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Sustainable Living

Could Seaweed Be Key to More Recyclable Packaging?

Currently, about 9 percent of plastics are recycled here in the U.S. - packaging derived from seaweed may provide opportunities to boost that rate.

Sarah Lozanova

August 30, 2021

Community Development

App Eliminates Food Waste, Supports Local Businesses and Saves Users Money: Too Good To Go Is Almost Too Good To Be True

The Too Good To Go app is a marketplace for hungry users looking to score “surprise bags” from restaurants wishing to avoid food waste.

Grant Whittington

August 30, 2021

Sustainable Living

3p’s Plant-Based Back-to-School Guide

Plant-based products keep improving in taste and texture. Now that it's back-to-school time, 3p has six such suggestions to try out.

Leon Kaye

August 27, 2021

Sponsored

Force for Good: Giving Back to Communities Nationwide

Companies Step Up to Support U.S. Students Returning to School

As students return to school, families and educators are still in the throes of financial uncertainty and academic struggles related to the pandemic, and the needs are extensive. Fortunately, businesses are stepping up to support them.

Ellen Delisio

August 26, 2021

Community Development

Suddenly, Everything Just Got a Whole Lot Easier for Vaccine Mandates

Companies need patience and courage to overcome the collective hysteria that has engulfed tens of millions of Americans over vaccine mandates.

Tina Casey

August 25, 2021

Community Development

The Delta Variant Is a Grim Reminder of Food Banks’ Role During This Crisis

Food banks are a safety net we can’t let fall apart - one reason being they can turn $1 into four meals due to partnerships with food companies and farmers.

Richelle Noroyan

August 25, 2021

Community Development

Progressive Finance’s Role in Generating Renewables for All

U.S. investors and consumers can flex their money muscles in the growing renewables market to help take on climate change while rebuilding communities.

Andrew Hollander

August 24, 2021

Sustainable Living

Bird Applies E-Scooter Sharing Lessons to Sales of E-Bikes

Bird is now selling e-bikes, betting that its experience with its e-scooter sharing service could make a key difference in cities and suburbs.<br />

Tina Casey

August 23, 2021

Community Development

Most of Us Aren’t Saving Lives. Company-Wide Time Off Would Allow Employees to Reset Theirs

Fasten your seat belts, HR: Employee engagement, and of course the notion of what time off means, are being redefined, and being done so quickly.

Leon Kaye

August 19, 2021

Voices for Change

Five Ways You Can Support Those in Need in Afghanistan

Global Citizen suggests how we can help the people of Afghanistan who are desperately pleading for assistance and running for refuge from the Taliban.<br />

Global Citizen

August 19, 2021

Community Development

TIC: Meet the Team Bringing Cellular and Internet Service to Indigenous Communities in Rural Mexico

The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 winners are officially announced; learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation.

Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility Blog

August 19, 2021

Community Development

Integrating Racial Equity into Our Sustainability Work

Racial equity and justice is one such area which demands our attention, yet it comes with some underlying barriers that we need to address.

Cecily Joseph

August 18, 2021

Sustainable Living

On EVs, Norway is Racing Far Ahead of the Rest of The World

Norway has long been a global leader in the adoption of EVs, but even this summer, the country's drivers made yet another a breathtaking leap.

Leon Kaye

August 17, 2021

Sustainable Living

Next on Your Food Tech Radar: Lab-Grown Chocolate

This Germany-based startup says it has an answer for how chocolate affects the environment and human rights - it makes a product completely devoid of cacao.

Leon Kaye

August 16, 2021

Sustainable Living

In the Race to Scale EVs, New Entrants Push the Pedal on Ultra-Fast Charging Technology

A new charging technology for electric vehicles promises a breakthrough, necessary if EVs will be able to scale up over the several years.<br />

Amy Brown

August 16, 2021

Community Development

Gaming for Good

Learn about this effort to support Black Girls CODE, a nonprofit leading a global movement to establish equal representation in the tech sector.

NortonLifeLock

August 16, 2021

Community Development

COVID-19 Vaccination War Threatens Social Media Business Model

Yelp’s new COVID-19 vaccine policy filter could help provide businesses with much-needed support in pushing back against local anti-vaccination agitators.

Tina Casey

August 13, 2021

Sustainable Living

More Plant-Based Sausage in Stores? Hardly Impossible

Impossible Foods recently announced that it will have two plant-based sausage products appear on supermarket shelves across the U.S.

Leon Kaye

August 12, 2021

Community Development

To Reward or Punish? The U.S. Changes Tone on COVID-19 Vaccines

Companies are now wielding the COVID-19 vaccination stick as the days of flashing a CDC card for freebies like beer, lottery tickets or donuts are ending.

