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The $5 million project could start this fall and wrap up by spring 2020.

Cider brand Frosty Jack’s, is replacing its 3-litre PET bottles with 2.5 litre bottles, in a move designed to “see 22 million fewer units of alcohol consum…

Emirates planes will soon be free of plastic straws.

Packaging SolutionsA new website has been launched to showcase the benefits of drinks cans, reflecting the UK’s growing demand for more sustainable d…

In a bid to restore high-quality coffee production in regions that have come under threat due to factors like environmental disaster, economic hardship or political conflict, Nespresso is working to provide farmers with training and material that will help them improve coffee yield and quality.

At the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, over 140 senior executives from the beauty industry convened in New York City to delve into sustainability issues.

The meat industry is under siege these days over issues of sustainability.  The major recommendation of the EAT-Lancet report is to cut consumption of red meat by half in order to reduce greenhouse……

England’s iconic Oval ground will host the opening game of this year’s cricket world cup on Thursday – and plastic pollution is set to be the biggest loser.

As shipping faces more regulation and there are wider demands for commercial transparency, we can no longer afford to turn the other cheek and accept corruption as a cost of doing business, notes Leon van Duivendijk, Director Shared Resources, Vroon B.V.

The government will launch its Climate Action Plan today…

Following the Carbon Literacy workshop held on the morning of SportTech 2019 at Lord’s on 22 May, SVG Europe launched the ‘One Planet’ …

Speaking exclusively with FN, Timberland president Jim Pisani talks President Trump, challenges to overcome and collaborations.

Supermarket announces a refreshed strategy focused on boosting its online and own brand offerings.

A strawberry-flavoured vodka made by distilling the discarded whey from cheese-making, an apple vodka flavoured with 14 varietals of “non-GMO” apples and an organic gin and vodka from Speyside. All making their drinks industry bow in the last few weeks, these new products underline emphatically…

Rafting is fun for people, but what about rivers? Five rafting outfitters talk about how they keep the river clean and help protect the environment.

Inquiry will assess UK’s efforts to create a circular economy…

The federal government of Canada announced on June 10th their national plan to address single-use plastic pollution.The goals of this plan are set to be achieved as early as 2021,…

TAKT is attempting to rewrite the script when it comes to production and consumption, including the entire lifecycle of their products. the copenhagen-based brand aims to rewrite the script when it comes to consumption, from manufacturing to shipping and from repairs to recycling.

Sustainability is a top priority at Workday Rising and Workday Rising Europe. See highlights from our Workday Rising Sustainability and Community Report.

Bengaluru-based Bambrew manufactures bamboo straws, cutlery, and packaging materials with the help of tribals in the Northeast. In a year, the team claims to have made a revenue of Rs 10 lakh….

AZ Big Media Republic Services achieves sustainability goals | AZ Big Media…

If you haven’t heard of Allbirds yet, you will soon. Kiwi, Tim Brown, together with engineer Joey Swillinger created Allbirds, a footwear company creating a range to suit your everyday needs, from loungers to runners. What is special about the brand is the materials they use and the sustainable nature of their process.

To celebrate this International Day of Cooperatives, learn more about three Ohio based co-ops efforts towards sustainable consumption and production.

In an exclusive interview with SAFETY4SEA, Nick Brown, Communications Director at Bureau Veritas, invites industry to bridge the gender gap and support effective leadership.

Despite promises, it’s hard to deny that the UK’s standards on agriculture, air pollution, and climate change are under threat.

British mushroom grower G’s Fresh Mushrooms received the Fresh Produce Consortium’s Fresh Award for CSR Excellence for its introduction of the molded pulp punnet for mushrooms.

Honored at ProFoods Live conference, Hiland Dairy Foods Company earns Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing award.

Africa and the Middle East present their own set of issues that require a fresh set of eyes. But rose-coloured glasses aside, in what ways is blockchain creating consequential change?

IKEA has never really been the portrait of sustainability, but in a major shift, the company has announced some seriously ambitious green initiatives.

JoAnn Strickon, global sustainability manager, shares common misconceptions of the role and the importance of sustainability in businesses of all sizes.

The 40 under 40 winner shares how he came up with a process to move the campus’ first building toward zero waste.

How are companies encouraging environmentalism as a lifestyle in its employees?

The Fellowship Programme is designed to bring highly qualified people from academia, the business world, and civil society to the institute, who provide expertise, inspiration, and creative input…

REI Co-op is investing a total of $157,500 in 12 local nonprofit organizations in Atlanta in 2018, as part of the co-op’s continued commitment to steward outdoor spaces and connect people to the outdoors.

As music festival NOS Alive embark on a groundbreaking partnership with the United Nations around Agenda 2030, founder Álvaro Covões explains why sustainability has been part of the festival DNA from day one, and how one night in Lisbon saved a young Radiohead.

WeSustain is the integrated software solution that enables simplified sustainability management. Safely operated as a SaaS solution from the T-Systems cloud,…

Sam Kass believes there is no single, right way for the world to eat: rather, if everyone eats a little better, we can achieve environmental goals.

Belgian Colruyt Group had a first with its latest yearly report, as it added a separate sustainability report to its already elaborate yearly booklet.

The Cement Sustainability Initiative will be moving from its WBCSD home to join the Global Cement and Concrete Association in London in January 2019.

WITH regards to traditional understanding, business has not been as usual in recent years, and won’t be so in the next few either.A Forbes article published in…

The purpose of this report, and the guidance within it, is to empower businesses and individuals to make the business case for improving environmental and social impact activities and to enable them to measure and demonstrate the value their organisations derive from such practices.

Travel Foundation program address issues integral to fragile natural environments…

Read about Dow Jones Sustainability Index names Adidas leader and more news related to apparel industry at Fibre2Fashion…

Today we are launching a new policy document that we hope will promote the concept of sustainability within our community. Our Sustainability Pledge is about ensuring that we do the right thing, but we hope in doing this it prompts attendees at our events to go back to their schools and consider…

Wednesday 10 October is Sustainability Day. You are most welcome to join us for one of the activities at our campus. No need to register.

“One Community is creating a global sustainability methodology built on open source DIY designs for sustainable food, energy, housing, education, for-profit and non-profit economic design, social architecture, fulfilled living, global stewardship practices, and more.

Companies may be cherry-picking sustainability measures that make them look good, while huge variation in what’s reported makes meaningful comparisons across firms impossible, a new international study shows.

Canada’s #1 Fashion and Beauty Magazine…

Wyoming cattle rancher, Kacy Atkinson, shares her story of beef sustainability, including water conservation, animal care, and grazing management.

Sustainability awareness has become an important requirement for business success in the property, construction and infrastructure industry, according to new research carried out by the Supply Chain Sustainability School of Australia.

Sustainable fashion brand Nicholas K discusses “conscious design.”…

It’s time for companies to stop being humble and modest about their environmental achievements.

The MIT Office of Sustainability awards grants that provide funding for new projects exploring on-site renewable energy storage systems and prototyping carbon-neutral cooling systems.

The US National Pork Board is among several other organisations that will become part of a sustainability research platform.

The 2020 Evoque will be Range Rover’s first ‘mild-hybrid’ EV…

Though LEED Lab course, NC State students help improve environmental sustainability at Wolf Ridge Apartments.

