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With Indigenous Roots, Cheekbone Beauty Celebrates Sustainability and Representation

Cheekbone Beauty makes high-quality, cruelty-free products with low environmental impact. Inspired by the founder's Anishinaabe roots, the upstart brand's sustainability journey looks to blend Western science with Indigenous wisdoms.

Amy Brown

April 24, 2023

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Impact Through Action: Integrating ESG into a Business

Consumers Care About Sustainability: Mastercard Shows How Business Can Respond

“Consumers are really the key drivers of change for brands and corporations,” Cristina Paslar, Mastercard’s executive vice president for ESG Products, told TriplePundit. "Consumers can vote with their decisions, with their purchases and with their preferences.”

Gary E. Frank

April 18, 2023

Sustainable Living

Will People Wear New Socks Made From Old Socks? Smartwool Thinks So

Outdoor gear label Smartwool released the Second Cut hiking sock this month, made from reused wool collected in a sock take-back program. The sockmaker hopes to go "beyond recycling" by closing the loop on wool.

Riya Anne Polcastro

April 18, 2023

Sustainable Living

Brands Taking Stands

Consumers Vote With Their Wallets as Secondhand Apparel Sales Boom

One in every three apparel items purchased in the U.S. last year was secondhand, according to new research. This burgeoning secondhand apparel boom comes as more and more people say they're concerned about environmental issues and are willing to change their daily lives to make a difference. 

Mary Mazzoni

April 12, 2023

Sustainable Living

Social Enterprise Transforms the World's Most Wasted Plastic Into Sunglasses

Launched two years ago, Ashaya is a social enterprise based in Pune that has managed to recycle this “impossible-to-recycle” multi-layered plastic packaging (MLP) into high quality material.

Abha Malpani Naismith

April 11, 2023

Sustainable Living

Want People to Use Less Water? Arm Them With Information

Most people don't know where their water comes from, let alone the volume they use and how. To mark World Water Day, we took a closer look at how better data can help people use less water, enabling water boards and utilities to better manage larger systems and watersheds.

Kate Robertson

March 22, 2023

Sustainable Living

The Social Media Secret Behind Sustainable Consumer Behavior Change

A new study commissioned by Unilever shows that influencers have the biggest impact on consumers’ sustainability-related choices. So, how can brands better engage influencers around sustainability, rather than encouraging their viewers to buy and consume?

Mary Riddle

March 21, 2023

Sustainable Living

This, Not That: More Consumers Are Switching Brands Based on Sustainability

Half of all U.S. consumers, including 70 percent of millennials, have changed food and grocery brands based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, according to new polling from the research technology company Glow.

Mary Riddle

March 17, 2023

Sustainable Living

Drew Barrymore's Sustainable Home Goods Collab Nods To the Rise of Refillables

Drew Barrymore teamed up with sustainable consumer brand Grove Co. to create a fun, limited-edition line of household products — featuring refillable packaging and zero single-use plastic. It's the latest example in a trend toward reusables that's receiving a warm reception from consumers.

Riya Anne Polcastro

March 13, 2023

Sustainable Living

More ‘Regenerative Organic Certified' Products, Coming Soon to Supermarkets Near You

Organic rice brand Lundberg Family Farms is the latest to drop a new product bearing the Regenerative Organic Certified label. So, what is regenerative organic agriculture, and why does it matter for growers, consumers and the environment?

Mary Riddle

March 10, 2023

Sustainable Living

Take a Bite Out of Climate Change With Aloha’s New Climate-Resilient Ingredient

Aloha just released a special-edition protein bar that includes Ponova oil. The oil, which is made from the pongamia tree, represents a welcome move toward utilizing more climate-resilient species in the food system.

Amy Brown

March 3, 2023

Sustainable Living

The Upcycled Food Market is On the Rise: Will It Make an Impact?

While the technical name — products from food waste — doesn't inspire much confidence, repurposing otherwise discarded agricultural outputs could go a long way toward alleviating world hunger while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Riya Anne Polcastro

February 14, 2023

Sustainable Living

Brands Taking Stands

Black-Owned Whiskey Brand Raises a Glass to HBCUs

The HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge from Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey aims to raise $1 million for historically Black colleges and universities and boost awareness about the role HBCUs play in workforce diversity and economic mobility.

Gary E. Frank

February 8, 2023

Sustainable Living

Are More Carbon Footprint Labels Coming to the Grocery Store?

The push to add carbon footprint labeling on food products could signal an important shift toward more informed and responsible consumption, as Americans report a willingness to make changes for the sake of the planet.