Grant Whittington

August 10, 2021

Sustainable Living

What Started As the Gay Airbnb Has Since Evolved into a Leading LGBTQ Travel Platform

Since its founding in 2014, MisterB&B has emerged as a leading LGBTQ travel platform in recent years, and is well worth a visit or two - or more.

Leon Kaye

August 9, 2021

Community Development

How an Ecosystem of Support Changes the Playing Field for Businesses of Color

This program brings together advisory services and growth capital to help businesses of color grow revenues, create jobs and revitalize communities.

Glynn Lloyd

August 6, 2021

Community Development

Count This Industry Trade Group as Excited About the Infrastructure Bill

The Outdoor Industry Association has voiced its enthusiasm over the bipartisan infrastructure bill, though the group does strike a note of caution.

Leon Kaye

August 3, 2021

Community Development

Can a Fitness App Help Move the Needle on Climate Change?

The fitness app Strava and the UN are embarking on a campaign to boost climate change awareness, with a focus on how it will affect poorer countries.

Leon Kaye

August 3, 2021

Community Development

The Eviction Moratorium Is Over. Now What?

As the federal eviction moratorium ends, it's unclear how many renters will be affected; as many as 11 million of them are “seriously delinquent” on rent.

Grant Whittington

August 2, 2021

Community Development

Countries Invest in Research Aligned with SDGs, But Are They Going Far Enough?

A study of nearly 200 countries shows that research in emerging economies are increasingly aligned with the SDGs focused on combating climate change.

Grant Whittington

July 30, 2021

Sustainable Living

Mercedes-Benz Crowds Into EV Territory with Help from Shell

The Mercedes-Benz EV shift relies on a ramping-up of its charging station network in a partnership with Shell, and that’s where things get interesting.

Tina Casey

July 27, 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.

Megan Amrich

July 26, 2021

Sustainable Living

Five Brands That’ll Quench Your Thirst Responsibly This Summer

Here are some ideas for quaffing down a cold one this summer - these five companies lead on business responsibility, from climate change to recovery.

Leon Kaye

July 23, 2021

Sustainable Living

Madewell and ThredUP Spill the Jeans on New Partnership

Madewell is now partnering with the online consignment and thrift shop ThredUP to sell more second-hand denim apparel online.

Leon Kaye

July 22, 2021

Sponsored

Doing the Work: What Does It Mean To Be a Just Company?

Think Globally, Act Locally: This Mom’s Fight for Digital Equity is a Lesson For Us All

As low-income kids started to fall behind amid forced remote learning due to the pandemic, Tanesha Grant launched a nonprofit to promote digital equity in her community of Harlem and broader New York City.

Kate Robertson

July 19, 2021

Sustainable Living

Pop the Corks! This Sparkling Wine Now Gives off Flavor Notes of Sustainability

Martini says grape suppliers for the brand's popular asti sparkling wine will be certified as sustainable by the end of this year.

Leon Kaye

July 19, 2021

Sustainable Living

Lululemon Takes an Upward Facing-Dog on Fabric Made from Recycled Emissions

The athleisure giant Lululemon recently announced that it will partner with LanzaTech to develop yarn and textiles made out of recycled carbon emissions.

Leon Kaye

July 19, 2021

Community Development

The U.S. Vaccination Slowdown Is More of a Structural Than Political Problem

Despite their noise and dominance on social media, anti-vaxxers are not necessarily the main reason behind the vaccination slowdown across the U.S.

Leon Kaye

July 15, 2021

Community Development

The Business Case for World Mask Week

With the COVID delta variant looming as a global public health threat, raising awareness of World Mask Week offers companies one way to do good for society.

Leon Kaye

July 13, 2021

Sustainable Living

How Green Hydrogen Creates New Opportunities for the Auto Industry

More startups are testing the green hydrogen waters, and now Hyundai Motor Group is putting its considerable influence to work within this sector.

Tina Casey

July 13, 2021

Sustainable Living

Train Travel Scores a Reboot on Both Sides of the Pond

Frustrations with flight delays, “flight shaming” and consumers’ awareness of carbon emissions have rekindled interest in overnight train travel.

Leon Kaye

July 12, 2021

Sustainable Living

Add Stellantis to the List of Automakers Going All-In on EVs

Stellantis plans to transform all of its 14 automotive brands so they roll out new all-electric models, a strategy based largely on long-term profitability.

Leon Kaye

July 9, 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.

