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Finnish Bio-Based Innovations Could Be a Game-Changer for Plastic Packaging
Finnish Bio-Based Innovations Could Be a Game-Changer for Plastic Packaging
Published on August 26, 2022
Written by Ulla Lainio
About a 4 minute read

Once ranked the ‘greenest’ country in the world, Finland’s strong R&D programs have kept the country at the forefront of innovation in bio-based and circular solutions for materials and packaging. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
Northwestern Researchers Uncover Simple Method for Destroying ‘Forever Chemicals’
Northwestern Researchers Uncover Simple Method for Destroying ‘Forever Chemicals’
Published on August 26, 2022
About a 6 minute read

New study pinpoints Achilles’ heel for major PFAS classes — persistent chemicals linked to a host of adverse health effects — which causes the compounds to fall apart into benign products. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
This Startup Is Enhancing the Ocean’s Ability to Store Carbon, Reversing Acidification
This Startup Is Enhancing the Ocean’s Ability to Store Carbon, Reversing Acidification
Published on August 25, 2022
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 5 minute read

Ebb Carbon’s pioneering carbon-removal technology combines with electrochemistry to accelerate the ocean's natural process of carbon removal, safely storing it for 10,000+ years, whilst simultaneously reducing ocean acidity — helping heal one of our strongest assets in the climate change fight. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
Clif Bar’s Clif Corps Partners with Venus Williams to Advance Equity and Access to Nature and Sport
Clif Bar’s Clif Corps Partners with Venus Williams to Advance Equity and Access to Nature and Sport
Published on August 25, 2022
About a 3 minute read

The initiative kicks off with an event series from longtime partner Outdoor Afro, furthering its mission to inspire Black connections and leadership in nature. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
The Hidden Cost of Cryptocurrency and NFTs
The Hidden Cost of Cryptocurrency and NFTs
Published on August 24, 2022
Written by Andrew Blauvelt and Joël Désiré
About a 4 minute read

Companies with significant ESG commitments to shareholders will not be able to hold investments in cryptocurrencies or NFTs and still meet their sustainability goals; public companies with these technologies in their portfolios will be responsible for the emissions created by their investments. Read More...

Supply ChainOrganizational Governance
Tazo’s Transition to Regenerative Organic a Linchpin of Tea Industry’s Sustainability Ambitions
Tazo’s Transition to Regenerative Organic a Linchpin of Tea Industry’s Sustainability Ambitions
Published on August 24, 2022
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 6 minute read

The tea brand’s ‘Regenerative Roadmap’ aims to completely reimagine the way Tazo creates its teas, and plays a key role in industry giant ekaterra’s overarching sustainability strategy. Read More...

Supply ChainInnovation & Technology
Coca-Cola Bottler Partners to Optimize Its Supply Chain — on a Financial and a Molecular Level
Coca-Cola Bottler Partners to Optimize Its Supply Chain — on a Financial and a Molecular Level
Published on August 23, 2022
About a 5 minute read

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler and one of the world's leading consumer goods companies, has embarked on two potentially game-changing, collaborative initiatives to fast-track sustainability innovation throughout its supply chain. Read More...

Supply ChainCollaboration & Co-CreationOrganizational Governance
Ben & Jerry’s, Tony’s Chocolonely Begin ‘Love A-Fair’ in Name of 100% Slavery-Free Chocolate
Ben & Jerry’s, Tony’s Chocolonely Begin ‘Love A-Fair’ in Name of 100% Slavery-Free Chocolate
Published on August 22, 2022
About a 4 minute read

The two companies known for their passion for social justice and ethical chocolate have joined forces to end modern slavery and child labor in the cocoa industry. Read More...

Materials & PackagingInnovation & Technology
Perfect Day Is Helping Brands Give Cows, and the Planet, a Rest with Animal-Free Dairy
Perfect Day Is Helping Brands Give Cows, and the Planet, a Rest with Animal-Free Dairy
Published on August 19, 2022
Written by Nina Purton
About a 5 minute read

The biotech startup uses microflora to produce whey protein that’s genetically identical to the milk-derived version, without a cow in sight. And it’s poised for massive impacts, thanks to a growing number of brand partnerships. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Like ‘Majik’: This Kenyan Startup Is Producing Clean Drinking Water from Thin Air
Like ‘Majik’: This Kenyan Startup Is Producing Clean Drinking Water from Thin Air
Published on August 18, 2022
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 4 minute read