Riya Anne Polcastro

February 7, 2023

Sustainable Living

Alaska Airlines Ditches Plastic Cups in Broader Push to Curb Plastic Waste

Alaska Airlines is the first U.S. carrier to stop using plastic cups for inflight beverage service, as part of a broader push to phase out single-use plastics. So, what can travelers expect, and how much impact does this really have?

Patrick McCarthy

January 30, 2023

Sustainable Living

23 New Plant-Based Foods Coming to Market in 2023

Even if you don't go fully vegan, studies show that even eating less meat and dairy has a significant positive impact on the planet. Need some inspiration? These new arrivals are coming soon to restaurants and retailers near you.

Mary Mazzoni

January 24, 2023

Sustainable Living

What Would a Ban on Gas Stoves Mean for U.S. Households?

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering a ban on gas stoves — which are used in 35 percent to 40 percent of American households and can damage respiratory health, especially in children. So, what would a ban look like, and what's next?

Mary Riddle

January 12, 2023

Sustainable Living

Across the Pond, Leon Keeps Redefining Fast Food for the Better

In the U.K., Leon Restaurants has set the bar high for how fast food options can be healthy and creative without breaking the bank.

Leon Kaye

January 9, 2023

Sustainable Living

Eating your Vegetables: The Power of a Vegan Diet

Vegan blogger Toni Okamoto is releasing a new cookbook soon — her work offers a reminder why going plant-based is good for one's health and the economy.

Ruscena Wiederholt

January 5, 2023

Sustainable Living

Audi Rolls Out Its Flagship Carbon-Neutral Electric Vehicle

This month, Audi launched a new EV — and the Q8 e-tron is now manufactured in a carbon-neutral factory in Brussels, Belgium.

Phil Covington

December 22, 2022

Sustainable Living

These Plant-Based Picks Are a Must For Last-Minute Holiday Meal Prep

Serving your guests something they'd "never guess!" was vegan is a great way to start the conversation about how choosing plant-based sometimes can be tasty, sustainable and fun. Try adding a few of these seasonal favorites to your last-minute shopping list, all conveniently available at mainstream grocers.  

Mary Mazzoni

December 22, 2022

Sustainable Living

Author of 'Black People Breathe' Offers Insight Into Traveling While Black

TriplePundit spoke with Zee Clarke, a diversity and inclusion consultant and the author of "Black People Breathe: A Mindfulness Guide to Racial Healing," about the additional pressures that come with traveling while Black and what Black people can do to protect their peace amidst the chaos.

Riya Anne Polcastro

December 22, 2022

Sustainable Living

This Cow’s Laughing Now: Another Brand Rolls Out Plant-Based Cheese

France-based Bel Group recently announced a new product line of plant-based cheese products that will hit supermarket shelves in 2023.

Leon Kaye

December 12, 2022

Sustainable Living

It’s Here! TriplePundit’s 2022 Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide

Complete your 2022 shopping list with 3p's holiday gift guide, complete with options offering cheer, yet have minimal impact on people and the planet.

Leon Kaye

December 8, 2022

Sustainable Living

Regenerative Agriculture To Expand Across North Dakota and Beyond

Leading U.S. food and beverage companies have launched a new organization to help more farmers transition to regenerative agriculture.

Mary Riddle

December 5, 2022

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Why Smart Leaders Care What Consumers Think About Brand ESG

Does Your ESG Story Click with Consumers? How to Craft Messaging That Stands Out

Great environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs alone don’t translate into profit potential if consumers aren’t aware of them. Brands must find the right messages and effective methods for delivering their company’s ESG stories in a way that has staying power with customers.

Terry E. Cohen

December 5, 2022

Sustainable Living

Start Planning Your 2023 Holiday Cocktails Menu Now — Suntory Is Investing in Regenerative Agriculture

Suntory launched a plan to reduce its emissions by sourcing U.K.-grown barley that farmers will grow using regenerative agriculture practices.

Leon Kaye

December 2, 2022

Sustainable Living

Consumers Want Sustainability in Packaging — But Recycling Isn't the Only Option

Compostable packaging can solve some of the stubborn challenges posed by recycling, and complies with ongoing demands for more sustainable materials.

Mark Camner

November 28, 2022

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.

Megan Amrich

November 22, 2022

Sustainable Living

3p’s Essential Thanksgiving Sustainable Snacking Guide

Our Thanksgiving snacking guide may offer you hope — or at least, a much needed distraction from what can be a chaotic holiday.

