Stories from Sarah Peyok
Chilean Circular Economy Pioneer Poised for Expansion
In business for a decade, Algramo is a circular economy game-changer; its recent success scoring more funding shows it's a company very much on the rise.<br />
August 5, 2021
A Business Case for Investing in Women Scientists
This year-long fellowship program supports woman scientists and entrepreneurs in leading, growing and scaling up companies in the genomics field.
May 27, 2021
Can This New Web Platform Boost Gender Parity in the Workplace?
To improve gender parity in the workplace, reacHIRE, a company focusing on women returning to work after a career hiatus, has launched the Aurora platform.
February 21, 2020
3p Weekend: What’s the Carbon Footprint of Your Veggie Burger?
Quorn will add carbon footprint labels to all product packaging so consumers can understand the entire lifecycle of its plant-based meat alternatives.
January 17, 2020
In Ohio, Little Giant Eagle Makes Big Supermarket Sustainability News
In an industry where profit margins are as low as 1 percent, what is accelerating the push at Giant Eagle to eliminate plastic bags?
December 26, 2019
How Interface is Transforming Manufacturing with its Net Zero Emissions Strategy
A year ahead of schedule, Interface just announced it achieved net-zero emissions - going above and beyond the legacy of its founder, Ray Anderson.
November 18, 2019
In Chile, a Circular Economy Game-Changer Is on the Rise
In Santiago, Chile, the circular economy startup Algramo has caught the eye of investors and consumer goods companies including Unilever.
October 28, 2019
Starbucks and Mental Health: Reaching and Retaining Talent in a Meaningful Way
Starbucks' approach to mental health could spark a wider trend for other companies, large and small, to beef up these important employee benefits.
September 24, 2019
Can Electronics Manufacturers Make E-Waste Go Away?
Many people are hoarding electronic devices while e-waste accumulates worldwide. Could electronics manufacturers do more to make this sector more circular?
September 3, 2019
More Investors Exploring Nature-Based Growth Opportunities
More investors are interested in growth opportunities aligned with environmental stewardship, according to a recent report from Ethical Corporation.
August 12, 2019
How Authenticity Can Combat Brand Reputation Crises
McDonald’s recent snafu in the U.K. is yet another reminder of why authenticity is so important when a brand reputation crisis flares up.
July 15, 2019
Why Your Brand Should Try a Trust Fall
A Porter Novelli/Cone study suggests a brand's purpose will resonate far more with consumers than a product - so consider an attempt at a "trust fall."
June 20, 2019
The Recycling Dilemma: If Not China, Who?
After the 2018 ban on recycling imports, Chinese manufacturers needing materials for production needs started to invest in U.S. recycling opportunities.
June 13, 2019
Johnson & Johnson Takes on Healthcare Workers Burnout
With National Nurses Week behind us, an ongoing challenge that remains for the medical sector is curbing healthcare workers burnout.
May 17, 2019
The CPG Industry Wants to Streamline Your Home Deliveries
As more people begin to get their groceries and household products delivered, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are looking to engage consumers by making their deliveries more efficient and less wasteful.
May 7, 2019
Long-Term Economic Security Driving Germany’s Battery Investment
The automotive industry has long been an anchor of Germany’s economy - so investment in next-gen battery technology is integral for the country's leadership in automobile innovation and design.<br />
April 22, 2019
Gene-Edited Foods Just Took a Big Step Toward Commercialization
The path for gene-edited foods to widespread commercialization has begun, and they could be an important key to unlocking questions over long-term food security worldwide.
April 16, 2019
The World's First AI Bin Could Revolutionize How We Tackle Food Waste
A company in the United Kingdom recently introduced a new artificial intelligence-powered waste bin that could help scale up efforts to reduce food waste worldwide.
March 28, 2019
How Smart Boats Could Help Solve the Overfishing Crisis
EDF's Smart Boat Initiative seeks to partner with stakeholders in the fishing industry to test technologies such as sensors, networks and data analysis that could transform fishing vessels into "smart boats."
March 21, 2019
Why More Supermarkets Are Committing to Zero-Waste
Are supermarkets optimal candidates for incorporating zero-waste practices? With more retailers eliminating plastic packaging altogether, the evidence suggests the answer is yes.
March 15, 2019
The Business Case for Accelerating Gender Balance
As #BalanceforBetter is this year's International Women's Day theme, it is only appropriate that we make the business case for gender equality in the office.
March 8, 2019
What Carbios’ Technology Means for the Circular Economy
At a time when many companies have set goals that include boosting plastic recycling by 2025, Carbios may have established itself as a key player in the circular economy.
March 7, 2019
Why Are Americans Skeptical of Genetic Modification?
Americans are probably more familiar with genetically modified crops and foods than they realize, yet biotech companies have a long road ahead to overcome consumers' skepticism of this technology.
March 1, 2019
Why the Number of Climate Change “Believers” Is Growing
According to a new study, six in 10 Americans say they are now “alarmed” or “concerned” about climate change; and the percentage of those in the “alarmed” camp has doubled since 2013. We explore the reasons why such concern is mounting - and much of it has to do with geography.
February 22, 2019
With Sea-Level Rise, A Changing Forecast for Port Logistics
For port authorities and logistics companies alike, sea-level rise and infrastructure concerns are coming into view faster than ever before. […]
February 15, 2019