What are technology companies doing to be more sustainable? Can they be doing better? iSchool student Jessica looks into some sustainability initiatives at Microsoft and encourages all technology companies, enthusiasts, and consumers to make wise choices and support sustainable companies.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest report Advancing Sustainability Together? Citizen-Generated Data and the Sustainable Development Goals.The research is the result of a collabora……

Mmaking public transport efficient and accessible should be one of the challenges of building a new Malaysia, says Mustafa K Anuar.The government’s move to introduce passes allowing for unlimited use of public transport starting 1 January 2019 year in the Klang Valley is a step in the right direction…

Global sustainability specialist Anthesis announces addition of GoodBrand to its growing operation…

PARIS, FRANCE The Centre Pompidou, designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, is a 20th-century architectural marvel, immediately r…

To reach sustainability, we should consider what kind of world we actually want.Policies that are designed to control progress at molecular level will in practice prevent innovation and solutions, wr…

Climate change and deforestation are putting more than half the world’s wild coffee species at risk of extinction and threatening the sustainability of global coffee production, scientists have warned.

Why do people in the real estate industry rarely talk about the one of biggest changes to hit the real estate industry over the past few decades: the declining profitability of the real estate brokerage?

The apparel retail landscape has changed rapidly in recent years. While there are still some laggards in the industry, most brands want to do the right thing when it comes to sustainability, with smart brands now recognising that operating in a sustainable manner goes hand in hand with business…

On Tuesday, the nonprofit will offer a workshop entitled Solar energy: The option for the future,” headed by Jean Carlo Orta, from INVERSOL.

Oxford’s environmental programs are designed to benefit the community and the surrounding ecosystem using more than 200,000 of its 1.5M ft² real estate.

Duke faculty who want to incorporate sustainability literacy or education into their courses now have two programs to help them.

This past weekend, more than 100 leading national authorities on climate change and sustainability attended the Yale Environmental Dialogues — a workshop series at the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. During the series, discussions focused on ideas related to strengthening the environment and building a more sustainable future.

As more investors pursue strategies that consider relevant environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, they look to data to inform the investment process. A new World Resources Institute analysis found that investors still face significant sustainability data challenges.

Any global effort on climate change is toothless without the cooperation of national governments and their ability to act to support their aims.

High Cotton Award winners display commitment to conservation…

Sustainability in the world of fashion is soaring when it comes to consumer desire, according to global fashion search platform Lyst. Searches for “vegan leather” increased by 119% since October; the term “vegan fashion” was responsible for over 9.3 million social impressions, according to new…

Color Solutions International discusses the “communication of color” for fashion brands.

Talk about Innovation and we think of new, bright, shiny.We immediately want or ‘need’ the latest version of our phone, laptop or other device; we immediately assume we need to replace the ‘old’ version – which may only be 12-18 months old – to take advantage of the new, even if in reality the ……

LinkedIn Twitter Sustainability reporting is mainstream. Its growth across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the rest of the world has been marked. Yet it is still seen by some as an exercise in compliance and a cost rather than an opportunity.

Here are this year’s honorees for outstanding sustainability achievements at NC State University.

Gap Inc. announced Monday new plans to accelerate sustainable product innovation for Old Navy and Banana Republic.

The forum taught attendees about USC’s law-mandated sustainability policies.

Top 3 corporate sustainability trends all business leaders should watch in 2019, identified through one-on-one conversations with companies across industries.

Arup Melbourne by Hassell partnered with Arup…

A new tool for investors has changed the game for directors.

Lehigh Hanson has announced its commitment to enhancing concrete sustainability with the use of portland limestone cement and slag.

Matthew Frost, discusses the company’s Sustainability 2025 goals and the positive impact they have had on its supply chain…

Cereal giant has pledged to support a million smallholders by 2030, while continuing work towards its waste, energy, and GHG goals…

“Sustainability role modeling is one of the goals of One Community’s open source and free-sharing process that includes sustainable approaches to food, energy, and housing, education, for-profit and non-profit economic design, social architecture, fulfilled living, and global stewardship practices.

In addition to offering reusable bags, Walmart announced emission reductions via Project Gigaton, as well as new sustainable textile goals.

Our consumers are quality-focused and want an elevated coffee experience. They also care deeply about sustainability. In fact, a high percentage of global consumers believe that companies need to place as equal a weight, or more, on societal interests as they do business interests.

How OEKO-TEX supports environmentally friendly leather production, improved occupational safety and socially acceptable working conditions.

In her first piece for Impakter, writer Elena Latici delves into what Outlander can teach us about sustainability, pushing us into asking ourself questions like: “What can we live without?”…

UK-based Bennetts Associates is the first architecture practice in the world to achieve approved Science Based Targets and commit to the UN’s Climate Neutral Now campaign…

For those who enjoy the finer things in life……

In line with business leaders across the industrial gamut, private equity firms are increasingly on-board with sustainability projects.

Environmental science and conservation news…

Grad student Mickey Gilchrist’s research, supported by Addenda Capital and MITACS, will help decision-makers address climate change through sustainable investment.

PVH’s corporate responsibility head Melissa discusses the group’s ambitious sustainability goals and their link to human rights.

Check out the eco-friendly elements involved with the design of Springs Preserve’s NV Energy Foundation Sustainability Gallery.

Proceeds from the Bond will be used to support ethical coffee farming in its supply chain and green energy measures at 10,000 of its global stores…

Lazy Bee Gardens observes sustainable farming not just in using water properly, but by treating the soil correctly; in taking care of the earth …

The Agrobiodiversity Index is an innovative tool to calculate how well countries are conserving and using their agricultural biodiversity. The first Index Report includes a 10-country analysis offering practical recommendations to improve the use of agrobiodiversity in diets,…

How do young Swiss designers make an impact in an international market, and what’s important to them as they set out in their careers?

Paul Magel of Computer Generated Solutions discusses retail brands’ success with sustainability solutions.

Partnership aims to help companies avoid ethics and transparency pitfalls within private brands…

Marks and Spencer’s sustainability director Mike Barry has announced plans to step down from leading the retailer’s “Plan A” strategy.

When guests enter the lobby of the Hotel X in Toronto, the green message is loud and clear. Behind the front desk is a show-stopping 25-by-25-foot living wall with 1,500 individual plants. Matt Black, director of Brand Management calls it a “striking mission statement.” But the message doesn’t…

Just as our industry has evolved, so have consumers. They are disconnected from their food, but they crave more information.

Circular Economy Initiatives – Circular economy initiatives have been gaining traction in recent years as the manufacturing of products is striving to be more sustainable. As a r…

Woolcool is encouraging customers to send back its wool boxes and liners to be cleaned and re-used…

Canadian legislators are aiming to phase out single-use plastics such as straws, coffee lids, shopping bags, and straws within the next two years.

The UK is one of Europe’s worst offenders for illegally exporting electronic waste to developing countries…

It’s retailers job to help customers manoeuvre their sustainability dilemma and gently nudge them their behaviour into more sustainable actions.

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With their ever increasing populations cities must look to the circular economy to fight global warming.

In this week’s edition of Climate Joy, Gatwick Airport in the UK launches a reusable cup scheme to reduce waste, and Canada winning the world over by banning single-use plastic and making the captivity of whale and dolphins illegal…

Maine will ban single-use plastic bags in grocery stores statewide by 2020, according to legislation signed by the governor Monday.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News.

Vivobarefoot will be basing collections around three material groups: plant-based polymers, recycled components and natural materials.

Recycle solar panels: Griffith Uni research says we need a circular economy to ensure safe management of the solar panel and battery waste issue.

News – UK Haulage News, Logistics and Transport News, Road Transport News, Freight and Shipping News…

The 2019 Leadership in Sustainability Prize is awarded to the Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living.

There has been a lot written lately about the state of the fundraising industry. The numbers are in and overall giving in 2018 was up 1.6%!But take a closer look and the numbers are Read more……

Trinity has announced the establishment of a new sustainability fund to “enable initiatives to improve campus sustainability and more sustainable behaviours” this morning.According to an email circulated to staff and students by Trinity Registrar Professor Paula Murphy, projects which are “student…

Sustainability is a business approach that seeks to build long-run competitiveness without unduly compromising short-term profitability and cash flows.In order words, sustainability is a value cre……

Second-hand fashion is set to become a bigger market than luxury by 2022. The fashion resale economy is thriving at a rapid rate fuelled by changing consumer attitudes to embrace the importance of sustainability and helping the environment.