Leon Kaye

November 21, 2022

Sustainable Living

E-Bikes and Local Food in Medellín, Colombia: A Perfect Pairing

E-bikes are increasing in popularity across Colombia, and are a great way to experience its cities — one tour in Medellín may convince you to purchase one.

Leon Kaye

November 1, 2022

Sustainable Living

The Pursuit of ‘Greener’ and Cheaper Plant-Based Proteins

Bringing together biochemistry know-how and a platform powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, Equinom is one of the companies helping to bring down the cost of plant-based proteins. 

Roya Sabri

October 31, 2022

Sustainable Living

Fast Fashion Company Plays Pretend with Sustainability, Proving its Sole Purpose is Profit

Another fast fashion giant has launched a new thrifting platform, but questions about the brand's environmental and human rights records won't go away.

Riya Anne Polcastro

October 26, 2022

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Lead on Purpose: How Values Drive Business in Uncertain Times

Mars and Rubicon Team Up for ‘Trick-or-Trash’ Recycling Program on Halloween

Mars, one of the world’s largest candy producers, and Rubicon, a digital marketplace for recycling, are coming together to offer trick-or-treaters an easy way to collect and recycle their candy wrapper waste this Halloween.

Mary Riddle

October 25, 2022

Sustainable Living

Løci Wants to Blow Up How Shoes Are Made Before We Blow Up the Planet

Løci is achieving more than reinventing how shoes can be made, sustainably — the brand is blurring the lines between “sneaker” and “shoe.”

Leon Kaye

October 23, 2022

Sustainable Living

Oddly Enough, Plant-Based Protein Isn’t Tanking; In Fact, It’s Not Far from Taking Off

The U.S. plant-based protein industry isn’t beleaguered; investors should be confident that their holdings in these companies will thrive in the long term.

Leon Kaye

October 13, 2022

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Making the Cut: Fostering Sustainability and Purpose in the Apparel Sector

This Campaign Aims to Fight Climate Change With Cold Water Washing

If everyone in the U.S. and Canada chose cold water washing, it would keep 27 million metric tons of carbon out of the atmosphere over the next decade. This campaign is raising awareness to drive change.

Gary E. Frank

September 29, 2022

Sustainable Living

Five Ways Sustainable Travel is Accelerating Across Colombia

As tourism across the country continues to surge, here are five ideas to consider while visiting Colombia, responsibly and sustainably.

Leon Kaye

September 15, 2022

Sustainable Living

The $11 Billion Plant-Based Protein Market Sees a Future in Fake Steak

Watch for the next plant-based protein trend to take on one of the more difficult foods to replicate: steak, especially the more popular and pricier cuts.

Leon Kaye

August 29, 2022

Sustainable Living

Kahlúa Accelerates Investments in Sustainable Coffee and Local Communities

Kahlúa is adopting a three-tiered sustainability program so it can source 100 percent of its coffee responsibly by the end of this year.

Leon Kaye

August 15, 2022

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Why Smart Leaders Care What Consumers Think About Brand ESG

Why Businesses Should Care What Consumers Think About Their ESG Efforts

Consumers are ready to vote with their dollar on environmental, social and governance issues. “It’s a rising tide,” said Tim Clover, founder and CEO of Glow, who has spent nine years digging into the “why” behind consumer behavior with a particular focus on ESG. So how should companies respond?

Terry E. Cohen

August 10, 2022

Sustainable Living

Get Over the Hemp: Jungmaven Is Pushing Apparel Companies to Embrace This Regenerative Crop

The founders of Jungmaven are determined to see that the manufacturing of textiles becomes more regenerative than polluting — with hemp being the key.

Leon Kaye

August 1, 2022

Sustainable Living

Beyond Meat Has Put a Steak in the Ground — Literally

Despite a rough several months, Beyond Meat is determined to keep rolling out new plant-based products; its latest venture is an alternative to steak.

Katie LaMarca

July 15, 2022

Sustainable Living

How Employers Can Lead the Electric Vehicles Cheerleading Team

Employers can do their part to help encourage employees, clients and customers to buy one of the many new electric vehicles now on the market.

Tina Casey

July 12, 2022

Sustainable Living

Gen Z and Millennial Fashionistas Grapple with Secondhand Fashion Over Conflicting Values

Instead of actually putting the breaks on the global fast fashion sector, it turns out that secondhand marketplaces have gotten in on the trade.

