Regenerative Agriculture in Mexico Boosts Yields While Restoring Nature - Regeneration International
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Now, an unlikely alliance of conservationists, farmers and cattle ranchers is working to incorporate 2.5 million hectares (6.2 million acres) of land into sustainable management schemes, focusing on s...
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New satellite technology makes it easier to detect methane leaks and to fight the climate crisis. The technology will help drive accountability.
Climate tech firm to launch scaled-up plant sucking CO2 from air
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Construction is due to begin on Wednesday on what could become the world's biggest plant to capture carbon dioxide from the air and deposit it underground, the company behind the nascent green technol...
This Colorado 'solar garden' is literally a farm under solar panels
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This year, the garden produced more than 8,000 pounds of produce, while the panels above generate enough power for 300 local homes.
Eco-concrete blocks are used to protect sea life
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ECOncrete, made of a special additive added to concrete, sequesters carbon, helps prevent shoreline erosion and creates habitat for wildlife.
Energy company plans to dig 6 to 12 miles to make geothermal energy accessible to all
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Quaise Energy claims that deep geothermal uses less than 1% of the land and materials of other renewables, making it the most convenient and profitable choice toward a clean energy future.
Beam solar-powered off-grid EV chargers deployed worldwide
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Solar-powered off-grid EV chargers by Beam are reaching people all over the world. The chargers now reach over 100 locations in the United States alone.
North Hempstead To Promote Sustainable Businesses: How To Apply
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Local green and sustainable companies are encouraged to apply to the Town's newly expanded Small Business Spotlight program.
What is green hydrogen and why do we need it? An expert explains
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Current momentum on clean hydrogen is unprecedented. Green hydrogen derived from water electrolysis using renewable electricity can help us achieve net zero emissions
This new ultraefficient Habitat for Humanity house is also easy for volunteers to assemble
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To build Habitat for Humanity’s new design for a passive house, volunteers just need to put prefab parts together. It could help make sustainable-home construction more affordable.
High-rise greenhouses open in Paris suburbs - ICON Magazine
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The Cité Maraîchère project in Romainville promotes sustainable urban agriculture
59% of consumers say they’ll boycott brands that don’t address climate emergency
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Dentsu International and Microsoft Advertising have revealed the findings of a study into consumer awareness and engagement with issues linked to sustainable consumption and media use. Here are the ke...
Renewables Likely Cost Less Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
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As renewable energy technologies scale up, their cost can be hard to estimate. A new report from the University of Oxford’s Institute of New Economic Thinking notes that the cost of renewable energi...
Shoppers are buying from resale retailers more than ever. Here's why
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The market for secondhand and new-with-tags items is booming as consumer habits change and they seek out hard-to-find luxury items.
Here's how to convince CEOs to support government climate action at the expense of their own profits
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Research suggests that corporate leaders can be encouraged to lobby for climate action by personally experiencing the effects of climate change.
Ford Makes a Different Kind of EV Investment
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Ford is investing in Redwood Materials, the battery recycling firm founded by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel. The move aims to help make EVs more affordable and accessible.
Highly Paid Union Workers Give UPS a Surprise Win in Delivery Wars
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FedEx’s less costly contractor drivers were supposed to give it an edge. But labor shortages are hobbling services.
Alaska Airlines’ inflight water service goes plastic-free – Business Traveller
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Drinking water now comes in plant-based carton provided by Boxed Water, and customers are offered recyclable paper cups...
Spanx chief gives all employees first-class plane tickets and $10,000
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Shapewear company founder Sara Blakely surprised employees at a party to mark Spanx’s new $1.2bn valuation
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SPOKANE — On a February day, with wind-whipped temperatures falling to 4 below zero, Colville tribal leaders approved an unusual transaction at their offices in Nespelem.
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Mozambique has become the first country to receive payments from a World Bank trust fund for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation—commonly known as REDD+.
Not even a pandemic can stop solar's epic growth
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Lead by Texas and the Southeast, the United States added a record 9.6 gigawatts of utility-scale solar power in 2020.
Mexican communities manage their local forests, generating benefits for humans, trees and wildlife
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About 60% of Mexico’s forests are managed by local communities. A scholar who has studied the forests for 30 years explains how this system protects the forests and the people who oversee them.
How some of the world's top executives think about sustainability
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At Fortune's Global Sustainability Forum, executives, government officials, and investors spoke to the shifting tides that are taking place around the role that companies play today in environmental s...
