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UK Lagoon Project Set to Harness the Changing Tides of Renewable Energy
As President John F. Kennedy so eloquently said in 1963, in response to critics of a proposed dam project: "A rising tide lifts all boats."A current case in point that could significantly benefit the...
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Trending: Bio-Based Materials Breakthroughs Thanks to Seashells, Fructose
New research on natural materials has the potential to unlock innovations in packaging, clean energy, and other industries. Fructose, a sugar found in many plants, and calcium carbonate, the material...
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Super Bowl 50 Fans Asked to Play Their Part to Help Make Big Game Net Positive
Upgrading facilities to be LEED-certified, reducing carbon emissions, using recycled or compostable foodservice products, and diverting waste from landfills are common ways that sporting events are...
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ASU Initiatives Delivering on Mission to Solve, Educate, Engage on...
Arizona State University (ASU) has emerged as a leader in sustainability education in part due to its Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives, a series of programs designed to solve global...
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Obama Administration Declares Moratorium on New Federal Coal Leases
The Obama administration has announced a moratorium on new coal leases on federal lands, citing concerns regarding pricing and pollution. This followed on the heels of the president’s final State of...
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Surprise, Surprise: Climate Change Leads Top Global Risks for 2016
For the first time, an environmental risk has topped the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Global Risks Report ranking for risk with the greatest potential impact since the report was published in 2006....
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New USDA Dietary Guidelines Gather Both Criticism and Praise from Brands
Every five years, the USDA releases updates to its dietary guidelines, aimed at helping improve American eating habits. The latest Iteration, the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), has...
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Take It from an Adventurer: Brands Must Be 'More Radical' to Drive Change,...
World-class adventurer, extreme sportsman, author and entrepreneur Albert Bosch has done it all … from climbing the world’s seven highest summits to a solo trek across Antarctica to competing in nine...
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New Global Commission Aimed at Quantifying #BusinessCase for Helping to...
Businesses that join global efforts to end extreme poverty and protect the planet’s finite natural resources can reap great rewards and protect their long-term performance, a proposition that will be...
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Trending: ReKindness, Hubbub Creating Circular Model for Clothes Through...
There are new options for Americans and Brits alike who want to “re-fashion” their wardrobes. ReKindness is an Atlanta, Georgia-based startup that is allowing members to swap clothes through its online...
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Trending: Better Refrigerated Shipping Technologies Thanks to Hershey, Sonoco
Shipping temperature-sensitive goods is tricky business – warm climates and summer months create unique challenges for transporting refrigerated goods. Proper temperature regulation prevents spoilage,...
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Nestlé, Tesco, Unilever CEOs Among 'Champions 12.3,' Determined to Halve...
On Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, 30 CEOs, government ministers, global institution executives, and civil society leaders announced the launch of the latest full-scale attack on global...
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Consumer Goods Forum Calls for Action on Forced Labor, Scale-Up of Low-Carbon...
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), a group of about 400 retailers, manufacturers, service providers and other global industry stakeholders, sent out two calls to action this month. The CGF is rallying the...
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Global CEOs' Growth Confidence Falling as Geopolitical Threats Rise
Two-thirds of CEOs (66 percent) see more threats facing their businesses today than three years ago. Just over a quarter (27 percent) believe global growth will improve over the next 12 months, a...
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GM Launches Maven On-Demand Car-Sharing Service
Less than three weeks after General Motors (GM) announced a $500 million investment in ride-for-hire service Lyft, GM made another big move towards “the future of mobility.” This week, GM launched...
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Dell, Grenier Seeking Short Films Showcasing Benefits of Circular Economy
Dell and actor Adrian Grenier have announced the “Legacy of Good” short documentary film contest, aimed at creating compelling stories to raise awareness around the circular economy movement and the...
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How the Insurance Industry Can Help Save Humanity
The industrial economy is geared towards maximization of wealth. This target has led towards substantial, even amazing, economic growth during the last two centuries. Yet, at the same time this growth...
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Trending: These Nordic Clothing Companies Are 'Relooping Fashion' for the...
Circular and sharing economy models are the latest trend in sustainable fashion – it seems there are new initiatives popping up all the time! Just last week, we covered startups reKindness and Hubbub,...
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The New Copernican Revolution: Fritjof Capra on the Shift to 'The Systems...
Fritjof Capra is one of the world’s leading thinkers in systems theory, and the author of many influential books, such as The Tao of Physics; The Web of Life: A New Synthesis of Mind and Matter; The...
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Trending: Cruise Lines Teaming Up with NGOs to Help Improve Ocean Health and...
In recent years, the travel and hospitality industry has smartly identified the business case for investing in the preservation of popular destinations around the world, and the environmental and...
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