Stories from Megan Amrich
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Evidence-Based Nutrition Guidance Supports Informed Consumer Choices
Take the Guesswork Out of Back-to-School Food Shopping
With so much information in the news and online about nutrition, it’s easy for caregivers to feel confused and overwhelmed about making the best choices for their kids. Fortunately, clear, evidence-based resources like the Guiding Stars nutrition guidance program are available to help.
August 17
Community Development
Inspired By the Film Industry, This Mobility Device Helps People Move Without Motors or Batteries
Many of the over 5.5 million people who rely on mobility devices in the U.S. need multiple pieces of equipment to address their daily needs. The creators of the Zeen want to change that.
February 28
Justice + Equality
Menopause-Friendly Workplace Accreditation Expands to the U.S.
Menopause is slowly becoming a less taboo topic in the United States, but a stigma remains in the workplace. MiDOViA is working to change that, expanding on a successful menopause friendly workplace program from the United Kingdom.
April 17, 2025
Justice + Equality
3 Ways to Improve Disability-Inclusive Design in 2024
Representation in disability-related product design has come a long way, but there is still room for improvement. Businesses can use disability-inclusive design to make products that can be used by and benefit all while making sound business sense.
January 29, 2024
Community Development
Dick’s Sporting Goods Champions Youth Athletics With $5.6 Million in Grants
NBA star Carmelo Anthony is one of 10 top athletes working with the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation to champion youth sports through the 75for75 grant program. The foundation will distribute more than $5.6 million in 2023 to youth sports cubs and schools, including organizations selected by the athletes.
July 7, 2023
Sustainable Living
Secondhand Sunday is Fashion’s Latest Initiative in the Rise of Resale
Secondhand Sunday, a new holiday launched by online marketplace Poshmark to “support secondhand sellers, circular fashion and the planet," reflects how perceptions of secondhand shopping are continuing to evolve.
November 22, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
REI Makes Black Friday a Permanent Paid Holiday for Employees
REI is once again encouraging employees and consumers alike to spend Black Friday in the great outdoors rather than in department stores.
October 10, 2022
Sustainable Living
Are Impossible’s New Plant-Based Nuggets Meant for Children or Their Millennial Parents?
Are foods like wildlife-shaped plant-based nuggets or farm tractor-shaped pasta actually effective at bringing about environmental awareness?
March 14, 2022
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Inclusion is Better for Business — in the Tech Sector and Beyond
Microlending: An Unsung Solution to Boost Engagement in Remote Workplaces?
This company leveraged a partnership with microlending platform Kiva to engage employees around shared causes while creating economic opportunity for small business owners and other underbanked borrowers around the world.
March 7, 2022
Voices for Change
Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen Now Focusing on ‘Longer Tables’ for Ukrainian Refugees
Chef José Andrés and WCK are again answering a call: this time, they're providing meals to Ukrainian refugees who have fled to neighboring countries.
March 2, 2022
Sustainable Living
Six Sustainability Themed Ads You May Have Missed During Super Bowl LVI
Here’s a look at six of yesterday's Super Bowl LVI commercials, all of which focus on a sustainability-focused theme, from food waste to electric cars.
February 12, 2022
Community Development
A Look at Disability Accessibility and Inclusion in 2021 and Beyond
We present three stories on disability accessibility that had 3p writers talking in 2021, and will hopefully see improvement in 2022 and years to come.<br />
January 4, 2022
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What Corporate Sustainability Means in Practice: How Things Really Get Done
3 Things to Know About Engaging Employees in Sustainability
Almost 90 percent of employees engaged in their company’s sustainability work say it enhances their job satisfaction and overall feelings about the company. We spoke to a pair of experts about how to get employees on board.
November 5, 2021
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Doing the Work: What Does It Mean To Be a Just Company?
HBCUs and Tech Leaders are Joining Forces to Increase Tech Opportunities for Black Students
America’s approximately 100 Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) produce almost 25 percent of all tech degrees received by Black students, and they're increasingly linking up with technology companies to give their students more opportunity.
August 31, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Ownership Over the Female Body No More: How Women Athletes Are Taking a Stand
More women athletes are fighting back against double standards and unrealistic expectations - and they're taking back control of their bodies.
August 3, 2021
Sustainable Living
What Is Adaptive Clothing, and Why Are More Retailers Offering It for Children?
JCPenney is the latest American retailer to offer its own brand of adaptive clothing for kids, joining the likes of Target, Kohl’s and Lands’ End.
July 26, 2021
Sustainable Living
Wendy’s Plant-Based Burger Is Actually Made from Veggies
Unlike plant-based offerings at fast food chains including McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Burger King, Wendy’s black bean burger isn’t trying to mimic meat.