First-of-its-kind quantitative assessment for sustainable agriculture
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For the first time, scientists have assembled a quantitative assessment for agriculture sustainability for countries around the world based not only on environmental impacts, but economic and social i...
Store Owner Explains How Labor Exploitation Works, Says She Earns ’70k Like Everybody Else’
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Much like Dan Price, Madeline took a huge pay cut so that her employees could earn a decent living.
Amazon offers to pay college tuition for most US workers
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Amazon is offering to cover four-year college tuition for most of its approximately 750,000 hourly workers in the United States, the latest major employer to offer the perk to attract and retain hourl...
Seattle Breaks Ground on Net Zero High-Rise
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The 15-story building will include solar power, reclaimed rainwater, smart home devices—and affordable units.
How you can help fight climate change in ways that really matter
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Can a single person do anything to meaningfully contribute to climate change relief efforts? Most certainly, say climate change experts. Here's how.
Computer Models Of Civilization Offer Routes To Ending Global Warming
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Scientists who warned of heat waves and rising seas this week also say that it's possible to avoid the worst effects of the warming climate. They're relying on computer models of the world economy.
‘It could feed the world’: amaranth, a health trend 8,000 years old that survived colonization
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Indigenous women in North and Central America are coming together to share ancestral knowledge of amaranth, a plant booming in popularity as a health food
Society is right on track for a global collapse, new study of infamous 1970s report finds
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A steep downturn in human population and quality of life could be coming in the 2040s, the report finds.
Foundations announce $1 billion fund for renewables in emerging economies | United Nations
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Efforts to accelerate global actions to ensure that all people have access to clean energy and electricity received a lift today ...
8 amazing solutions to stop plastic flowing into the world’s oceans
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How smart ideas and science are being used by environmental and tech clean-up groups around the world to prevent plastic waste choking the planet’s rivers and oceans.
How much CO2 do you produce using Facebook? Less than in 2016, report shows
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Facebook hit a number of major climate-related targets in 2020, according to its annual sustainability report.
Mr. Trash Wheel is gobbling up millions of pounds of trash
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Trash interceptors are becoming more common in large cities, helping to stop garbage as it floats down waterways. Mr. Trash Wheel is the pride of Baltimore, helping to make a cleaner, more beautiful c...
"We're mining the sky because there's too much carbon in it" says Climeworksv
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Carbon is the most valuable resource on earth, according to Climeworks, which has developed machines that suck it from the air so it can be turned into useful materials.
Ohio will soon be home to the largest solar factory complex outside of China
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China's dominance over the world's solar industry just took a hit.
Silicon, USA: Technology Made in America
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Ever tried to buy a computer made entirely of US parts and assembled here? You can't. But here are 46 companies making high-quality tech products in the United States.
Net-Zero complex becomes the first of its kind in Oakland
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Are you ready to explore Atomic City? This net-zero condominium complex in Oakland pairs luxury amenities with eco-friendly features.
Climate Change, Diversity, and Systemic Inequality Topped the ESG Agenda in 2020
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The coronavirus pandemic, escalating attacks on people of color, and rising activism against racism and income inequality heightened the focus on ESG issues by corporations, investors and other stakeh...
Tree-Free Paper is rescuing forests and farmers in Washington
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Creating paper from wheat waste gives forests a break — and harvesters a new revenue stream.
The Empire State Building's Green Retrofit Was a Success. Will Other Buildings Follow Suit?
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It's a scale of transformation that's unprecedented, but one that we believe is vital'
Opinion | How a Company Can Help a City
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Don Katz and Audible committed to Newark in 2007 and they haven’t looked back.
This environmentally conscious portfolio beats the market, says UBS
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Investors don’t have to sacrifice returns to invest sustainably, according to a new report from UBS.
Burger King gives a taste of its environmentally-friendly packaging
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Burger King’s food packaging is going green.
A new generation of young people is putting the planet first. Here's everything you need to know
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The World Economic Forum is launching the #GenerationRestoration Youth Challenge to support young ecopreneurs and the UN's Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
This giant roofing company just figured out how to recycle shingles
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Roofing giant GAF says it’s the most significant sustainability initiative it’s ever taken on.
15 Best Sustainable Clothing Brands
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Not only do these brands help you look stylish, they do what they can to help the planet.
