Stories from Gina-Marie Cheeseman
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Progress to 2020: Tackling Resource Use From All Angles
Can the U.S. Halve Food Waste By 2030?
Food waste is a huge problem in the U.S. About 40 percent of all food grown in this country is […]
December 7, 2016
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Are Americans Getting Healthier?
Preventive Healthcare Initiatives and the Knowledge Gap
A number of diseases and conditions can be prevented through early intervention and screenings. “Following your doctor’s preventive health advice can […]
December 1, 2016
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Are Americans Getting Healthier?
Why Women Still Face Barriers to Healthcare Coverage
Women face barriers to healthcare coverage that men will never deal with. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) arguably narrowed this […]
November 29, 2016
Energy
U.S. Mayors Address Trump On Climate Change
President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly denied climate change. In 2012, he tweeted that the “concept of global warming was created […]
November 29, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
New GMOs Kicked Out of U.S. Organics Guidelines
The National Organic Standards Board voted unanimously last week to update its U.S. standards to ban ingredients derived from new genetic engineering techniques […]
November 28, 2016
Energy
Aussies Consider Halting New Coal Mines to Protect Reefs
The Australian government has ambitious plans to protect the Great Barrier Reef, but it could do more, says a former government […]
November 23, 2016
New Balance Tripped Up in Trump Controversies
Poor New Balance is embroiled in a political controversy. It all started when Matt LeBretton, the company’s vice president of […]
November 23, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Volkswagen Plans Massive Job Cuts
Last week, Volkswagen announced how it will achieve “greater economic viability.” It can be summed up in three words: massive […]
November 22, 2016
Energy
Energy Policy Changes in a Trump Administration
Many in the sustainability sector are worried about what a Trump administration will mean for energy policy. Trump made campaign […]
November 22, 2016
Energy
States and Cities Rally to Tackle Climate Change at COP22
Representatives from around the world are meeting for climate talks in Marrakech, Morocco, this month. The Under2 Coalition announced new […]
November 18, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Fossil Fuel Companies Enjoy Unprecedented Access to Climate Talks
Climate talks kicked off in Marrakech, Morocco on November 7. Delegations of international leaders, organizations and advisers will hammer out […]
November 16, 2016
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How Sustainability at Home Goes Beyond
Are Americans Really Using Less Energy?
One of the goals President Obama mentioned in his 2013 State of the Union address was to reduce the energy […]
November 16, 2016
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From Farm to Factory: A 3 Part Series on Social Impacts in Apparel
Child Labor In the Clothing Industry
The clothes you wear may be traced back to child labor. It’s a far more common problem than many of […]
November 9, 2016
Energy
7 Global Food Conglomerates Partner on Water Stewardship Commitments
Last week, seven global food and beverage companies made commitments to work with thousands of farmers in their global supply […]
November 2, 2016
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Black Lives Matter and Beyond: Corporate Leaders Respond
What Tech Companies Can Do To Practice Inclusive Recruiting
There is a serious lack of diversity among tech companies. While many have made efforts to increase their diversity numbers, […]
October 31, 2016
Children's Advocates File FTC Complaint Against Google Over 'Influencers'
Influencer marketing combines both traditional and digital marketing tactics. Companies promote their brands and products through so-called influencers — individuals […]
October 27, 2016
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found At Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sites In India
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing worldwide health problem. The U.S U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention define AMR as […]
October 27, 2016
Finance
JPMorgan Chase Wants to Help Small Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women
New businesses are essential to creating more jobs. Forty percent of the net new jobs created in the last two […]
October 26, 2016
Energy
Los Angeles to Go Zero Waste by 2050
The nation’s second most populous city, Los Angeles, has a lofty goal of achieving zero waste by 2050. The Los […]