Megan Amrich

July 2, 2021

Sponsored

The Future of Forests: Sustainable Forestry in the Decade of Action

It Doesn’t Have to Be So Complicated: How to Engage Consumers in Sustainability

Creating products that truly carry less impact on the environment requires a host of considerations, but communicating with consumers doesn’t have to be complicated. We asked two sustainability execs for their top tips.

Mary Mazzoni

June 30, 2021

Sponsored

Making a Difference in the Spaces Where We Live, Work, Learn, Heal and Play

This Living Lab Imagines the Post-COVID Office as Flexible, Informative and Responsive

Armstrong World Industries is observing the modern post-COVID office in action through the day-to-day experiences of employees working in its new Living Lab in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 

Tina Casey

June 29, 2021

Sustainable Living

One Rolls-Royce is Decarbonizing; As for Those Luxury Cars, That Brand Has a Long Road Ahead

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has long resisted EV technology, but it finally appears ready to give zero-emission mobility yet another turn at the wheel.<br /> <br />

Tina Casey

June 29, 2021

Sustainable Living

Plant-Based Foods Are Shaping Up, Out, Flat and Curved

Taco Bell has taken another step in its ongoing plant-based dance, this time with a new take on its chalupa menu item in Orange County.

Leon Kaye

June 28, 2021

Sustainable Living

Mexico’s GMO Corn Ban: An Obstacle or Non-GMO Opportunity?

Mexico wants to import non-GMO corn, and U.S. farmers say they can deliver it – if large agribusiness interests hostile to the idea would step aside.

Ken Roseboro

June 22, 2021

Sustainable Living

Thrifting May Soon Slay the Fast Fashion Beast

Thrifting has become mainstream and is disrupting the fashion world - and could soon grow even larger in value than the global fast fashion industry.

Leon Kaye

June 21, 2021

Voices for Change

A Mandate for Accountability in Business and Policing

One reminder about policing: many companies actively and transparently budget for regulatory and other legal violations as a “cost of doing business.”

Edward Quevedo

June 17, 2021

Voices for Change

That $1 Donation from Your Purchase Won’t Help Your LGBTQ Neighbors – Buying Directly from Their Businesses Will

Pride Month offers abound, but we suggest a better way to show support for the community – as in buying directly from an LGBTQ-owned business.<br />

Leon Kaye

June 15, 2021

Sponsored

The Science Behind Healthy Spaces: The Role of Buildings in Well-Being

With Return To Work Amid the Ongoing Pandemic, New Well-Being Standard for People in Buildings Aims to Provide a Sense of Security

People are understandably concerned about returning to physical workplaces, but this well-being standard can help: Launched in June 2020, it's designed to guide users in preparing their spaces for re-entry in a post-COVID-19 environment.

Amy Brown

June 14, 2021

Sustainable Living

Meet the Impossible Burger of Ice Cream

Eclipse uses plant-based alternatives like potatoes to make ice cream, which the company says is identical in every aspect to conventional dairy products.

Laura Urdapilleta

June 7, 2021

Sustainable Living

Dad (and Mom) Deserve a Bonus: Here’s Our Father’s Day Gift Guide

Our Father's Day gift guide should have you covered for that special person so he can nosh, drink, build, snooze or send a sartorial message.

Leon Kaye

June 1, 2021

Sustainable Living

Why Uber and Lyft Should Quicken Their Adoption of EVs

A year after Uber and Lyft boldly promised to boost the number of EVs in their fleets, one study suggests they have made little progress toward such goals.

Roya Sabri

May 25, 2021

Voices for Change

Brands, Voter Engagement and What Comes Next for Corporate America

Businesses’ efforts on voter engagement succeeded in 2020; here's what your company can do to ensure everyone has fair access to the ballot box this decade.

Ashley Spillane

May 24, 2021

Sustainable Living

The F-150 Lightning Electrifies the Best-Selling Vehicle In America

The F-150 Lightning is pretty much a match for its gasoline powered stablemates; but it has another trick up its sleeve that is really impressive.

Phil Covington

May 21, 2021

Sponsored

Ensuring a More Equitable Post-Pandemic World

Mobile Mindfulness: The Future of Mental Health

For Mental Health Awareness Month, T-Mobile spoke with health experts to get a sense of how the evolution of mobile mental health tools are providing more viable options for people in need amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shawna Ryan

May 20, 2021

Community Development

Why Urban Planning Must Ensure Climate Justice

Urban planning has long contributed to systemic racism across the U.S.; but at least one city is striving to reverse this decades-long trend.