S*PARK by Tres Birds Workshop occupies full city block in Denver
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Reclaimed brick and metal panels form the exterior of a residential and commercial project in Colorado's capital, designed by Tres Birds Workshop.
Texas-based burger chain Whataburger thanks employees with $90 million in bonuses
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Whataburger has approximately 840 locations in 10 states, primarily Texas and New Mexico, with self-reported annual sales of more than $2.5 billion.
Apple gives update on its move towards entirely renewable energy
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Apple says that 110 of its suppliers are moving to use entirely renewable energy, as tech companies continue to work towards high-profile climate targets.
Google Maps will start showing you slower routes. Here’s why
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What’s important? Speed or the planet?
Eco-Friendly, Low-Maintenance Deck Boards Use 2,250 Plastic Bags per Board - Core77
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Building supply company Trex is one of the largest plastic bag recyclers in the U.S.
Sustainability-linked bond market to swell up to $150 billion: JPMorgan ESG DCM head
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The market for bonds that are linked to companies meeting certain environmental goals could grow 20-fold this year to between $120 billion and $150 billion, a senior JP Morgan banker said, as business...
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Tupperware Brands Charitable Foundation, the non-profit arm of Tupperware Brands, announced on March 15 that it will aim to divert nearly 10 million single-use plastic bottles from national parks arou...
The 10 most innovative North American companies
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From a children’s book publisher to a premium whiskey distiller, these companies are taking on the toughest societal challenges from within their industries.
These 4 companies are turning food waste into cosmetics, clothing and more
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One-third of all the food produced in the world is going to waste. But technology is enabling discarded food to be turned into sustainable packaging, fashion and even skincare.
Chipotle will link executive compensation to environmental and diversity goals
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Chipotle Mexican Grill said Thursday that executive compensation will now be linked to hitting targets tied to the company's environmental and diversity goals.
Abercrombie & Fitch to transition to renewable energy beginning 2023
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. undefined announced its plan to shift to renewable energy at its New Albany, Oh. headquarters and its distribution centers starting...
CVS to help underserved Americans schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments
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CVS Health plans to contact Americans living in underserved communities to help them schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
Coca-Cola turns to 100% recycled plastic bottles in U.S.
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Coca-Cola Co will sell its popular sodas in bottles made from 100% recycled plastic material in the United States, the beverage maker said on Tuesday, in a major shift to combat plastic waste and redu...
Inspired by those with disabilities, Nike designs hands-free shoe
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Nike has designed a shoe that’s easy to put on and take off without your hands, a helpful feature for those with disabilities.
IKEA Buys 11,000 Acres of U.S. Forest to Keep It From Being Developed
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IKEA recently bought an 11,000 acre forest in Georgia to keep it from being developed as part of its carbon reducing strategies.
Here's a list of companies paying employees to get Covid-19 vaccinations
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Some companies are seeing such a benefit in getting their workforces vaccinated that they are willing to pay.
Pennsylvania restaurant owner celebrates COVID restriction end with big donation to servers
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The owner of Luciano's Restaurant in White Oak, Pennsylvania is dedicating the grand reopening to his staff by donating all dine-in sales to his servers.
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In a press announcement on Monday, Adidas pledged to include sustainable materials, such as recycled polyester and sustainably-grown cotton, in more than 60 percent of the products it sells next year.
This company went carbon neutral in 5 years. Here’s how
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Lessons learned from Signify's efforts to tackle waste and do its part to mitigate the impact of climate change to help others and speed their efforts.
Most UK firms think sustainability will boost sales
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Almost nine in 10 UK businesses believe there are multiple opportunities to improve their environmental and ethical sustainability,
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The inspiring story behind Vital Farms's mission to persuade consumers and farmers to choose more sustainable--and pricier--eggs.
Jeff Bezos' $10B Earth Fund Will First Support These Organizations Protecting the Planet
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Jeff Bezos donated $791 million to 16 organizations working to fight climate change in the first round of grants from his Bezos Earth Fund.
Swedish miner invests up to €39bn in massive transformation for carbon-free future - ArcticToday
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The Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB unveiled massive new investments this week aimed at producing steel without fossil fuels. The unprecedented plans, presented on Monday, should pave the way ...