July 2, 2021
Voices for Change
Lifewtr and Häagen-Dazs Amplify Marginalized Voices Through Hollywood Partnerships
Some consumer brands are working to bring what have been otherwise marginalized voices to light, with help from some of Hollywood’s biggest storytellers.
May 12, 2021
Community Development
'This Girl Can' Aims to Make Images of Female Fitness More Accessible and Inclusive
This Girl Can takes on the misrepresentation of images used in marketing and the media with a free image library celebrating all women and girls exercising.
March 26, 2021
Sustainable Living
Super Bowl LV Advertisers – Who’s In, Who’s Out and What’s Different in 2021?
Viewers of Super Bowl LV will notice many changes to this year’s event, especially with advertising, in keeping with the “new normal” of pandemic life.
February 1, 2021
Community Development
Olay Takes on the STEM Education Gap in Latest Ad Campaign
The P&G-owned brand Olay is pushing STEM education and awareness big time in its latest advertising and social media campaigns.
September 15, 2020
Voices for Change
Social Media Posts Don’t Count as ‘Brands Taking Stands’ Against Racism Unless Backed Up by Real Action
Virtually all brands have released at least one social media post, email or advertisement about racial injustice in recent months - but that's only a start.
August 3, 2020
Community Development
Destinations, NGOs and Businesses Unite in Call for Sustainable Tourism
While the dates of reopening change daily, it's clear sustainable tourism in the COVID-19 era requires responsibility and restraint from all stakeholders.
July 14, 2020
Energy
Could Europe’s Car-Free Zones Become Long-Term Solutions? A Look at Three Cities’ Efforts
We look at three cities considering closing off their streets to vehicles, and the potential benefits of more car-free zones in the short and long term.
June 5, 2020
Community Development
Restaurant Innovation Takes a High Road by Staying Open While Paying a Fair Wage
The High Road Kitchens project is the latest example of restaurant innovation, providing work, food and funding for restaurants throughout California.
May 12, 2020
Corporate Responsibility
Fashion Industry Seeks a More Sustainable Direction Amid This Crisis
If the fashion industry seeks to rebound from the criticism it received during this pandemic, then here are three huge changes the sector should take on.
April 23, 2020
Community Development
EdTech Companies Easing the Transition to Distance Learning in Wake of COVID-19
Here is a look at four organizations doing their part to ease the difficult transition to distance learning with free products and expanded services.
March 24, 2020
Brands Taking Stands
José Andrés, World Central Kitchen Feed Communities, Travelers During COVID-19 Crisis
José Andrés and World Central Kitchen are once again using food to bring people reassurance during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.
March 18, 2020
Corporate Responsibility
COVID-19 Brings Paid Sick Leave Debate to the Forefront
Without paid sick leave, millions of workers now face a nightmare scenario, one in which many are forced to decide between their health or a paycheck.
March 17, 2020
Technology
3 Ways Tech Improved Disability Inclusion in 2019
Super Bowl-worthy video games and eye-controlled TV remotes were just some of the ways companies used technology to increase accessibility and inclusion in 2019.
December 10, 2019
Sustainable Living
3p Weekend: Could Gen Z Save the Shopping Mall?
As the holidays approach, it turns out Gen Z may be the saving grace for a once-beloved American institution – the shopping mall.
November 22, 2019
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3BL Forum 2019: Brands Taking Stands—What's Next?
Inclusive Hiring Benefits All: The Story of Spectrum Designs
Shirts and other apparel printed at Spectrum Designs offer an important message: support of inclusive hiring for the autistic community across the U.S.
October 24, 2019
Community Development
Leading Retailer Serves Up a Heaping Portion of Body Shaming
Recently, Macy’s stopped selling a line of novelty portion-control plates following online accusations of body shaming and insensitivity.
July 29, 2019
Sustainable Living
Old Navy Makes Purple Patriotic for a Good Cause
A July 4 Old Navy campaign waxes nostalgia, Instagram influencers, purple T-shirts and a call for companies to take stands on social and political issues.
July 1, 2019
Hasbro Marks a Year of Old Toys Getting New Lives
When we hear “recyclables" we think of cans or glass. But toys and games? Maybe not, but the partnership Hasbro has with TerraCycle is now a year old.
May 29, 2019
Owens Corning and Habitat for Humanity: Building Through Partnerships
Through Owens Corning's work with Habitat for Humanity, it has helped make safe and affordable homes a reality for communities and families around the world.