Todd Jones

May 18, 2021

Sustainable Living

Plantega Serves Up Plant-Based Deli Options for New Yorkers and Their Beloved Bodegas

Plantega is on a mission to make plant-based options accessible and affordable for everyone, and bodegas across NYC are the startup's target market.

Laura Urdapilleta

May 17, 2021

Voices for Change

Going Beyond Net-Zero Goals, Autodesk Deploys Technology to Help Build a More Sustainable World

Autodesk recently announced that it has reached its net-zero carbon emissions goal; read how its sustainability strategy includes three core focal points.

Sarah Lozanova

May 17, 2021

Sustainable Living

Pressure Intensifies for Fleet Electrification at the U.S. Postal Service

Obstacles to fleet electrification at the U.S. Postal Service are shrinking, and that shift could accelerate decarbonization efforts across the country.

Tina Casey

May 17, 2021

Sustainable Living

This Builder of 3D Prefab Homes Says It Can Tackle the Housing Crisis

A solution for the housing crisis? This 3D prefab homes builder embraces robotics, 3D printing and automation to create modular homes in California

Sarah Lozanova

May 13, 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.

Megan Amrich

May 12, 2021

Community Development

It’s Finally Time to Take the Mental Health Impacts of Climate Change Seriously

Protecting people’s mental health and avoiding the costly effects of trauma is yet another reason we should invest in large-scale climate change solutions.

Kate Robertson

May 11, 2021

Voices for Change

Why It Matters: Barclays Withdraws from a Prison Financing Deal

The backstory on why these organizations ended a relationship with Barclays over a prison financing deal - and what this means going forward.

Jeffrey Hollender and Isaac Graves

May 10, 2021

Community Development

For Farmers Surviving the Pandemic, Timely Federal Grants and CDFIs Made All the Difference

As the pandemic took its toll, Maine farmers' fortunes quickly changed as one of the state's leading CDFIs administered millions in CARES Act assistance.<br />

Amy Brown

May 7, 2021

Sustainable Living

Regenerative Agriculture, Coming Soon to a Timberland Shoe Near You

Timberland and its parent company have pushed regenerative agriculture into the limelight with the launch of a new regenerative rubber supply system.

Tina Casey

May 7, 2021

Sustainable Living

Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day) Deserves a Thoughtful Gift. Here Are a Few Sustainable Ideas.

This guide may be a little late for Mother’s Day, but in any event, we figure these sustainable gift suggestions could work for just about any occasion.

Leon Kaye

May 5, 2021

Sponsored

Closing the Gap: Equalizing Access to Economic Opportunity

Can This Model of Academic, Emotional and Financial Support Root Out Racial Disparity in Education?

This Virginia private school serves mostly children from low-income backgrounds with a "leave-no-need-unmet" approach that includes free tuition and free meals for all students. “This is an exercise in equity,” the head of the school told us.

Ellen Delisio

May 4, 2021

Sustainable Living

Coming Soon: Plant-Based Burgers and Chicken 2.0

Beyond Meat will soon roll out what it calls its new 3.0 recipe for its plant-based burgers - and apparently the company's fake chicken could reemerge, too.

Leon Kaye

May 4, 2021

Sustainable Living

Is the World Ready to Eat Just Lab-Grown Meat?

Eat Just linked up with grocery and food delivery platform Foodpanda for the world's first delivery rollout of cultured, or lab-grown, meat.

Laura Urdapilleta

May 3, 2021

Community Development

Communities Urgently Need Clean Water. Here’s How We Can Provide It.

The pandemic has made clean water more critical than ever, yet the number of people who lack access to this fundamental resource is staggering.

Paula Santilli and Jennifer Tisdel Schorsch

May 3, 2021

Community Development

Achieving Inclusive Economic Growth Through Monumental Coordination: Organizing to Do Things Differently

Here's how we can all prioritize community investing and stakeholder capitalism under a proposed White House Initiative for Inclusive Economic Growth.

Lauren Paul

April 30, 2021

Sustainable Living

Automakers Banking On Solid-State Batteries for Sustainability

More automakers are looking at solid-state batteries as they are compatible with the circular economy and appeal to climate-conscious consumers.

Tina Casey

April 29, 2021

Sustainable Living

Honda Plans to Go Zero-Emissions By 2040

Honda says it will stop selling gasoline-powered cars by 2040, while also striving for carbon neutrality for all of its products and internal operations.

Phil Covington

April 27, 2021

Community Development

An Environmental Justice Deal that Matters to Black Lives

The Red, Black and Green New Deal initiative sets a climate action agenda that centers Black experiences and promotes policies that defend Black communities.

Leon Kaye

April 26, 2021