Month: November 2019

In order to attract a wider consumer base that’s concerned about the environment, myriad businesses are introducing sustainable packaging, policies, and product lines. …

Webb comes from a career of more than 8 years in early-stage venture capital and is now a student in the Sustainability Science program at Columbia University.

Read more about Indian ships to ban single-use plastic on board from January 1 on Business Standard.Not only a large number of single-use plastics will be prohibited to be used on board Indian ships but will also be banned in foreign ships when in Indian waters…

Zalando invited Retail Week to its head office in Berlin to unveil an ambitious sustainability strategy as the international fashion etailer changes its model to reflect contemporary consumer concerns.

Regional and global assessments periodically update what we know, and highlight what remains to be known, about the linkages between…

The Environmental Insight Explorer collects a city’s potential solar output, carbon emissions and long term climate outlook.

StackitNOW is a great idea but also demonstrates how intractable the problem is….

Through MGM Resorts’ new social impact and sustainability commitment, the company pledges to create a more sustainable future for employees and guests.

This would mark the 10th official Indian visit of the heir to the British throne, who will undertake varied engagements including a bilateral meeting with President Ram Nath Kovind and also celebrate his 71st birthday in India.

The recent meeting of the Nordic ministers of culture had a clear message – prioritise culture and language comprehension between the Nordic countries in order to achieve the ambitious vision of the Nordic Region as the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030.

Roger Madelin  (above), Head of Canada Water Development, British Land gave a special keynote address on investigating sustainable development best practices & future opportunities.

Millennials are paying attention to the environment and holding businesses accountable for their practices around cutting waste, pollution, and plastics.

Big Box dyeing is an indigo dye process that reduces water consumption in the dye process by up to 85 percent. It also reduces wastewater.

As the world continues to face climate uncertainties, industrial companies are looking for ways to ensure they are as sustainable as possible while…

Companies of all sizes must go beyond regulatory mandates to meet heightened sustainability expectations from investors and customers alike. Often, processes must be reinvented from the ground up and these innovations are taking place within the evolving role of the Chief Sustainability Officer.

The Sustainability Award was created in 2004 to promote, encourage and honor the efforts of those serving as role models through sustainable projects in the coffee sector. There are three categories for this award, which will be presented in April 2020 at Re:co Symposium in Portland, USA. Learn more about each category below and visit our website to submit a nomination. Sustainability Award: Individual This award recognizes an individual leader who has significantly contributed to advancing sustainability in the coffee industry.

  On Nov. 16, the Food Writers Association of the Philippines (FWAP) will hold its first project, “Toques and Texts,” at the Palm Grove in Rockwell, Makati.The main event is a merienda buffet……

In 15 years Tony’s Chocolonely has grown to both the largest and the most sustainable chocolate brand in the Netherlands. What is their strategy and wat can others learn from them?

Brother Vellies designer Aurora James hosted a natural dying class earlier this month, in an effort to get people to see how easy it can be to do at home.

The state of Washington is known as a leader when it comes to sustainability.  The Oct. 28-30 Green Strides Tour that I attended highlighted the many different approaches districts have taken in schools located in rural settings, small towns, and even the heart of urban Seattle.

Allbirds co-founder Joey Zwillinger called out Amazon for releasing a private-label shoe that looks nearly identical to his company’s iconic “Wool Runner” sneakers in an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour Monday.

Wrangler’s All Terrain Gear sustainable denim collection features Western qualities intended for high performance and outdoor activities.

Fashion businesses need to better communicate their environmental credentials to win over shoppers and prepare for increased scrutiny, argues Kantar’s Glen Tooke…

It’s important to be honest about the benefits of farm consolidation if we value keeping food prices low, combating climate change, and protecting farm laborers.

Suffused with the feel of an enchanted forest, the Lolly-Laputan fairyland café aims to capitalise on children’s curiosity to teach them about sustainability…

What can smart grid technology do for the United States? Plenty! From measuring energy efficiency to renewable energy output, the benefits of this system will help to deliver social justice and strengthen sustainability and positive environmental impacts in the U.S….

The global flooring company has announced Mission Zero success for carbon neutral flooring products, and commits to next initiative, Climate Take Back.

There’s nothing like the thrill of getting something you ordered online in the mail. Many e-commerce packages are sent in materials that are harmful to the environment, but a new wave of companies is setting out to create more sustainable packaging solutions.

The rules can be confusing, but doing it properly can have a hugely positive impact on the environment.