Majik Water has found an ingenious way to capture the water from the atmosphere, even in arid regions — harnessing a limitless resource and providing a sustainable solution for thousands of Kenyans, with a goal of reaching 100M people by 2030. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Recurate’s Inaugural Resale Report Highlights Goldmine in Brand-Owned Recommerce
Recurate’s Inaugural Resale Report Highlights Goldmine in Brand-Owned Recommerce
Published on August 17, 2022
About a 3 minute read

Many brands that offer pre-owned merchandise through their own retail channels initially do it for sustainability reasons — to keep useful products out of landfills. While that is an important benefit of recommerce, thinking of it only in those terms is overlooking major business opportunities. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
10 Biomimetic Innovations Poised to Tackle Countless Climate, Biodiversity, Business Challenges
10 Biomimetic Innovations Poised to Tackle Countless Climate, Biodiversity, Business Challenges
Published on August 16, 2022
About a 7 minute read

The Biomimicry Institute’s 2022 cohort of Ray of Hope Prize finalists are leveraging nature’s genius to revolutionize textiles, wind turbines, waste remediation, building materials, cleaning products, sunscreen, plastics and more. Read More...

Organizational Governance
New Research Highlights the Importance of Evolving Wildlife Tourism Policies
New Research Highlights the Importance of Evolving Wildlife Tourism Policies
Published on August 16, 2022
Written by JoAnna Haugen
About a 5 minute read

Recent findings and the popularity of wildlife tourism show that tour operators should have an animal welfare policy in place alongside other social responsibility protocols that should evolve as new information becomes available. Travel companies needing to develop or update such a policy can begin with the tips below. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
New Vertical Aquaculture Technology Offers Sustainable, Profitable, Scalable Protein Source
New Vertical Aquaculture Technology Offers Sustainable, Profitable, Scalable Protein Source
Published on August 15, 2022
About a 4 minute read

Housed in cargo containers, Atarraya’s ‘plug-and-play,’ AI-powered Shrimpbox delivers up to 10x the ROI of traditional poultry or swine farming, creating new opportunities for farmers — even in landlocked, highly populated areas. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Alaska Airlines Aiming to Advance Low-Carbon Aviation Through Corporate Partnerships, Shared Learning
Alaska Airlines Aiming to Advance Low-Carbon Aviation Through Corporate Partnerships, Shared Learning
Published on August 15, 2022
About a 3 minute read

New program expands first-in-the-US agreement with corporate partners to reduce business travel emissions through sustainable aviation fuels. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Just Capital Highlights 100 Companies Advancing Racial Equity, Opportunity for Workers and Communities
Just Capital Highlights 100 Companies Advancing Racial Equity, Opportunity for Workers and Communities
Published on August 12, 2022
About a 5 minute read

Companies cannot afford to ignore racial equity or neglect cultivating inclusive opportunity and mobility; their shareholders, employees, communities and customers are all paying attention to how they bring their commitments to life through action. Read More...

Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Yes, Beach Cleanups Still Play an Important Role in Ocean Restoration
Yes, Beach Cleanups Still Play an Important Role in Ocean Restoration
Published on August 12, 2022
Written by Dow
About a 7 minute read

The overall puzzle of ocean restoration is complex; but to Dow, it is clear that organized cleanups are one of the most important pieces — because they can create a spark that will ignite the type of passion it takes to drive change. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Retailers and the Food Waste Fight: The Journey Continues
Retailers and the Food Waste Fight: The Journey Continues
Published on August 11, 2022
Written by Sustainable Brands
About a 5 minute read

Between new approaches to labeling, innovative coatings, redistribution and data-driven solutions, retailers across the Western world continue to fight the good fight against food waste. Read More...

Organizational Governance
How the Sustainability Journey Can Be a Powerful Tool for Change
How the Sustainability Journey Can Be a Powerful Tool for Change
Published on August 10, 2022
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 9 minute read

At a recent Sustainable Brands virtual event, leaders from the CPG, restaurant and IT industries highlighted how they sold important ideas and ambitions around impact and responsibility internally, and how that translates to external success. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Aqua Cultured Foods Aims to Eradicate Overfishing with Sushi That Isn’t Sushi
Aqua Cultured Foods Aims to Eradicate Overfishing with Sushi That Isn’t Sushi
Published on August 9, 2022
Written by Tom Idle
About a 6 minute read

Despite over 80% of the world’s fish stocks being fully exploited or overexploited, global seafood demand is expected to jump another 30% by 2030. Aqua Cultured aims to deliver affordable, nutritious seafood alternatives to allow our oceans to recover. Read More...

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