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Why 'In with the New' Is Always Infinitely Easier Than 'Out with the Old'
“Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.”AesopThe old phrase tells us that new and old ideas find a natural balance, that the...
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Executives Say Saving Money Is No. 1 Sustainability Driver
Saving money is the number one reason executives cite for taking actions towards more eco-friendly business practices, according to a new report from Grant Thornton.The company’s 2014 International...
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Algae Powering World’s First Electric Grand Prix
The world soon will see its first electric Grand Prix series with cars powered with electricity derived from algae as part of an effort to showcase the best in new zero emission technologies,...
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Dr Pepper Snapple's Packaging Redesign Saves Over 60M Tons of Plastic, A Year...
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) has released its 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, highlighting progress toward its 2015 goals. Of note are the fact that the beverage giant exceeded two of its...
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HP's Living Progress Exchange Is Connecting with Leaders Live (Including You!)
How can we create a better future for everyone, together?On Sept. 9, leaders in government, business, academia and civil society will join me and other HP colleagues in an online forum to address this...
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Toymakers, Advertisers Encouraging Young Girls to Redefine Gender Roles
The gender divide starts young in our society, with boys and girls generally encouraged to adopt a standard set of acceptable behaviors and preferences from an early age. But a number of companies have...
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Invests $363 Million in Community Health Initiatives
Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies collectively devoted more than $363 million to support community health initiatives in 2013, according to a new report by the Blue Cross Blue Shield...
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New Advancements Turning Packaging Into Food and Food Into Plastic
Plastic is the boon and bane of our times. While its uses are numerous and at times, even critical, its waste and the resultant pollution clogs up our rivers and oceans and pollutes our lands. But...
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Cradle to Cradle Marketplace First Online Store Dedicated to Circular Economy...
The concept of a circular economy has been on the fringes of market development for a while now, but a boost could come from the recent launch of the Cradle to Cradle Marketplace, the first online...
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Macallan Distillery Cleans Up Its Act with £74M Clean Energy Investment
The Macallan, one of the world’s most famous whisky distilleries, has launched a new £74m clean energy project at its facility in Speyside, Scotland, which is expected to produce enough energy to heat...
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RPGs Tapping Energy, Smarts of Gamers to Generate Understanding of Global...
Gaming, particularly role-playing games (RPGs), is increasingly serious business — US retail revenue from the video game industry was estimated at $887 million as of February 2014, and the global video...
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Novozymes, Monsanto Discover Microbes That Can Boost Corn and Soybean Yields
Novozymes and Monsanto say they have discovered several microbes that are demonstrating increased yield in corn and soybeans, a result of ongoing collaborative research into microbial products farmers...
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invisaband Provides Long-Lasting, Plant-Based Alternative to Toxic, Sticky...
invisaband is a DEET-free, mosquito-repellent microfiber bracelet currently seeking funding on Indiegogo.Creator Gogadgety, Inc. says invisaband improves upon existing repellent lotions and sprays in...
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Could Marketing Fresh Produce Like Junk Food Get Kids Eating More Fruits and...
Getting kids to eat more fruit and vegetables has long been a challenge that, despite their best efforts, many parents struggle to win. It’s not just parents — it appears that no one, including...
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Tyson Foods Could Lose $500 Million in Federal Contracts After Environmental...
Tyson Foods is in risk of losing close to $500 million in government contracts if found guilty in and ongoing criminal investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency over the recent release of...
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Where Consumption Meets Sustainability: How 'Generation World' Makes Purchase...
Last month my colleague, Trish Wheaton, made a case for why the Sustainability conversation needs to shift from the typical “eco-babble” — high-minded and preachy — into something more relatable and...
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Bank of America Investing in Further Water-Saving Initiatives During...
Bank of America has announced two new initiatives in its efforts to help address California’s severe drought conditions - a $250,000 grant to the Pacific Institute, which will go towards the...
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Farmers in Central America Generating Energy From Coffee Wastewater
UTZ Certified’s Energy from Coffee Wastewater project has proven that it is possible to generate energy, tackle climate change and protect water resources by treating discharges from coffee mills. The...
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FedEx May Pay for Millions For Misclassifying Workers
FedEx could be liable for hundreds of millions of dollars in drivers’ operating expenses and wages after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that a class of 2,300 individuals working for...
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WTTC Tells Travel & Tourism industry To Drive Its Sustainability Agenda Harder
The travel and tourism industry needs to put sustainability at the forefront of everything it does and businesses need to lead by example – that’s the message from David Scowsill, CEO & president...
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