MAS launches world's first grant scheme for green and sustainability-linked loans
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The grant will cover up to $100,000 of the expenses per loan for borrowers.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Fresh Moves Mobile Market Gives Chicago's South, West Sides Access to Produce
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People on Chicago’s South and West sides have a new option to buy low cost, fresh produce, as the Fresh Moves Mobile Market heads out every weekday to different neighborhoods in the city. Malcolm Ev...
10 Most Sustainable Consumer Tech Companies
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To offset the massive amount of waste, many consumer tech companies are working to become more sustainable, both internally and in their consumer-facing products. These consumer tech companies demonst...
The first climate-focused bank in the nation will open in St. Pete in 2021
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A new bank focused on environmental impact and community support will open in St. Petersburg in 2021. Welcome to the ‘Burg, Climate First Bank. Climate First Bank is a full-service community bank on...
Breitling’s New Sustainable Watch Boxes Are Made Entirely From Plastic Bottles
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The new packaging will be released early next year.
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Eliminating the carbon footprint for its entire existence just got a helping hand.
America's Largest Solar-Panel Maker Leads the World in Panel Recycling–Recovering 95% of Materials
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America's largest solar panel maker is also the world's largest recycler of panels, with their program recovering 95% of materials for reuse.
Some Silicon Valley Companies Continue to Pay Service Staff, Others Lay Them Off | KQED
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Seven months into the pandemic, Silicon Valley offices remain mostly empty. There are few places right now to find new service jobs for staff who have been laid off during the pandemic.
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Southwest is trying to do one thing. At Harvard Business School, they say to do the opposite.
The Body Shop is Buying 600 Tons of Plastic Waste to Produce More Eco-Friendly Packaging
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Another company is taking steps to stop the prevalence of plastic pollution. The Body Shop is going to source waste plastic to use in their packaging.
Unilever CEO: Climate change and Covid-19 mean capitalism must change
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Unilever's chief executive officer Alan Jope has said the business has found itself "at the centre" of discussions around redesigning capitalism with environmental and social sustainability in mind po...
World’s first second-hand IKEA store to open in Sweden
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During autumn, the world’s first second-hand IKEA store will see the light of day. It will open in
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The news last week that U.S. utility and renewable energy company NextEra Energy briefly overtook ExxonMobil and Saudi Aramco to become the world’s most valuable energy producer shows just how valua...
Fast Food Restaurants Are Trying To Be More Sustainable | UNRESERVED | Intelligence Is Sexy
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Everyone's going sustainable and fast food restaurants are right in line.
Allbirds wants people to understand their sneakers’ carbon footprint like they do calories in food
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The problem with talking about carbon footprint, or greenhouse gas emissions, is that they're not terms the average consumer instinctively understands, according to Allbirds' sustainability lead Hana ...
Microsoft vows to replenish more water than it uses by 2030
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The tech company outlines its water positivity initiative.
Lego ditching single-use plastic bags in brick kits, will test recyclable paper bags
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Lego ramps up its sustainability efforts with a big investment.
How to Build a Sustainable Capitalism
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Imperative 21, a network of business associations representing more than 70,000 businesses, wants to create a more inclusive, stakeholder-focused economic system.
UBS advises private clients to pick 'sustainable' investments
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UBS Group said on Thursday that it would advise private clients investing globally to choose sustainable investments over more traditional options, the first major financial institution to do so.
BP invests in offshore wind to power 2 million American homes
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BP is moving into offshore wind power for the first time with a $1.1 billion investment in the United States, as the company pushes into clean energy following a century of oil exploration.
Salomon Announces Index.01, Fully Recyclable Performance Running Shoe
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Expect a dual purpose from the upcoming Salomon Index.01, a true performance road running shoe that can then turn into a fully recyclable option at the end of its life.
Pierre’s introduces Heroes Ice Cream pints to benefit food programs
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Pierre's Ice Cream has launched three flavors to benefit area non-profit food programs.
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils New Targets for a More Inclusive and Circular Business
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Tommy Hilfiger is taking further steps to approach sustainability from both an environmental and social perspective with a new 2030 plan.
This Chicago florist converts vacant lots into flower farms and employs at-risk youth
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This Chicago florist aims to employ youth, alleviate poverty and convert vacant lots to community assets—all through flowers.
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He increased the salaries for all of his 120 employees raising the minimum salary to $70,000 and slashed his $1 million salary by 90% in order to make it happen.
Ireland’s only surviving sail-powered wooden cargo boat resumes deliveries
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The Ilen is sailing again in an eco-friendly sustainable alternative to powered freight.