October 25, 2016
Energy
New Project Gives Info On Congressional Climate Change Positions
Wouldn’t it be great we could look up the climate change positions of each person running for a congressional office on […]
October 24, 2016
Technology
Samsung’s Failed Note 7 Phones Pose a Big Environmental Problem
By now nearly everyone knows the story of Samsung’s flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 7. The phone’s batteries are known […]
October 24, 2016
Energy
There's Big Money in Sustainable Food and Agriculture Investments
There is money to be made by investing in sustainable business models for food and agriculture, according to a new […]
October 21, 2016
Voices for Change
This Small Alabama Town Highlights CSR Shortcomings in Natural Gas
A small town called Eight Mile in Alabama experienced a mercaptan spill at a Mobile Gas as facility eight years […]
October 20, 2016
Energy
Patagonia Provisions Launches An Organic Beer That Can Make a Difference
There’s another organic beer on the market, and this one can help change agricultural practices. Early this month, Patagonia Provisions […]
October 14, 2016
Energy
Researchers: Climate Change is Causing More Forest Fires in the West
Last year, we reached a significant and scary milestone: Atmospheric carbon dioxide passed the 400 parts per million level scientists warn […]
October 13, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
How a New Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Can Help Haitian Kids
Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere and one of the poorest in the world. It had a […]
October 3, 2016
Energy
U.S. and China Review Their Fossil Fuel Subsidies
China and the U.S. are the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters, and both countries still heavily subsidize fossil fuels. Last week, […]
September 29, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
The Changing Landscape of Startup Funding
Apple co-founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne set up shop in Jobs’ parents garage. Is that even possible […]
September 29, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Massachusetts Governor Creates Climate Change Strategy Through Executive Order
Climate change is a serious issue. It may even be the most serious issue of our day. One state recently […]
September 23, 2016
Voices for Change
Small Cash Donations Can Pay Dividends for the Rural Poor
Imagine an organization that gives money to people in poor countries, unconditionally. As in, they can do with it as […]
September 23, 2016
Energy
Dr. Bronner’s Says Bye-Bye To Organic Trade Association
Dr. Bronner’s is less than thrilled with the Organic Trade Association (OTA). The company that makes soap and organic body […]
September 22, 2016
Energy
How the Sugar Industry Deceived the American People
When I was growing up, fat was labeled the big bad guy. Whole milk and real butter were considered unhealthy. […]
September 20, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Is Airbnb's New Anti-Discrimination Policy Too Little, Too Late?
Airbnb has been plagued with accusations that African Americans attempting to book accommodations are met with discrimination. A lawsuit filed […]
September 16, 2016
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Are Americans Getting Healthier?
CVS Health Offers More Than Just a Local Drugstore
CVS Health’s offerings go well beyond the pharmacy counter and make-up aisle. The company also offers healthcare services. These MinuteClinics […]
September 13, 2016
Energy
U.S. and China Joined the Paris Agreement: So, What's Next?
Last week, the U.S. and China formally joined the Paris Agreement, just a day before the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, […]
September 9, 2016
Energy
Nonprofits Sue General Mills Over 'Natural' Label Claims
Three nonprofit organizations think products labeled ‘natural’ shouldn’t contain toxic ingredients like the herbicide glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup. […]
September 2, 2016
Shareholder Resolution Asks Walgreens To Review Tobacco Sales
Is it ethical and moral for a retail pharmacy company to sell tobacco products? Not if you ask Walgreens shareholders […]
September 1, 2016
Mylan's EpiPen Price-Gouging is Simply Unethical
By now, you’ve likely heard about Mylan’s recent EpiPen price-hike, from $461 to $608.61. It’s not the first price increase on […]
September 1, 2016
Energy
U.S. Foodservice Companies Dish Out Sketchy Seafood
Seafood is a popular choice for consumers. This is true not only at grocery stores and seaside eateries, but also […]
August 31, 2016
Voices for Change
Why Alicia Keys Not Wearing Makeup Could Help Start a Revolution
I am sure I am not alone when I say that I rarely leave the house without at least a […]