Joao Ministro in this interview shares his experience of working in rural development and responsible tourism in the Algarve region of Portugal: learn about the destination’s challenges and economic development opportunities. Joao, sustainability is now a key topic for most destinations, but it wasn’t always like this. Do you remember the first time you heard or thought about “sustainable tourism”? It’s been a long time since I first heard the expression “sustainable tourism”.

Daily Coffee News by Roast magazine provides essential only news and resources for specialty coffee professionals. Daily Coffee News covers coffee news from seed to cup, including stories on coffee origin, imports, exports, logistics, supply chains, sustainability, retail, baristas, roasting and…

Sometimes less is more, so we offer this brief video with a focus on explaining sustainability using simple natural science. Do you need a new way to make sustainability make sense to your clients?Try showing them this video by Alexandre Magnin, which also discusses the four root causes of unsustai…

With the New Year upon us we may reflect on some of the big issues that the world is facing. One of the biggest is our stewardship of the planet and our use of resources in a rational and sustainable way.

The report illustrates Del Monte Foods’ dedication to environmental, social and governance advancements   Del Monte Foods (U.S.subsidiary of Del Monte […]…

PARIS, FRANCE Between the place de la Bastille and the place de la Nation, the Beauvau market – also called the Aligre market (in name …

Search for evidence runs until March 08…

PARIS, FRANCE The Pont Neuf is considered to be the oldest stone bridge in Paris.  Henri IV ordered it to be constructed in 1578.  Tw…

Slides made from Wilson tennis balls and color-block pants made from two Columbia Sportswear ski jackets are two of her more unexpected designs.

Pollard Group has created a Sustainability Checklist to help customers maximise the sustainability benefits of their packaging.

New environmental taxes will hit consumers — but incentives will ease the pain for business…

The European Commission contributes to the increase of sustainable water usage in agriculture through short and long-term strategies.

Technology? Check. A sustainable workforce of the future? Check. Circular design? Check. Google’s District and Renewable Energy Lead Asim Tahir on how Google…

Burts Bees got into a room a few years ago with retailers, brands, suppliers and NGOs to talk about how to work collectively on sustainable progress in the b…

Sharing your sustainability practices cultivates customer goodwill and sets an example for other businesses in the green industry.

The social influence of key stakeholders can make or break your projects. Strategic stakeholder engagement is a critical component of any successful sustainability brand.

Golfers and their fans have new inspiration to go solar, go EV, and to go for energy efficiency at home and in the club house…

The idea of reusing materials resulting from renovation or demolition work is gaining momentum.

Dubai airline Emirates has made a network-wide commitment to reduce single-use plastics on board its aircraft…

Plastics Recyclers Europe published a paper identifying the prerequisites for increasing recycling of flexible polyethylene into a high-quality raw material while ensuring a sustainable and cost-effective process.

What makes a thriving city? That’s the question that Circle Economy, Kate Raworth and the City of Amsterdam address in the creation of the Amsterdam City Doughnut, with the insights captured in the report Building blocks for the new strategy Amsterdam Circular 2020-2025.

Peru has become the first country to implement the PepsiCo Recycling with Purpose circular economy model.The program was announced earlier this year as one that would be rolled out in 10 countries over the next two years…

McCormick & Co., the Baltimore-based maker of spices and seasonings (NYSE: MKC), stands out in the consumer food products sector for its aggressive…

At this year’s Global Dairy Congress, Tetra Pak’s new executive vice president, Ola Elmqvist, will share insights into future thinking for sustainability.

Welcome to a monthly column within our broader sustainability section which is going to focus on what fashion is doing to address the issues in its industry. Boutique by Shelter – brought to you by Retail Insider with Clipper and Give Back Box We all think we know the deal with charity shops.

The pack giant promises to become the world’s most sustainable hardgoods brand yet.

Sustainability is now an ecommerce packaging imperative. Learn what brands are doing and how innovation plays a role in sustainability efforts.

Mr.Mohammed Adjei Sowah, the Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive has urged financial institutions an…

Circular Economy is a model that is being implemented little by little in numerous sectors and businesses. Innovation is a great ally to this new concept, which accelerates the search for new technological solutions that let us improve current production and consumption processes.

All actors are needed to reach the goal but especially women are a key starting point By Maricela de la Torre-Castro, Stockholm University maricela (at) natgeo.su.se In my recent article, I used the concept of inclusive management to represent “any management strategy that consciously and explicitly…

TUI Group has published its 2018 Sustainability Report, showing how the company performed four years into its sustainability strategy ‘Better Holidays, Better World’.The 2020 strategy includes four core pillars where TUI aims to advance sustainable tourism at scale within its own operations, along…

Read more about Circular economy likely to generate 1.4 crore jobs in 5-7 years: Kant on Business Standard.Circular economy implies reusing waste back into the production cycle to produce new products and uses instead of wasting such materials with embedded resources…

“You should be able to come to city hall and expect not to eat a meal off of foam plates and use plastic forks and knives,” said Coun. Catherine McKenney, who put forward the motion.

Hydro Flask, an award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and soft good innovations and a Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE) company, has pledged a contribution of its reusable stainless steel products during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in support of the Plastic Impact Alliance – a grassroots commitment to removing single-use plastics from Outdoor Retailer.

Washington State Ferries released a two-year action plan to improve air quality, protect orca whales and reduce emissions and waste.

The six-month accelerator program seeks ideas in the plastics, energy storage and recycling value chains.

Corrugated and paper packaging company Smurfit Kappa recently released its latest Sustainable Development Report, which details the steps is taking to reach a goal of full sustainability.

Since its launch in 2017, City to Sea’s Refill campaign has spurred dozens of big and small businesses to offer free water bottle refills. To mark National Refill Day 2019, edie explores the impact of the campaign to date.

It’s a fact: People like stuff. The more stuff they have, the better they think they feel. That means, in only a few decades—when the world’s population is e…

Previous attempts to limit plastic bags in the city have failed.

Day one will be graced by the minister of the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana-Dlamini Zuma…

The global focus on plastic pollution isn’t a distraction from other planetary issues.

According to an investigation by RECOUP into the introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) in the UK, it believes that the collection and recycling of non-drink packaging still needs to be transformed.

What happens to resource efficiency, recycling and waste management in a world where disownership is becoming the new normal?

The two new pieces of legislation mean that there are now five US states that have approved bans on single-use plastic bags.

The world’s waste crisis is spurring innovations to create circular economies that generate zero waste and zero carbon.

Burberry has added two new science-based sustainability targets concerning greenhouse gas emissions to its responsibility strategy for 2022. …

Plan to use ocean plastic is accompanied by launch of new collection consisting of six Re-Nylon backpacks…

A group of leading business have launched a global initiative aimed at jumpstarting the plastics circular economy.

New brand By Humankind aims to eliminate plastic waste through more sustainable products such as refillable deodorants and dehydrated mouthwash.

A STUDY carried out by Basel  Action Network, BAN, a global body fighting for a cleaner environment, in 2016, showed that about 500,000 used computers 75 per cent of which are junks and unserviceable, were imported into the country annually.

Tech giant Google has launched a new circular economy initiative aimed at addressing an “inherently unsustainable” demand for resources and products by leveraging the transformational potential of technology.

Best Buy reported that it has collected 2 billion pounds of e-waste and appliances for recycling since launching a consumer electronics takeback program in 2009. Now the retailer is expanding the consumer program, and working to increase waste diversion for all US operations.

