Stories from Sarah Hutcherson
Sustainable Living
The Rise of Flexitarians: Plant-Based Foods Top GrubHub's List of Delivery Favorites
Plant-based foods were a top choice for late-night munchies in the U.S. last year, as more and more people shift toward a flexitarian diet.
March 5, 2020
Sustainable Living
3 Ways Fonio Is a Boost for Sustainable Agriculture
Fonio, an ancient grain from the semiarid regions of western and north-central Africa, could offer a boost for sustainable agriculture efforts worldwide.
January 23, 2020
Sustainable Living
2019 Was a Big Year For Sustainable Seafood
Both large and small players in seafood and seafood replacements saw sustainable development as an important part of their 2019 business strategy.
December 23, 2019
Energy
This Partnership Is Recycling Contact Lenses – 16 Million, In Fact
This partnership focused on recycling contact lenses says it's doing what it can to prevent microplastics from accumulating in our waterways.
November 22, 2019
Sustainable Living
Ahiflower: A Regenerative Solution for Omega-3 Supplements?
In the regenerative farming sector, some view ahiflower as the crop that can curb global reliance on fish-oil omega-3 supplements.
November 15, 2019
Community Development
Chipotle Joins Corporations Offering Debt-Free Degrees
In a bid to help attract and retain employees, Chipotle announced it will begin to pay for the entire cost of some business and technology degrees.
October 21, 2019
Sustainable Living
Consumers Strive for Sustainable Living, and Companies Can Help
A report issued by GlobeScan and several leading companies suggests consumers worldwide strive for sustainable living, but several factors get in the way.
October 14, 2019
Technology
Data-Driven Decisions Can Help Slash Food Waste
New technology solutions are emerging that can help food companies and restaurant chains drastically reduce or even eliminate food waste.
October 4, 2019
Energy
A Circular Solution for Disposable Coffee Cups Lies in the U.K.
In the U.K., CupClub is reducing the number of disposable coffee cups by harnessing radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags, innovative packaging and centralized disposal sites.
September 26, 2019
Corporate Responsibility
The Chicken Sandwich Craze Was Brutal for Fast-Food Employees
The Popeyes chicken sandwich craze was a huge boost for the brand, but it came with a massive cost to employees.
September 6, 2019
Community Development
Companies Must Address the Role Gender Plays In Burnout
Companies committed to the triple bottom line should consider more support and flexibility so employees can avoid burnout—especially women, who experience burnout more frequently, research shows.
August 26, 2019
Finance
Is Plant-Based Fish the New Vegan Burger?
More investors are interested in startups creating plant-based fish alternatives, which could ease the burden on our oceans—if accepted by consumers.
August 15, 2019
Energy
How Organic Valley Achieved 100 Percent Renewable Energy
One example of an approach that can move the U.S. toward a clean energy future are 10 solar projects in the Midwest connected to the Organic Valley farming cooperative.
August 13, 2019
Sustainable Living
Carbon Positive Packaging From Lush: A Game Changer?
Beauty and personal care brand Lush has launched a "carbon positive" packaging process that could boost the sustainability efforts of the global cosmetics industry.
July 31, 2019
Finance
Brightly Shows How Worker-Owned Cooperatives Can Scale Up
With many employees feeling overwhelmed while on the clock, worker-owned cooperatives can offer viable solutions that increase employee satisfaction at work.
July 12, 2019
Voices for Change
What Solutions Exist for a ‘Toxic’ Workplace for Content Moderators at Facebook?
Content moderators at Facebook have pushed back against a culture in which they feel easily replaceable-on top of low pay and strict production quotas.
July 4, 2019
Sustainable Living
Scaling Up the Upcycled Food Movement
More entrepreneurs are launching upcycled food companies that are making nutritious products while reducing the amount of food waste ending up in landfills.
June 26, 2019