduce Clothing Impact at the Landfill

Published on September 13, 2022

Written by Geoff Nudelman

About a 4 minute read

37.5 Technology is offering brand partners a new additive that greatly improves and expedites the biodegradability of textiles, for free — to encourage broader industry adoption and help eliminate one of our biggest polluters. Read More...