An official study on the health impacts of emissions from energy from waste facilities has ended with the findings that there is no link between the opening of EfW plants and a heightened risk of infant mortality or other birth defects.

PARIS, FRANCE An atmospheric theatre in American parlance, the Grand Rex’s main auditorium features a starred ceiling and fairytale decor…

A little-known magazine from the 1970s is worth a flip-thru as it focused on a subject that we are still urgently wrestling with today: sustainability.

Melbourne-based outdoors apparel brand, Mister Timbuktu, is tackling the war on waste by recycling plastic bottles into leggings and raincoats that are made for adventure.

PARIS, FRANCE A shop dedicated to the accordion, musical instrument typically French.Joy, good humor, live music, concerts sometimes. C…

Outdoor Retailer Snow Show saw the launch of eco-conscious products and partnerships.

The Carlsberg Group has reported that it is steadily progressing towards the goals outlined in its sustainability programme – Together Towards ZERO.Cees ‘t Hart, CEO …

Berkeley ranks 11th in the country and second among UC campuses…

MPA in Environmental Science and Policy students travel to Israel to learn more about the geopolitical climate and resource management as a tool for peace.

Dignity, Transformation, Growth…

BBC Earth aims to “place sustainable fashion at the heart” of London Fashion Week.

FreshPlaza, portal for the fresh produce industry, offering the latest news, job advertisements, pricewatching, and photo reports…

Jennifer A Adams looks at the sustainability and resilience of infrastructure and other areas in rural america…

In its recently released report, Clean Energy outlines the road to 100 percent renewable, zero-carbon fuel.

Reformation and Cosabella have bosom-buddied up to debut a sustainably sexy line of underpinnings made with recycled materials.

Georgia Tech premieres its Master of Science in Sustainable Energy and Environmental Management (MSEEM).

Sustainability; Electricity; Hydrogen; Oxygen; Carbon; Research…

Consumers can benefit from buying sustainable fashion, but they need to be made aware of the advantages, leading industry experts argued today.

Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2019 had alot to say about sustianability, empowerment, and diversity.Here is everything you should know…

The Village Bakery and Catalyst Cafe implement a zero-waste policy, partner with local food providers.

Since catapulting to the frontlines of news headlines and global consciousness, climate change is one of the most talked about and concerning topics of the modern age.Fortunately with this shift i……

The data-driven program uses an online dashboard to provide solutions, suggestions and rewards for conservation efforts across campus.

Tobacco giant British American Tobacco has posted its annual sustainability report, in which the business has pledged to up its investment in harm reduction, sustainab…

Despite investments, questions abound about the feasibility of examples of such communities far from metropolises.

Cobo Center is getting recognized for its dedication to going green.

Atlantis, the Palm has underlined its commitment to marine sustainability with the release of 15 baby sharks and two stingrays into the ocean. Ensuring the health and prosperity of the ocean is a major focus for Dubai’s authorities as the city strives to protect the environment for future…

In the quest for sustainability and social responsibility, banana companies are looking for ways to create efficiencies, conserve resources and improve conditions for workers.

The Swedish manufacturer launched Flexible Maintenance contracts only two years ago, and says it already had 70,000 customers under contract by the end of 2018.

In order to build awareness for UConn Extension within the university community, a team of marketing students will host Connecticut Environmental Action Day on March 29.

Dstld’s direct-to-consumer platform offers shoppers a premium wardrobe at a practical price.

The Evoqua Water Sustainability Award recognizes companies that use technologies in innovative ways and have made significant strides in water reduction.

Overhauling ponderous and antiquated systems usually requires significant infusions of time, manpower and capital.

MOEX will begin calculating and publishing daily sustainability indices created jointly with the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP).

Analysis of 55 years of pig farming reveals gains in all key metrics.

Proceeding every article or blog post about the future of Drupal, there are always a few comments that express a high-level of frustration when it comes to Drupal 8.From missing m…

Firms are funding social and environmental projects on the one hand and fossil fuels on the other – it’s time to show they care.

The deadline for taking part in Drapers’ sustainability survey – which explores what the fashion retail industry feels is needed to achieve significant change – has been extended to Friday 26 April. …

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has launched a Global Sustainability Center in Singapore as s decarbonising shipping……

recyclable fabric – Stockholm-based Note Design Studio has unveiled an innovation within the category of recyclable fabrics. Pioneering the movement toward closed-loop…

Vitafoods 2019 showcased a range of new product solutions for the nutrition space, with a strong focus on sustainability.

Acumen launches Cocoa Interrupted, in partnership with Hershey, to advance social enterprise’s role in cocoa sustainability Chocolate is a simple product that means so much to so many people around the world, but how that chocolate is made is incredibly complicated.

It claims to be the first retail unit in the country to achieve a BREEAM UK New Construction Post Construction rating of more than 90%…

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Common Wealth Inc. will host Sustainability Festival at its Wick Park campus Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring the opening day of the Northside Farmer’s Market and educational seminars.

As Earth Day approaches, beef producers need to share their sustainability stories on social media.

Managing the power load of a Las Vegas casino might seem a daunting task. MGM Resorts International, which operates several iconic properties on the Managing the power load of a Las Vegas casino might seem a daunting task.

At McCormick, we are committed to the long-term vitality of people, communities, and the planet while delivering top-tier financial results. In other words, we’re focused on Purpose-led Performance. This guiding principle marries our commitment to high performance with its responsible and conscious stewardship of the environment. It is an underlying principle of everything we do at McCormick.

The experts at Cotton Incorporated clear up the myths about cotton sustainability and its use of natural resources.

As I took a look around Maxwell Hall at LIM College during Fashiondex and LIM’s third annual Sustainability Summit, I noticed I was in a room that was predominantly filled with women, ages ranging from 19 to 65.

Aim is to reduce or eliminate energy consumption…

The word sustainability, were it up to me, would be extinct, wiped out, kaput. Economists promise “sustainable economies” while business types explore “sustainability accounting.” Greens promise a “sustainable future,” and even greener pundits swear that technology will deliver “global…

Since the city’s term-limited mayor will be replaced by someone else, how do we assure that sustainability policy will continue to be implemented?

Turkcell is recognized as a leader in innovation and sustainability with a prestigious award….

Buyers will witness sustainability in action at the summer edition of Texworld USA as the show welcomes the Fashionsustain conference.

KLM sustainability: How sustainable is the catering on board? Get in touch with us: https://www.klm.com https://www.facebook.com/klm https://www.twitter.com/…

Tiny homes are defined as living spaces between 200 and 400 square feet. These miniature dwellings have been popular for many years now, but have recently been gaining favor with the Millennial generation.

Everlane, a self-proclaimed purveyor of “radical transparency,” is taking steps toward more sustainable textile manufacturing practices.

Uniqlo Sustainability – The UNIQLO Sustainability program makes use of clothing that is no longer of use to its owners. The pieces are collected at GU and Uniqlo store loc…

Packaging supplier Rajapack has put together a brief guide to the steps being taken to reduce consumers plastic footprint and to highlight just how much of a lasting imprint plastic has on the planet.

The EU Council has adopted a total ban on single-use plastics by 2021, farmers are angry as the Mercosur deal inches closer, while environmentalists have warned about a failure to tackle agriculture’s contribution to climate breakdown.

Representatives from nearly all Atlantic Coast Conference member schools gathered in Raleigh for an inaugural conference on sports and sustainability.

The move to plastic-free retailing may be in its infancy, but a growing number of store owners are proving how a willingness to embrace eco-friendly ideas can have a positive impact on both the planet and their profits.

Air France announced its decision to eliminate 1,300 tons of single-use plastic. In this way, Air France will eliminate 210 million single-use plastic items by the end of 2019. They will be replaced by sustainable alternatives on all flights.

