CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
Without EPR policy, tens of millions of tons of textiles will continue to be landfilled, incinerated or leak into the environment every year. But as policy continues to develop, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation reminds businesses to keep innovating.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
Researchers at ETH Zurich have teamed up with the food industry to produce a
whole-fruit variety of chocolate that is not only more nutritious, it’s more
beneficial for farmers and the environment.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
In a new paper, scientists detail how the soon-to-be-ratified Treaty can help
protect marine species as climate change continues to warm the oceans.
COLLABORATION & CO-CREATION -
The Future Supplier Initiative’s collective-financing model aims to address the
main barriers preventing many textile factories from reducing resource
consumption or implementing renewable-energy solutions.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
Sustainable Brands Tokyo's Shigeki Aoki talks with Mazda President and CEO Masahiro Moro about how the 104-year-old auto manufacturer’s mission and strategies center around 'the joy of driving.'
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
AmorSui's new line of higher-quality, inclusive, washable and recyclable garments eliminate waste and better protect medical personnel. We spoke with founder Beau Wangtrakuldee about her vision for a circular commerce model for medical supplies.
ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE -
Edinburgh’s recent ban on ads for fossil fuels and other high-carbon products
exemplifies a desire to shift those ad spaces toward cleaner, more viable alternatives and ads that promote low-carbon behaviors.
REGULATION & PUBLIC POLICY -
I-2117 is already destabilizing the state’s landmark carbon market — confusing businesses
and creating uncertainty about the future of climate policy.
MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
Update to 2025 Roadmap carries forward unfinished targets from the original plan
and outlines new steps toward circular design, based on insights from 130+
US Plastic Pact Activators.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS -
Tourism marketing has largely centered around traveler desires such as pleasant
weather and low prices. Now, it must also consider how travelers’ presence impacts locals, the local economy, wildlife and the natural environment.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
This week in regenerative-ag news, Heineken, innocent Drinks and Rainforest
Alliance all revealed progress in scaling practices that increase resilience in
food and beverage supply chains around the world.
ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE -
If Boards acknowledge their fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interest
of a company as defined by its purpose — and work with management to adopt
a social purpose as the company’s reason for being and have oversight of the
purpose — it can help propel the purpose economy into a formidable force for
good.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
As Deschutes and Patagonia Provisions partner on beers made from regenerative
grain, nearly 50% of beer lovers around the world say they will pay more for a
sustainable brew.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS -
As brands grapple with their position on LGBTQIA+ issues and building
inclusivity and diversity across their businesses, the latest Outvertising
Consumer Report offers plenty of advice for being more effective.
ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE -
A new Quantis report has identified several common gaps in company strategies
that will keep businesses sustainability targets out of reach and five key
priorities for companies to adopt.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS -
New survey of Gen Zs in the US and Canada suggest a growing distrust of
influencers; and while sustainability is still a consideration when purchasing,
budget, price and brand authenticity are paramount.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
New partnership between the Meat Institute and Supplier LOCT signifies a pivotal
moment in the effort to tackle the climate impacts of our food system and offers
a template for other industries to follow.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
Developing economies — which account for 52 out of 71 economies improving since
2019 — are making strides, but significant investment is needed to bridge gaps
and increase market share.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Barriers remain, particularly around data; but a joint AFi-CDP report finds 7% of companies assessed have eliminated deforestation from at least one supply chain.
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR CHANGE -
Abillion founder & CEO Vikas Garg shares insights and impacts from the app — which has become the world’s largest consumer-review platform for vegan foods and products.