August 29, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
U.N. Finally Acknowledges Its Role In Haiti Cholera Epidemic
When United Nations troops are sent to an area affected by a natural disaster, they are there to help. But […]
August 26, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
The Drivers Behind the Cage-Free Egg Movement
In the last few years, company after company announced they will switch to cage-free eggs. Almost 200 U.S. companies, including […]
August 26, 2016
Energy
Companies and Investors Make Their 1,000th Commitment to Climate Change Action
Companies and investors have made 1,000 commitments to take action on climate change as part of the Take Action campaign by […]
August 23, 2016
Energy
There's a New Koch-Funded, Pro-Fossil Fuel Group in Town
Some oil men are desperate to market fossil fuels as good for America. To that end, a new organization launched […]
August 18, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Why Birkenstock Is Kissing Amazon Goodbye
Iconic sandal label Birkenstock is fed up with Amazon. The German shoe company, founded over 240 years ago, is sick […]
August 17, 2016
Patagonia Creates Neoprene-Free Wetsuit Line From Natural Rubber
Those wetsuits surfers wear are usually made from a synthetic rubber called neoprene that is far from environmentally friendly. Outdoor […]
August 16, 2016
Energy
Why California Must Continue To Conserve Water
California Gov. Jerry Brown issued mandatory statewide water reductions of 25 percent in 2015. The reason is simple: The entire […]
August 10, 2016
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Seventh Generation Establishes An Internal Carbon Tax
Seventh Generation has been an environmentally conscious company from the get-go. Founded in 1988, the company is named after an […]
August 1, 2016
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Controversial Ruling Will Allow More Toxic Chemicals In Florida’s Water
Florida residents will have more toxic chemicals in their drinking water thanks to a controversial ruling by the state’s Environmental […]
July 29, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Walmart Shares More Information About 'High Priority' Chemicals
Americans are exposed to a number of chemicals every day, and much of the exposure is in their own homes. […]
July 29, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Ford and Jose Cuervo Partner To Make Bioplastic From Agave
Why would an American car company and a Mexican tequila company ever team up? In the case of Ford Motor […]
July 27, 2016
Energy
Apple Is Serious About Protecting Forests
Apple is protecting forests in the U.S. and China. Why? In the words of Lisa P. Jackson, the company’s vice president […]
July 22, 2016
Energy
Publix Commits To Cage-Free Eggs
Life is slowly improving egg-laying hens in America. Publix, the fifth largest grocery store chain in the country, is the […]
July 19, 2016
Energy
The DNC Platform Is Tough On Climate Change
Climate change is one of the most urgent issues of our day. So, it’s great to see that the Democratic Party […]
July 19, 2016
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Sustainable Innovation: The Patience to Get it Right
Good Tech, Bad Timing: The Power of the Market
In the 21st century, we’ve become accustomed to technology developing at lightning speeds. But for every successful electronic device, there […]
July 15, 2016
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MGM Defining Thought Leadership
Corporate Mentoring Builds Leaders From Within
Sometimes people need a spark to get creative ideas flowing. Or, as the Bible says, “iron sharpens iron.” How does that […]
July 13, 2016
Energy
Vermont GMO Labelling to Start Tomorrow
Vermont will soon be the first state in the nation to require labels on genetically modified (GMO) foods. Its GMO-labeling […]
June 30, 2016
Columbia To Release Raingear Without PFCs
Columbia will reveal new rain jacket free of perfluorinated compounds, better known as PFCs, in spring 2017. The rain jacket […]
June 29, 2016
Energy
Perdue Foods Announces New Animal Welfare Policy
Poultry company Perdue Foods became the target of animal welfare organizations after an undercover investigation by Mercy For Animals (MFA) […]
June 28, 2016
Timberland Will Create Green Space in Five Cities In the U.S.
Large cities often lack enough green spaces. One outdoor clothing company would like to remedy that problem. Timberland announced it […]
June 28, 2016
Your Patagonia Jacket Is Probably Polluting Waterways
The microfibers in your Patagonia jacket might be contaminating the environment. A study commissioned by Patagonia found that microfibers are […]
June 24, 2016
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Rethink Reuse
Think You Know the Three Rs of Waste Management? Think Again!