Technology platform Zilingo helps connect brands with vetted suppliers for a more efficient, profitable and sustainable production process.

Kings of Indigo, Boyish Jeans and Kingpins founder Andrew Olah say denim brands must develop a cohesive consumer sustainability message.

Bamboo toothbrushes are one example of products promoted by “sinnfluencers”: purpose-driven influencers who put sustainability at the top of their agendas.

The Prada fashion group has signed what is billed as the first business loan in the luxury goods sector linking the annual interest rate to practices that help…

The GDS-Index has released its 2019 sustainability ranking of 50 global business tourism and events destinations. Increasingly, the Index is being used on a political level to allow local governments to evaluate their progress in sustainability.

Tesco has announced it will remove one billion pieces of plastic packaging from products in stores by the end of 2020.

Single-use plastic items will not be given to customers, excluding the on-shelf products for sale.

Social media isn’t only a place of rampant consumerism – some ‘influencers’ use their presence online to promote greener ways of living…

Toronto-based Ecobee has launched eco+, which is a new suite of free sustainability and money saving features that have started rolling out on November 5th.

Sixteen students from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s  Institute of Management and Health in Carmarthen…

Prada Group’s sustainability-linked loan means the luxury firm needs to have LEED-certified stores and use eco-smart regenerated nylon.

Inadequate advice, finding quality investments, conducting due diligence and impact measurement remain key challenges for family offices.

There’s nothing more harmful to the environment and therefore to society and individuals than single-use plastic.

China is on track to beat its emissions targets and leapfrog into sustainability through the use of advanced technology.

The fashion industry loves a good initiative, but are we approaching initiative fatigue or can partnerships help promote sustainability?

We try to post a new blog at least once a week, just to share our insights into the world of sustainability strategy and what it takes to be a sustainability consultant or professional today. Here are our most-read posts from October.

Laws would be introduced to bring the ban into effect next year if a consultation phase is successful. Coffee cups, plastic cups, and heavyweight plastic bags could also be on the chopping block down the track the Palaszczuk Government says.

FOOD delivery firm Just Eat is sending out sauces in seaweed sachets in a bid to cut single-use plastic waste.A trial scheme involving 65 of its restaurant partners sees them dropping off Hellmann……

The report covers topics across environmental, social, governance and financial performance.

In recent years, public advocates have demanded more than lip service when it comes to protecting the interests of humanity.

Through hands-on instruction and visits to local farms, Cinzia Rascazzo helps people live healtheir lives.

As ever more companies strive for sustainability which stretches beyond the confines of a separate CSR department, they will need to explore ways to define success beyond monetary value.

Fifteen innovative start-ups tackling some of the big issues around sustainable agricultural production, healthy diets and circular economy solutions for the food sector joined FoodBytes! by Rabobank yesterday.

An Earth Institute expert explains how to dig up a company’s sustainability records.

There have been some promising signs of progress in business education of late. Special issues of top-tier academic journals are being devoted to sustainability and the climate crisis. New core and elective business-school courses are exploring United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

“We can create better living through comprehensive sustainability. Truly comprehensive sustainability includes sustainable approaches to food, energy, housing, education, for-profit and non-profit economic design, social architecture, fulfilled living, global stewardship practices, and more.

Five European cities are the world’s most sustainable destinations, according to the recently released 2019 Global Destinations Sustainability (GDS) Index.

Sustainability appears set to lead discussions at Singapore’s Fintech Festival this year, as attendees both confront the necessity of addressing climate change and look for ways to cash in on going green.

Efacec has strengthened its sustainability strategy by joining two global sustainability pledges, promoted by the United Nations and The Climate Group.

The world’s largest concentration of tech companies sees limited leadership in the sustainability realm, according to a new report from the…

India now has 178 registered e-waste recyclers, accredited by the state governments to process e-waste. But many of India’s e-waste recyclers aren’t recycling waste at all.

As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.

Portuguese e-mobility specialist Efacec has committed to convert its fleet to electric vehicles by 2030 while providing charge points for its workforce. The firm has joined global giants such as AstraZeneca and LeasePlan, Ikea … Read More »

Tanja Faller, Regional Director for Energy for German development agency GIZ in El Salvador, describes how geothermal energy increasingly has found its way into energy discussions and funding rounds at international development banks and multilaterals.

No longer is sustainability synonymous with reducing GHGs — dozens of social, environmental and economic indicators must now be considered. The question remains: What is the best method for quantifying and reporting sustainability impacts?