Sending zero waste to landfill by 2024. That’s a goal for Cox Enterprises, and the company also wants to be water/carbon neutral by 2044.

The Eco Apple sustainability program continues to build participation in the Northeast, with 17 orchards representing 1700 acres now enrolled.

A landmark conference bringing more than 1,200 people from across the world together to promote and explain the importance of bamboo and rattan to global sustainable development and tackling climate change has ended with a raft of agreements and project launches. The three-day Global Bamboo and Rattan Congress in Beijing this week, organised by multilateral development group the International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation (INBAR) and China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA), was the first international, policy-focused conference on the use of bamboo and rattan to help sustainable development.

There are plenty of excellent reasons to attend the Asia Sustainability Reporting Summit on 2nd and 3rd October 2018. I won’t list them al…

Our planet is changing — sea levels are rising, weather is becoming more extreme and our natural resources are being depleted faster than the earth’s ecosystems can restore them.These changes pose……

Roche ranked the most sustainable healthcare company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the tenth year running Sustainability is an integral part of Roche’s business strategy The company performed particularly well in Marketing Practices, Environmental and Social Reporting and Health Outcome Contribution For the tenth consecutive year, Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) has been recognised as the most sustainable company in the Pharmaceuticals index of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

Global interest in environmental sustainability is on the rise. Businesses and individuals are making efforts to engage in more environmentally conscious practices, thanks in part to a growing worldwide population and dwindling natural resources.

Sustainability is an attitude first then corresponding behaviour.An important measure of company integrity is the degree of value placed on sustainability…

Louisville’s fifth annual Sustainability Summit will be held at the University of Louisville this October, event organizers announced Tuesday.

“Sustainability is not a niche offering for us but a fundamental part of the way we think about fund design and fund management,” says Matthew Smith, head of Sustainable Investments at Storebrand Asset Management.

A lot of eyes outside tech enclaves are on Linus Torvalds, the so-called father of the Linux kernel. For more than 25 years, Torvalds has been in charge of maintaining the kernel — and its 20 million lines of code — and the open-source community around it — with its more than 600,000 users.

Sustainability; Climate change; Resiliency; Adaptation; Mitigation…

While offering telecommuting options is only one of the ways in which businesses can help contribute to sustainability. Here are 5 ways in which telecomm…

The Amsterdam cultural sector is rapidly developing into the most sustainable in the world. At the end of 2017, Stedelijk Museum, Jewish Historical Museum, EYE and Scheepvaartmuseum received their ……

The US is a middling performer on sustainability.

A FESTIVAL encouraging the county to adopt a more sustainable way of life returns for its eighth year later this month.

Those who practice minimalism suggest it can make you happier, but one of the most significant benefit of minimalism is its relation to sustainability…

Urs Wohler, CEO of Niesenbahn AG and former director of the destination Scuol Sammaun Val Müstair in Switzerland, in this interview tells us why political leadership and support at regional level is essential for destination sustainability, and how mountain destinations can succeed in becoming more sustainable.

The priority issues covered by the sustainability agenda of companies are being driven more by risk management than value creation.

The Spigler Lab team researches plant life on campus and throughout Philadelphia.

The Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) has released today its third ranking of the sustainability performance of more than 50 meeting and events cities worldwide.The […]…

Our Sustainability Roundup provides a recap of 10 interesting articles & online resources on Sustainability & CSR that caught our attention.

At the recent industry SEPAWA Congress event in Berlin, one ingredients supplier made naturals and sustainability the centre of its focus.

A €400,000 water conservation educational service was launched on Thursday to train business employees in sustainable practices in water management.The programme, which launched Thursday, will run two weekly sessions until the end of 2019.

From cleaner transportation and reducing waste to expanding organic, retailer shows off its sustainable side.

The work being conducted by Cloudera’s customers and partners demonstrate an undeniable connection between digital transformation and sustainability.

Many people think that creating sustainable homes is just the latest in a long line of home improvement trends. It isn’t. Almost a third of home builders are making 60 percent of their projects green and more than half think they will be increasing the amount of sustainable builds they do in the…

Albert Adrià talks at Food on The Edge about the need for chefs to be responsible in their treatment of the ocean’s resources and use all parts of the fish….

Copenhageners don’t need too much effort to live sustainably – they simply do. Here’s how different aspects of the city’s infrastructure made this possible.

by Alex Massie   Growing concern about the state of our world has already prompted many businesses to consider how sustainable they are. As a result, there are now whole sustainability departments in many firms, responsible for delivering the company’s sustainability agenda.

Researchers crunched the numbers and came up with a dollar amount on your sustainability efforts.

Have you ever really considered the impacts of the shipping of products you purchase? Dirty fuels, ocean and air pollution – regardless, our global society demands the movement of goods. Enter the Smart Green Shipping Alliance (SGSA) an organization committed to disrupting the shipping industry by…

Many in the environmental community strive for evidence-based decision making. But despite this, evidence is an elusive term.

Now more than ever, local markets have become important in promoting sustainable eating habits. Find out how buying local produce helps the environment in terms of sustainability.

At Enablon, our mission is to enable the sustainable company. In 2018, we undertook many initiatives to show our commitment to sustainability.

Famous champions of sustainability include Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Shailene Woodley, Joaquin Phoenix, Olivia Wilde and Emma Watson.

Read this article ‘For operational Sustainability’ by Dany Beaudoin on the ‘Research Report 2018/19 – The Global State of Operational Excellence: Critical Challenges & Future Trends’. Download the full report now!

VIP Diving Bonaire has released an impressive video of its sustainability efforts.

To get you started on the road to living more sustainably, here are a few easy sustainability tips that add up to a major impact on the planet.

Apache Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom North Sea.

New Sustainability Drinks Industry Awards Launch in…| Sustainable Responsible Business…

Innovation; Efficiency; Sustainability; Technology; Awards; IAQ…

The business of fitness…

As part of the “Metropolis Perspective: Sustainability” special issue, we asked experts to provide refreshed definitions of key sustainability concepts.

Sustainability; Energy efficiency; Economics; Regulation…

Travelife honors the resort company with 19 Gold Certificates.

As part of the Metropolis Perspective: Sustainability special issue, we asked experts to provide refreshed definitions of key sustainability concepts.

Sustainability news, opinion and discussion.

Creating a cohesive sustainability strategy can be an overwhelming undertaking. How do you identify material issues and prioritize what to address first? Wha…

Nike officially introduces the Nike Sustainability Collection. This summer’s footwear demonstrates beautiful, new ways to approach color, construction and material innovation. Inspired by alternative ways to make color, the Nike Plant Color Collection, featuring the Air Max 95 and the Blazer Low,…

The luggage maker discovered how to set its own benchmarks, using fashion leaders as a frame of reference.

The sales centre for Duet in Burquitlam Plaza at 552 Clarke Road features a demonstration of Adera’s noise-reducing technology.Potential buyers can compare noise levels in specially constructed ro……

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There’s some progress, but it’s mostly on the margins.

More than 200 experts use Europe Day to call for systemic changes to deal with the climate crisis, species extinction and inequality…

Homebuilders are delivering more energy-efficient homes than ever before.

WantedDesign’s founders Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat discuss why a platform for socially and environmentally responsible design is so important.

The Humanitas University of Milan project comes to a conclusion with the student residences designed by architect Filippo Taidelli of FTA studio based in Milan,…

The global port operator DP World’s UAE Region has been recognised for its efforts to create a more efficient and sustainable……

Final preparations are being made for the 13th annual Bloom festival in the Phoenix Park in Dublin.