The three Rs — reduce, reuse, recycle — probably ring a bell from your childhood. But most people don’t know these […]
June 24, 2016
Energy
California to Phase Out Nuclear Power By 2025
Say bye-bye to nuclear power in California as it will be phased out in less than a decade. Pacific Gas […]
June 23, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
The ICT Industry Must Do More to Stop Forced Labor
Forced labor is a massive global problem. It generates around $150 billion worth of illegal profits annually. And $34 billion of that […]
June 23, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Apple Wants To Make It Harder To Fix iPhones
Most people want to hold on to their cell phones as long as possible. One poll found that 54 percent of […]
June 23, 2016
Energy
Rwanda, Mexico Seek to Make Coffee the World's Most Sustainable Product
Nearly 9,000 miles apart, Rwanda and Mexico are the first countries to join the Sustainable Coffee Challenge — which aims […]
June 21, 2016
Energy
Food Waste Increased At British Supermarket Chain Tesco
Food waste is a big problem. A third of the world’s food is wasted each year, amounting to 1.3 billion […]
June 20, 2016
Finance
Study: Big Banks Pour Billions Into 'Extreme' Fossil Fuels
The world’s largest banks are the bankers to fossil fuel companies, providing them with hundreds of billions of dollars, a […]
June 16, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Following Controversy, Airbnb Reviews Anti-Discrimination Policy
Recent media reports reveal that Airbnb is doing a poor job of educating its hosts about the Fair Housing Act. And […]
June 9, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
ExxonMobil, Chevron Reject Climate Resolutions at AGMs
ExxonMobil and Chevron held their annual general meetings on Wednesday, and at those meetings both companies voted on a number […]
May 27, 2016
Energy
Transparency Can Help Developing Countries Implement the Paris Agreement
The theme of the international climate summit (COP22) this November in Morocco will center around “action and implementation,” says Dr. […]
May 27, 2016
Energy
It’s a Watershed Year for ExxonMobil and Chevron
It has been said that 2016 is a watershed year for fossil fuel companies, including ExxonMobil and Chevron. Both companies […]
May 25, 2016
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From Farm to Factory: A 3 Part Series on Social Impacts in Apparel
New Platform Seeks To Improve the Relationship Between Buyers and Suppliers
We aren’t the first ones to purchase the clothes we wear. Before they reach store shelves, these items are bought by […]
May 25, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Trump Can’t Derail Paris Climate Agreement
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he would renegotiate the U.N. global climate deal, or at least America’s role in […]
May 25, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Airbnb Hit With Racial Discrimination Suit
Is Airbnb allowing hosts to discriminate against potential guests based on their race? A recently filed lawsuit alleges that it does. […]
May 24, 2016
Energy
Hard Rock Cafe London Cuts Food Waste With a Digester
The Hard Rock Cafe in London — which houses an Eric Clapton guitar and one of Madonna’s credit cards — […]
May 24, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Overtime Protection Extended To 4.2 Million Americans
A new rule finalized by the Obama administration will extend overtime pay protections to over 4 million workers within the […]
May 20, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Starbucks Issues the First U.S. Corporate Sustainability Bond
Coffee is mainly grown in developing countries. The global coffee industry is valued at $100 billion a year, but many […]
May 19, 2016
Finance
3-D Printer Kickstarter Campaign Pauses Amid Embezzlement Claims
Things aren’t so peachy for 3-D printer company the Peachy Printer. Creators of the 3-D printer promised to deliver it […]
May 18, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
New York City Passes Disposable Bag Fee
The New York City Council passed a five-cent fee on disposable shopping bags last week. The council voted 28 to […]
May 13, 2016
Voices for Change
The Case for Universal Basic Income
Some assume that providing people trapped in dire poverty with a basic income for a set time means they will never learn […]
April 29, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Report: C-Suites and Board Rooms Still Lacking in Women
There just aren’t many women at the top of companies. In 2015, the share of incoming female CEOs fell to […]
April 27, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
Explosion at Pemex Oil Plant in Mexico Kills Over 30 People
An explosion at an oil facility in Veracruz on April 20 killed 32 people and injured over 130. The Petroquimica […]
April 26, 2016
Energy
San Francisco to Require Rooftop Solar On New Construction
San Francisco, the city by the bay, is serious about tackling climate change. To that end, last week the city’s […]
April 25, 2016
Energy
Residue of Herbicide Glyphosate Found In Common Breakfast Foods
Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world. It is the active ingredient in Roundup, which was released […]
April 21, 2016
Energy
Consumer Pressure is Driving the Cage-Free Egg Trend
This month two more companies announced they will make their egg supply chains cage-free by 2025. Walmart U.S. and Sam’s Club […]
April 20, 2016
Finance
What Peabody's Bankruptcy Reveals About the Coal Industry
What do you get when you combine a significant drop in coal prices, overproduction of domestic shale gas, a weakening […]
April 20, 2016
Corporate Responsibility
New Gap, Inc. Campaign Says #CloseThePayGap
The gender pay gap is real. And if we continue on as we are, it will take until 2059 to […]
April 18, 2016
Energy
Fossil Fuel Companies Can't Get Away With Dodgy Climate Dealings
Fossil fuel companies just can’t get away with dodgy dealings when it comes to climate change. Recently, a group of […]
April 13, 2016
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From Farm to Factory: A 3 Part Series on Social Impacts in Apparel
Educating Consumers About Buying Sustainably
Sustainability is a word tossed around much these days. But do consumers really care about buying sustainably? The answer is […]
April 5, 2016