For a fresh, independent and investigative view of Africa’s changing media, marketing and advertising landscape.s…

Hyatt announces three steps to reducing plastic use at its properties.

Photographers capture the Harvard community taking steps toward a more sustainable commute.

Ready. Set. Breathe.

Professor Andrée-Anne Lemieux, a fashion industry veteran with an industrial engineering doctorate, has been named to the position.

Yesterday afternoon, King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel attended a technology and sustainability seminar organised at the Royal Palace by the Royal Swedis……

From geothermal and solar energy to a system for rainwater harvesting this gorgeous home oozes sustainable design. Take a look around and learn more.

Sustainable notions of commerce are moving ever more to the forefront of retail, and the trend will likely get more intense in the coming years.

Owen Sound’s operations committee is recommending council not move towards prohibiting single-use plastics at this time, but instead await a plan by the federal government to enact a national ban by 2021 at the earliest.

A new, £250,000 multi-media marketing and communications campaign to promote the positive environmental story behind the production of Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef was launched by Hybu Cig Cymru – Mea……

Lidl Italia has teamed up with the MyFoody app to reduce food waste by providing greater visibility on items nearing their expiry date.Myfoody offers consumers a disc…

Winemakers in the ‘Garden of France’ are championing sustainable practices, despite the threat of an unpredictable climate. The Loire is France’s largest white wine region, the second largest for sparkling wines and its third largest overall producer of AOC wines. Much is written about the boom in sparkling wine sales worldwide, and Loire is one of many regions that could benefit from the boom. 

The ASUC Senate met Wednesday night for a short meeting, discussing Cal Dining initiatives and where the UC Berkeley International Office should be located.

This is how the Internet of Things could impact the sustainability of the planet in different areas, such as water use and energy efficiency.

In 2018, 2.1% of LeasePlan’s fleet was electric. In 2019, 5.7% of new vehicles were EVs. Both figures should be 100% by 2030. Annual Sustainability Reports will document that journey.The first one was published this week. …

A new data tool for measuring the sustainability of seafood – both produced by aquaculture and capture fisheries – is now online and available for public use.

What makes this plastic so significant is that it can break down in a home composting environment, unlike a lot of bioplastics that can only decompose in a temperature-controlled facility.

As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.

An extra charge for using a paper or plastic bag could be coming to Minneapolis.

Lyst’s “Year in Fashion 2019” report reveals a new consumer mindset that rewards fashion brands that promote sustainability and diversity.

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has launched a new programme to help women reach senior positions in companies and lead on embedding sustainability across entire corporate strategies.

There’s a relatively small number of naysayers about your sustainability program. Ignore them.

Replacing existing gas boilers with hydrogen-ready devices should be mandatory when they reach the end of their life, the Energy Networks Association (ENA) has urged in its general election manifesto.

Luke Miller – Aldi is going green with its commitment to replace 12.5 million single-use plastic bags with compostable bags.

ATL is first airport to achieve LEED for Communities certification.

A series of major sustainability initiatives have headlined the maiden year for InterContinental Hotels Group’s voco brand since opening on the Gold Coast.

It’s critical for sale, capacity and turning information into action.

Melissa Joy Manning discusses an evolving industry and the “people component” of responsible sourcing.

A host of high-street food and drink retailers, including LEON, Asda, Waitrose and Costa have joined a new pilot offering refillable options for commodities such as water, coffee, groceries and toiletries, in a bid to cut down on the amount of sin…

Technology, legislation, corporate incentives to customers and changes to the supply chain can all help reduce the use of single-use plastic in MENA.

Packaging News Editor Philip Chadwick believes that there has been a shift in focus on the single use debate.

The increasing amount of waste is one of the most challenging problems facing the World, which creates enormous environmental problems. According to the World Bank, Canada produces the most waste per capita in the world. Additionally, Canada recycles just 9 percent of its plastics. Banning foreign waste import by China and other countries has not helped the waste recycling business in Canada. 

In our zero waste series, we’ve been digging a little more into those famous “3 Rs” – or at least two of the three. That’s because reducing and reusing are great tools in the zero waste toolbox.

Finding alternatives to single-use plastic won’t be easy for scientists, but here are some of the ways that they are starting to change their habits…

McDonald’s vice president of global sustainability Keith Kenny has claimed that the consumer-facing business needs to couple lifecycle analysis of its packaging with consumer demands in order to phase-out plastics in a secure way and without impac…