Global packaged spirits company concentrates on recycling, waste reduction and other sustainable improvements for glass bottles and more. Formed in 1975 when two French companies merged—Pernod was founded in 1805 and Ricard in 1932—Pernod Ricard has built over the past decades an exceptional group…

Referring to key priorities for a robust, resilient and sustainable maritime sector, Mr. Gavin Allwright, Secretary General, IWSA, highlights the need for an integrated approach that will ensure up-stream and down-stream impacts are always assessed in a transparent and collaborative way.

Canada has become the latest country to announce a ban on single-use plastics, to take…

PARIS, FRANCE The former President François Mitterand wanted it, so the Chinese-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei made it. Opened …

Americans are eating less meat, creating a market for realistic veggie alternatives that could be the future of sustainability.

Simon George heads to Copenhagen, and finds that the city’s new Tourism for Good strategy is a winning one.   Sustainability is a balancing act – we must meet the needs of the present without compromising the future, as the United Nations opined in the World Commission’s Report on Environment and…

Pratt Industries a leading provider of high-quality paper-based and other packaging solutions, has a history of and commitment to sustainable business practices.We back up that claim every day with unprecedented investment in innovative technology at our mills and converting facilities, an emphasis…

Check out this year’s Realized Worth CSR and Sustainability Conferences list, and pin the events you want to be part of! Events are sorted by city and date!

HeidelbergCement has achieved top sustainability ratings from CDP.

Go Green in the City challenges students to find innovative solutions for smarter, more energy-efficient and sustainable cities…

Environmental conservation is a topic that has gained traction worldwide in recent years. College campuses around the country have taken steps to become more “green,” and CWU is no different. The Sustainability Café strives to make the campus and Ellensburg community more environmentally friendly…

Sustainability serves as a lens through which business leaders are able to identify opportunities that might otherwise have been missed — to cut costs, reduc…

Corporations are ushering in a new age of sustainability by actively transforming the market to make it more sustainable.

ature’s Way receives sustainability award Published 11:58 AM EST Feb 1, 2019 The Twin Lakes Sustainability Volunteers recently named Nature’s Way as the first recipient of Local Sustainability Hero Award.

Scotland’s Orkney Islands generate more electricity than they need via a host of wind turbines. Orkney used to be a study in how to use energy unsustainably. The archipelago off the northern tip of Scotland bought and imported all its power from coal and gas plants on the Scottish mainland.

The prevalence of overweight and obesity continues to increase worldwide, includingin low-income and middle-income countries—increasing the risk of non-communicablediseases (NCDs) including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers.

Jamaica is a beautiful, green, island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. These 10 women are leading the movement to make Jamaica more sustainable.

FreshPlaza is the number one portal for the fresh produce industry, offering the latest news, job advertisements, pricewatching, and photo reports…

There’s a possible opportunity in consumer goods companies becoming more health conscious and environmentally friendly…

Composites manufacturers make operational changes that are environmentally friendly and fiscally sound. Composites manufacturers are accustomed to having their products evaluated on properties like performance and pricing.

ASU, with the help of some special guests, previews the Sustainability Solutions Celebration, presented as part of the Sustainability Solutions Festival host…

Western recently celebrated sustainable thought and action across campus with its two major awards – the Western Green Awards and Western Green Awards.

Cru World Wine has announced it is to implement a new sustainability plan to help lower and off-set its carbon emissions. The plan is part of a new wave of initiatives the merchant plans to implement to help tackle its environmental impact. These will include an annual Environmental Impact Assessment and on-going efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.

KLM has committed itself for a 10-year period to the development and purchase of 75,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel a year. KLM is the first airline …

From 10 – 14 June businesses, government and NGOs from across the London and beyond will take part in the second annual Circular Economy Week to help drive a resource-efficient and sustainable economy.

For Sula Vineyards, India’s largest wine producer, sustainability isn’t just an opportunity to save money, it’s key to the vineyard’s long-term strategy.

Our love of technology and often biological need for new devices has created one of the biggest environmental issues of our time – e-waste.Today is World…

Mid-May was the deadline for public responses to Defra/HM Treasury consultations on waste and resource reforms. On the table were proposals to make kerbside recycling more consistent; a deposit return scheme (DRS); and a tax/responsibility system for plastic packaging manufacturers.

Residents in east Bristol were tasked with removing every piece of single-use plastic they had in their homes so it could be counted. There were 15,774 pieces in total.

Increasingly, investor pressure is driving companies to analyze not just typical financial risks, but also how sustainability plays into the equation and positively affects a deal.

Canada is set to model its own ban on the policy brought in by the E.U. earlier this year. Here’s how it works.

A press release announcing the Canadian government’s intention to ban straws and other single-use plastics cites a long debunked statistic….

Dubai Airports recycles over 43,000 tonnes of paper, glass, and other waste every year.

Did you know those old computers, televisions and smartphones gathering dust in your shed and draws are actually filled with valuable materials? As of July, Victoria will be banning electronic waste from going into landfill and some are keen for WA to follow suit.

In the last several years, the fashion industry and consumers have finally started focusing more on sustainability and the impact the industry has on the environment. A big emphasis is on the circular economy.

A disability studies professor in London is calling for nuance and inclusion in the national conversation about single-use plastics.

Environmental sustainability is an extremely important topic, but who are the influential experts driving the online conversation?

The town of Surfside in Miami-Dade voted to ban most single-use plastics, including shopping bags and flatware.

If you like your water in plastic bottles you are ingesting up to 90,000 microparticles of plastic into your gut every year.

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun – The end is near for plastic cutlery, cups, stirrers and other single-use plastic items currently used in all Air France flights Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |…

Our economy is based upon a “take, make, dispose” model. But we all know this approach is reaching its limit; there’s a growing realisation that it’s no longer working for businesses, people or the environment, particularly as the world’s middle class population is growing rapidly and expected to…

The Spanish hotel chain is replacing single-use plastics with biodegradable or reusable materials.

Explore how businesses creating circular solutions conver consumers into believers and advocates of the circular economy.

The city of Palo Alto has joined San Francisco in passing a sweeping ban on plastics that will eventually eliminate nearly all non-recyclable plastic from the restaurant and service industry.

From Vancouver to Halifax, plastic plates, plastic bags and plastic straws may be on their way out. But critics say other products are problems too.

EXCLUSIVE: Suffolk-based Brewer Adnams has lost its two-strong sustainability team, with environmental sustainability manager Benedict Orchard set to depart the company this summer, shortly after the firm’s head of finance and sustainability Richa…

The funding is from the federal government…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced this week that the government intends to ban single-use plastics within the next two years. Trudeau said that if nothing changes, Canadians will toss an estimated $11 billion worth of plastic materials annually through 2030.

Society has been changing, and with it, fashion too.In recent years, the fashion industry has changed tremendously, driven by trends of instant gratificat…

Sustainability rankings provide an essential service to companies. Unfortunately, there’s a significant problem with these sustainability lists.

PVH Corp, the company behind Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, has announced a new set of corporate responsibility goals ahead of the Copenhagen Fashion Summit…

Denim brand DL1961 “starts from scratch” when creating its sustainable denim.

Significant step for seafood sustainability -…| Sustainable Responsible Business…

Farmer-owned cooperative Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., Boston, has launched a sustainable agriculture initiative.

Tourism development and management continue to be at the forefront of global conversations around ways the travel and tourism industry can contribute towards sustainability; specifically with a lens of adaptability, innovation, and impact. However, discourse around how, when, and to what degree the industry is making positive, measurable progress towards these impacts is still heavily debated. In partnership with The Place Brand Observer, we asked our global panel of tourism sustainability experts this: Which innovations, developments or trends will be most likely to influence the work of tourism sustainability professionals this year, especially linked to destination development and management? 

Hosted in one of America’s greenest cities, Greenbuild Conference & Expo continues to set an industry standard for events by reaching 86% diversion rate.