May 16, 2019
Sustainable Living
Get the Picture: Companies and Creators Seek Diversity in Stock Photos
As advertising and journalism continue to shift to more visual social media platforms, demand for stock images is surging. But there’s one thing missing from many paid stock photo services – diversity.
April 18, 2019
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From Farm to Fork: Sustainability in the Food and Agriculture Business
From California to Central India: Implementing Water Stewardship at the Local Level
General Mills pledged to champion stewardship plans in eight priority watersheds across its global value chain. We spoke to the company's sustainability lead to learn more.
March 22, 2019
Community Development
African Development Bank Launches ‘Africa NDC Hub’ At UN Climate Summit
Africa Day, held last month within COP23 in Bonn, Germany, served as the springboard for the official launch of ‘Africa NDC Hub’, the African […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Sky to eliminate plastics from its supply chain
Sky, the UK television, telecoms and broadband group, is to eliminate all single-use plastics from its operations, products and supply […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Made in Europe label no guarantee of fair wages
Some of the world’s most popular fashion houses have been urged to uphold labour rights in their supplier factories in […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Feeding Olympians sustainably at 2020 Tokyo Games
A drive has been started to ensure that all fish and seafood at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics comes from sustainable […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Ethical advertising is a key emerging CSR issue that can’t be delegitimised
Ethical advertising has arguably been the big business ethics issue of recent weeks, with Paperchase’s decision to rule out future […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Dr. Sally Uren, Forum for the Future CEO, receives OBE
Dr Sally Uren, CEO of sustainability non-profit Forum for the Future, has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the Most […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Hasbro puts responsible business into play
Hasbro, the huge international board game and toy manufacturer, used only renewable energy in 2016 for the second consecutive year […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Top reasons your organisation should enter the Global Good Awards
Formerly the National CSR Awards, the Global Good Awards isn’t just about recognising big business for responsible and sustainable practices. It seeks […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Five tips to get ready for social investment in 2018
What makes an organisation suitable for social investment? This is a question we’re often asked by potential investees. As providers […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
CSE Forecasts Top 10 Sustainability Trends for 2018
Over the past decade, the term sustainability has caught on in the boardroom, courtroom and living room. While the concept has reached […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Think Global, Act Local
PR agencies spend a lot of time talking about living their values, for themselves and their clients. It is an […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Forum for the Future identifies key global trends shaping the future of the planet
A new report from one of the world’s leading sustainability non-profits, Forum for the Future, calls on leaders to better understand […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
How to help your audience remember the key points of your presentation
When we’re talking about an important subject, and need to persuade and influence, being memorable and standing out from the […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
IEMA survey finds 7-in-10 sustainability professionals satisfied with job
Environment and sustainability professionals still outperform the UK average in job satisfaction and remain optimistic about the challenges ahead. This […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
ESG investment projected to grow in 2018—so are risks
With chaos and tumult defining the news across the board, it’s inevitable that major changes are roiling the socially responsible […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Going global – Exporting Britain sustainably at Rushlight Show
The ripples caused by Brexit reach throughout our society, and they recently washed up on the Cleantech and Circular Economy […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Over 100 Global Cities Get Majority of Electricity from Renewables
More than 40 cities worldwide are listed in an environmental report as running entirely on renewable electricity, and 102 are […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
UK Pension Funds Grilled Over Financial Risks of Climate Change
The widespread misunderstanding of trustees’ duties may extend to others involved in this debate. Pension schemes are enormous investors and […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Government to Press UK Employers on Respecting Women’s Workplace Rights
The continuing failure of many UK employers to follow the discrimination regulations, especially the law on the rights of pregnant […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Truth, authenticity and purpose in the 21st century business
Nearly 50 years ago the birth of the internet in 1969 promised the utopia of a connected world, where the […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
New Leadership Model for Businesses with Purpose-Led Strategies
A framework has been created to help business to embrace ambitious, purpose-led, courageous leadership to shape the economy, instead of […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Prize offered for addressing modern slavery in UK
One individual is to be named as the UK man or woman who has done most to raise awareness to […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Gender Can be the Key to Unlocking Wider Diversity Challenges
I have been in business now for 30 years, and have always believed that women represent an incredibly powerful yet […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Call to Action by 200 Business Leaders to Support UK Women Entrepreneurs
An investigation into claims that women are being held back in business is to be conducted by the UK government. […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Principles for future leaders navigating a changing world