The fashion industry’s sustainability efforts have slowed by a third in the past year, new data has shown.

Since it opened in 2011, the restaurant’s become a leader of the city’s environmentally conscious restaurant world.

Schwan Cosmetics has increased its sustainability initiatives thanks to the introduction of a wooden eye pencils and the opening of a more sustainably designed production facility to produce them.

Sometimes the devil really is in the detail. Take the terms “sustainability” and “sustainable tourism”, for example. They just don’t sell well among tourism stakeholders, especially the private sector. Change it to “green tourism”, for instance, and you get a conversation going. It so happened in Slovenia, as we learn in this interview with Professor Tanja Mihalič of the Institute for Tourism at the University of Ljubljana. 

Industry reps says the Liberals’ proposed ban could hurt small businesses and make things more costly, but supporters says it’s a necessary step to help environment…

The first UK supermarket to eliminate single-use packaging will save 1,300 tons of plastic from entering landfills. This is big news worth celebrating!

Economics professor Clair Brown says the approach can work for anyone who cares about people and the Earth.

A. Man has an observation about the United Nations at work.

Created by a group of third grade students (8 and 9 year olds) from Paris, this video explains what sustainable development means to them and works to inform other children about the issues.Focused on waste, food and transportation, the video focuses on a superhero (Ecoman) and a villain (…

Ancient agricultural systems can provide us with knowledge how to make our modern, large scale practices more sustainable.

Maddie Moate looks at the little things you can do in your everyday life in order to have a more sustainable lifestyle, from growing your own food to create …

Companies can use a mathematical equation to manufacture in a thoughtful, sustainable manner and still be competitive.

Just before I left on my travels last week I saw a rather depressing news item about Cardiff University. It seems that, after posting a deficit of £22.8 M last year, the University is planning to cut about 380 staff positions.

Infrastructure and sustainable development projects in the United Kingdom benefiting from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) have been left with a sense of uncertainty as the Brexit date looms.

Here are 10 top food sustainability initiatives bringing creativity and food together to tackle social and environmental problems…

The Sustainable Places Research Institute is organising a series of events to mark Cardiff University’s 2019 Sustainability Week.

Builders aren’t the only ones working sustainable policies into their everyday activities. Cities are also taking part, with creative approaches to eco-challenges ranging from greenhouse gas reduction to building code enforcement.

Food industry news, voices and jobs. Optimized for your mobile phone.

Over the past several decades, efforts have been made at the global, national, state, and local levels to increase attention paid to environmental sustainability. Most notably, goal 7 of United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals is to Ensure Environmental Sustainability (Sachs & Director, 2005).In order to meet these goals, we must first develop an environmentally-literate populace.

Betting they’ll reduce future risk, banks cut interest rates for corp borrowers that improve their environmental and social outcomes.

Danish Crown has confirmed its intention to build a position as the world’s leading producer of sustainable meat.The company say this will be achieved by halving its climate footprint per kilogram……

With many professional societies finding their revenue sources under pressure, this month we asked the Chefs: How might professional societies continue to be sustainable?

Lou Stoppard gives crucial insights into sustainability trends and movements that will influence the future of sustainable fashion for the better.

Innovative businesses are now realising that deploying an eco-conscious tangential change in their material sourcing is what the consumers of 2019 want.

The Oregon sportswear giant has a decades-long history of being ahead of the curve when it comes to all things green.

Utilities need to adapt as businesses continue to focus on sustainability, looking for cleaner energy sources and viewing such measures as an opportunity…

Ela Eskinazi is the head of business development in the United States for ESG & Environmental Finance at Bank of America. For her, with almost all of the wor…

Oceans, seas and coastal areas cover the vast majority of our planet’s surface, as two-thirds of the planet is water. Oceans are a life-giving force considering the fact that our drinking water, weather, climate, food, and oxygen, are driven by the sea.

Outstanding work in the field of sustainability within the coffee industry can often go unnoticed. But each year, one project, business model, and individual are acknowledged for their work in the field with an SCA Sustainability Award during the Re:co Symposium.

UBS is convinced that sustainable investments will seep into wealth management. However, the Swiss bank is somewhat flexible on what exactly warrants the label.

I use the word sustainability despite my better judgement. It’s not an attractive word, and it’s easily mis-used. The government talks all the time about ‘sustainable growth’, rendering it more or less meaningless.

We’re at the beginning of a new economic cycle, a K-wave; one that will offer the greatest industry, job, and wealth generating opportunities in history. If this movie looks familiar it’s because you remember the beginning of the age of IT.

Eggs are nutritious, delicious, and sustainable. A philanthropic group looks to solve welfare concerns about culling male chicks.

At his carpet company, Ray Anderson has increased sales and doubled profits while turning the traditional “take / make / waste” industrial system on its head. In a gentle, understated way, he shares a powerful vision for sustainable commerce.

When new single-use technologies are deployed, there’s always a fly in the ointment. In the case of single-use technology, extractables and leachables must be swatted away.

EIT Climate-KIC CEO Kirsten Dunlop emphasised the importance of systemic change as cities aim to go circular—that it will connect them to one another and thereby scale positive climate impacts globally—during the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) session, “The circular economy in cities,” last…

KLM sustainability: How sustainable is flying for business? Get in touch with us: https://www.klm.com https://www.facebook.com/klm https://www.twitter.com/kl…

A new website by Zero Waste Scotland (ZWS) has launched that will outline ways the country’s businesses can maximise opportunities in the circular economy.

The Senate voted 24-11 Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags statewide. The House voted 91-52 Thursday last week.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News.

Information on the environment for those involved in developing, adopting, implementing and evaluating environmental policy, and also the general public…

The circular economy stresses the importance of reusable and transformative products, but can it succeed without a behavioral change? Read this to find out.

New portal from the Global E-Waste Statistics Partnership visualises data on the amount of e-waste generated and treated by country and by region…

Comparable national data on e-waste aims to help track progress toward global e-waste legislation and recycling goals.

Parley for the Oceans and S’well join forces in the battle against the threat of single-use plastic bottles and launch fundraising products…

A process that will look into a ban will be announced Monday, and the ban could come into effect as early as 2021, according to an anonymous source.

Single-use cup consumption at Korean fast-food restaurants has plunged by 72 per cent, according to a Korea Times report.

The Estee Lauder Companies has announced that it has become a member of the Circular Economy 100 program, run by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The global platform brings together cross-industry corporations, governments, cities, universities and innovators from around the world to accelerate…

The prime minister also mentioned holding companies responsible for the packaging waste they create.

PM Justin Trudeau and his government have yet to decide which products will be included on the list.

Canada will ban many single-use plastic items by 2021, including bags, straws, cutlery and stirring sticks, to cut harmful waste damaging the country’s ecosystems.

Edmontonians will learn in the next couple of weeks how close a local ban on single-use plastic would be to the one Ottawa has planned for 2021….

3R initiative launched today by Danone, Veolia, Nestle and Tetra Pak will promote market-based systems to tackling waste…

In 2018, around 380 million tonnes of plastic were produced globally. Only a small percentage of this is recycled, with most of flooding our oceans, poisoning marine life and seabirds, or going into landfills. Researchers estimate that there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by weight by 2050, and meanwhile, villages in countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia are being ‘turned into dumpsites’. 

Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that the Government is taking additional steps to reduce Canada’s plastic waste, support innovation, and promote the use of affordable and safe alternatives.

How we can take steps toward a circular economy, creating a system in which one person’s waste is another’s raw material.

Circular economy champion Ellen MacArthur has called on designers to help change the global economy by designing out waste.

DUBAI: Single-use plastic is set to be banned from retail outlets operating in Dubai International Airport from January 2020 as it continues in its efforts to slash the amount of plastic waste it produces.

New York City is awash with Instagrammable exhibits, from human sexuality and ice cream to pigmentation and rosé wine.But its newest addition—the pop-up Museum of Plastic—doesn’t just want to inspire dimly lit ……

Greenpeace ranked 20 of the largest U.S. grocery stores for their efforts to eliminate single-use plastics, here’s how the retailers did.

Plastic trash used to be a simple problem. Bundle it up, put it on a freighter, and ship it off to China. That worked really well until China stopped allowing plastic waste into the country.All of sudden, the countries producing all that trash had no idea what to do with it…

The company that attracted headlines for eliminating spending on meat seeks a global approach to climate goals.

Burning toxic electronic waste fills the air of Ghana’s capital city with dangerous and nauseating dioxins.

Canada has joined the European Union, India, and other nations in committing to ban single-use plastics by 2021.

Ralph Lauren pledges to be more sustainable with its production and include a more diverse workforce with gender parity of leadership positions promised by 2023.

Hear about all of the sustainability efforts happening at Oracle, including segments from Mark Sunday, Chief Information Officer, and Jon Chorley, Chief Sust…

EIT Climate-KIC is playing a prominent role at the third World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) in Helsinki, 3-5 June 2019. WCEF 2019 will highlight the world’s best circular economy solutions for governments, industries, businesses and households.

IBM’s sustainability goal to procure 55 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2025 and how the company uses technology to help solve environmental challenges.

German supermarket retailer Aldi wants to make its packaging more environmentally friendly.

Stephen Brook looks at how Littorai developed a self-sustaining bubble on California’s north coast, and tastes 12 wines, new and old, from the range…

A few summers ago, Laszlo told his parents, Thomas Stern and Laura Gazzano, that he wanted to set up a stand to sell cucumbers in their driveway. Now 8 years old, Lazlo and his two younger sisters, Mina and Csilla, play a central role in the family business, an online seed store that launched on…

Working towards a sustainable future – an interview with Sarah Page, managing director of Plumbs.

book title: Sustainability deck: A history.author: by Jeremy Caradonna PhD published in year: 2016 this book on GoodReads | visit —…

StrategicSourceror: the source for strategic sourcing tips, procurement news, and category management SME from Source One’s procurement consultants…

There is no doubt that we have all spent a lot of time thinking about the best ways to track information and pull together sustainability reports. But when it comes down to it, is the end result actually helping anyone?

Earth-friendly certifications and standards abound for products like coffee, chocolate and palm oil. But do the programs work?

Mexico is more environmentally friendly.

Skincare and makeup giant Estée Lauder says it will continue its efforts to help drive a circular economy through sustainable packaging innovation and is backing up its claim by becoming a member of the Circular Economy 100 program, run by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Tetiaroa Atoll is a rare, secluded place that serves as a refuge for nesting green sea turtles and a variety of seabird species, surrounded by a healthy and ecologically important coral reef and a brilliant turquoise lagoon. Unfortunately, like other atolls around the globe, Tetiaroa and the coral reefs that support it are at serious risk due to the negative effects of climate change and resource misuse– but there is hope. hat we are achieving this goal.”

Businesses have to successfully integrated environmental, economic and social issues into its operations.

& Other Stories, Farfetch and Vestiaire Collective are three retailers pioneering a sustainable, circular economy which encourages consumers to recycled and reuse their clothing…

Lonely Whale has a new campaign it hopes will start a movement that empowers consumers to choose sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic water bottles.

Jason Momoa has grown a reputation for himself as an environmental warrior.This year he shaved his signature beard to create some buzz for his new company…

An international study, led by UCD researchers, created food and packaging prototypes from agricultural and food-processing waste…

Heathrow Airport has ramped up its security by sinking USD 63 million (GBP 50 million) into enhancing its current set-up with the latest in cutting-edge computed tomography (CT) tech, which could have a knock-on effect of reducing single-use plastic within the hub.

Scott has signaled support for the ban: ‘I have no reason to be believe there will be any veto on the table for that one.’…

Gap Inc. is making environmentally friendly changes to how it sources a crucial material.

US-based cosmetics giant Estée Lauder has vowed to develop reusable and refillable packaging by 2025, as part of a sweeping new set of resource efficiency commitments.

This is an indepth dive into various tools within the traditional manufacturing cycle. We briefly mention the importance of these tools along with waste created by them as well. This is part two of this series on 3D Printing and the circular economy.

With more than 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day, the demographics are smiling on the senior housing market segment. Although the overwhelming majority of boomers will continue to live in their…

As the Committee on Climate Change prepares to make its recommendations to Government on the UK’s long-term climate targets, Centrica’s Group Head of Environment, James Rushen, explains the steps that the company is taking to progress sustainability across its operations and with its customers…

In the GreenBiz 2019 State of Green Business Report, the number one trend identified is the greater demand for corporate sustainability professionals.

The designer was among the guests of the Denim Day organized by Itema on Friday.

SAP Innovations4Good spotlights some of the terrific ways SAP partners tackling sustainability by using technology to improve people’s lives. Read more!

Yorkshire Water has launched its first sustainability bond in a bid to raise 350m from investors.

Green business is a hot topic right now, but is it a rival for traditional business models?That depends on who you ask…

An alumna explains how the masters program in Sustainability Management has helped her career.

Aldi, Save Mart, Albertsons among chains unveiling Earth Day initiatives…

Adjunct professor and corporate professional Asheen Phansey MBA’08 joins Babson as new sustainability director.

Food Lion, Sprouts, ShopRite among those touting accomplishments in this area…

In honor of Earth Day, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is excited to share some of the latest initiatives and cross-sector partnerships aimed to steward the planet’s resources.The Chamber F…

The 2019 Climate Action Plan aligns with the city’s goal to reduce carbon emissions 80 percent by 2050.

Retail industry news, voices and jobs. Optimized for your mobile phone.

A wider conversation between procurement, finance teams and banking partners can accelerate progress towards a more sustainable future for all…

Fashion’s recycled water-bottle sneakers and mushroom-leather belts aren’t shrinking the industry’s environmental footprint.

Connecticut College campus members are missing out on free coffee! Cafes on-campus are offering discounts to customers practicing sustainable coffee-drinking, such as using a reusable mug instead of a take-away cup.

When Lorien Carsey started working on a farm as a part-time job, she was skeptical if she would even enjoy it. Some people are drawn to farming work and turns out Carsey is one of those people.  “I started in 1999, and I fell in love with the work but took a break to go…

Neste is transforming the Swedish island of Lidö into a fossil-free land of sustainable solutions.

The commitment by Mondelēz International to use 100% sustainable cocoa makes business sense — but it now it needs to demonstrate it can truly improve people’s lives and the planet, says one analyst.

About two-thirds of residential energy use is for heating and cooling. Rheem is uniquely positioned to drive down the energy required to stay in your comfort zone.

Welcome to our brand new section of the site which is going to focus on the sustainable side of retail.It’s exciting times for anyone involved in this area as technology and retailers try to keep up with customers’ demand for all things ethical.  From palm oil to fur farms, fast fashion to one use…

As global tourism spreads to more remote locations, deliberate measures can create positive outcomes for the environment—and local cultures.

Each year around 20% of food produced in the EU is lost or wasted, causing unacceptable social, environmental and economic harm.EU is committed to solving this problem…

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How can stoicism be used to solve tackle the problems of climate change?

Walmart is reporting progress in areas such as emissions, renewable energy, and human rights.

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The company now runs on 100% renewables, but continues to face the problem of its dependence on petroleum-based plastics…

‘All 54 actions under the Circular Economy Action Plan launched in 2015 have now been delivered’, says a comprehensive EU report on the implementation of th…