Perhaps the biggest challenge facing leaders today is ensuring they are capable of navigating themselves and their organizations through a […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
How circular economy businesses grow fast: throw a better party, and other top tips
“To change the world, you have to throw a better party than those destroying it.” So says Louisa Ziane, Chief […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Tech upgrade needed for local charities to receive corporate donations
Small local charities are receiving lower donations from UK companies than large high-profile causes even though they concentrate on community […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Mondi Aligns Sustainable Paper and Packaging Strategy with SDGs
Mondi, the Vienna-based international packaging and paper group, has invested an impressive €41.7m ($51.2m, £36.4m) in community projects during the […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
The future of women – global uncertainties
Over the last year women have been succeeding in spotlighting issues and arguing for their rights: from harassment and #metoo, […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Circular Economy Strategy for Packaging Adopted by Nestlé
Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, is to make all its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. The Swiss multinational, […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Inspiring Sustainability Podcast: Generating Good Governance
Ian Joseph, the CEO of Trustees Unlimited, a leading resource of trustees and board roles for not-for-profits, had a fascinating conversation […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
UK business leads in boards with climate change policies
More company boards oversee climate change measures in the UK than in any other country, a wide-ranging survey has revealed. […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
UK and China join up to research new renewables
Five projects have been begun jointly by UK and Chinese government-backed experts to produce the next generation of offshore renewable […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
UPS-led consortium installs new EV charging system
A new system allowing the recharging of a whole fleet of electrical vehicles without an upgrade to the power grid […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Inspiring Sustainability podcast: Making sustainability happen
Interview with Tim Haywood, Finance Director and Head of Sustainability at Interserve PLC. Interserve is one of the world’s foremost […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Primark global supply chain transparent with online map
Primark, the budget clothing retailer with 350 stores in Britain, mainland Europe and the US, has published details of its […]
March 7, 2019
Community Development
Guide to gender equality at work to be published
Practical guidance on gender equality at work will be sent to employers all over the world this year by the […]
March 7, 2019
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From Farm to Fork: Sustainability in the Food and Agriculture Business
General Mills Brands Join to Improve Farming From the Ground Up
Inspired by its natural and organic brands—such as Cascadian Farm, Epic and Annie’s — General Mills is working to advance the adoption of regenerative farming, literally starting from the ground up.
March 7, 2019
Sustainable Living
Vacation Rental Industry Generating More Positive Social Impact
The global vacation rental industry has changed what travel looks like today as companies seek to create more social impact in local communities.
March 5, 2019
Technology
Super Bowl LIII Commercials: A Tale of Two Technologies
If you believe Sunday night’s Super Bowl commercials, robots are taking over the world. Well, at least trying to, but failing […]
February 4, 2019
Voices for Change
3 Takeaways from Gillette’s ‘The Best Men Can Be’ Video
Last week, Boston-based razor company Gillette launched a new video entitled “We Believe” to kick off its new “The Best […]
January 21, 2019
3 Sustainable Fashion Trends to Watch During 2019
Let’s be honest – 2018 had some heartbreaking headlines regarding fashion and the environment. (We’re looking at you, Burberry.) There […]
January 8, 2019
Energy
2019 Food Trends Include Fish-Free Tuna, Mushroom Jerky and BYOVB
It’s the time of the year when everyone is looking ahead at what the New Year will bring. Whole Foods […]
December 13, 2018
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From Local to Global: How Silicon Valley Companies Invest in Community
“Matter to a Million” Global Giving Partnership Celebrates Five Years, $21M in Loans
This article series is sponsored by Silicon Valley Community Foundation and went through our normal editorial review process. Imagine turning […]
December 6, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Companies Leading on Disability Inclusion Outperform Peers
Like many parents, I often think about what my young son will be when he grows up. As a person […]
November 20, 2018
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3BL Forum 2018
How Blackbaud Celebrates Women’s Voices in the “Brands Taking Stands” Movement
Voice and choice. For Rachel Hutchisson, these are the two most important aspects of social responsibility today. “People want their […]
October 17, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
This Foundation Is Helping Grieving Students by Supporting Teacher Training and Grants
When tragedies like shootings, suicides or car accidents affect a school community, news reports often state, “Grief counselors will be […]
October 12, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Carlsberg’s Snap Packs are Latest Example of Sustainable Packaging for Beer Industry
Danish brewer Carlsberg’s latest packaging innovation is almost invisible, and that’s exactly the point. Gone are the days of plastic […]
September 21, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
NRG Brightens Days Through 'Choose to Give' Program
Imagine building a new play area for hospital patients in Delaware, sponsoring pediatric cardiology care in Philadelphia, or supporting Boston […]
October 23, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Speaking Up and Standing Ground: CSR as an Employee Recruitment and Retention Tool
Employee engagement was on the main stage at this week’s Commit!Forum. Despite vastly different industries, both MGM Resorts International and […]
October 12, 2017