Riya Anne Polcastro

July 12, 2022

Sustainable Living

The Kitchen Sink Can Literally Fit in This Backpack — and, It’s Fair Trade

3p recently caught up with the California-based travel bag and accessories brand Peak Design to get a handle on the company's fair trade journey.

Leon Kaye

June 23, 2022

Sustainable Living

Giving Toys a Second, Third and Fourth Life with Mattel PlayBack

This recycling program allows consumers to return Barbie Dreamhouses, Mega Bloks and Thomas toy engines — and gives Mattel new opportunities for innovation.

Roya Sabri

June 17, 2022

Sustainable Living

Honest Tea May Be Down, But Don’t Count Out Purpose-Based Products Yet

Despite its demise, the story of Honest Tea suggests a market does exist for purpose-driven brands within the food and beverage sector.

Riya Anne Polcastro

June 14, 2022

Sustainable Living

Vegan Cheese is Here to Stay, But the Awful Taste Isn’t

Eliminating cheese is among the hurdles people face when shifting to a plant-based diet, but So Delicious is changing perceptions with plant-based products.

Katie LaMarca

June 13, 2022

Sustainable Living

No Way, Plant-Based Whey? Yes Whey!

Strive Nutrition now incorporates a plant-based whey protein in its line of beverages that are completely free of any animal products.

Shelby Gorstein

June 2, 2022

Sustainable Living

This Company Says Its Compostable Packaging Can Help Tackle the Ocean Plastics Crisis

This Israel-based company says its compostable packaging is one solution that can help take on the world's growing ocean plastic pollution crisis.

Gary E. Frank

May 24, 2022

Sustainable Living

Going Beyond Burgers, European Startup Makes the Impossible: Plant-Based Steak

This Slovenia-based startup has just brought to market a plant-based filet mignon, and its first release of cow-free steaks sold out within eight hours.

Leon Kaye

May 20, 2022

Sustainable Living

More Consumers Doubtful Recycling Works, Study Reveals

Despite a strong desire to help the environment by recycling, U.S. consumers are rapidly losing faith that what's being tossed into blue bins is recycled.

Dave Armon

May 18, 2022

Sustainable Living

The Pandemic Didn’t Stop REI from Pushing Forward on the Circular Economy

The pandemic didn't thwart REI from its circular economy strategy: In 2021, the co-op grew its used gear revenue by 86 percent from the previous year.

Katie LaMarca

May 17, 2022

Sustainable Living

Allbirds Further Proves Athletic Gear Can Be High-Performance and Sustainable

Allbirds has just rolled out a new running shoe that the brand says helps solve the problems that come along with improved, high-performance athletic gear.

Leon Kaye

May 17, 2022

Sustainable Living

Meet the Climate Scientist Heading Sustainability and Government Affairs at Audi

Four years into his current role at Audi, this executive spoke with us about why the automaker has placed sustainability and government affairs in one role.

Phil Covington

May 12, 2022

Sustainable Living

From Finland, Rens Pushes Sustainable Apparel Forward with Coffee Hoodie

Following the rollout of its first sneaker made from coffee grounds, Finland-based Rens has launched a hoodie made from the same upcycled materials.

Chloe Skye Weiser

May 3, 2022

Sustainable Living

New Online Marketplace Helps Consumers Find Sustainable, Allergy-Friendly Foods

GreenChoice empowers shoppers looking for more nutritious and responsibly-soured foods, while helping them avoid various allergens while they shop.

Riya Anne Polcastro

April 25, 2022

Sustainable Living

Here’s a Guide to Help You Wade Through All the Earth Day Jibber Jabber

Earth Day now comes with an onslaught of marketing messages and confusing terms, but this online glossary helps people sort through the April 22 clutter.

Leon Kaye

April 21, 2022

Sustainable Living

Six Things to Know About the Current State of the Plant-Based Protein Sector

Good Food Institute has long covered the plant-based protein industry in great depth; we've gleaned six big takeaways from its most recent set of reports.

Leon Kaye

April 18, 2022

Sustainable Living

Evrnu Pushes the Apparel Industry to Embrace the Circular Economy

Evrnu recently launched what it says is the world’s first high-performance recyclable lyocell material made from 100 percent textile waste.

Shelby Gorstein

April 18, 2022

Sustainable Living

Plant-Based Protein Set to Surge in Market Share with Price Parity on the Horizon

Plant-based protein, from burgers to beverages, is quickly reaching price parity with conventional food products for a bevy of reasons.

Riya Anne Polcastro

April 4, 2022

Sustainable Living

On the Hunt for Ethically Sourced Apparel? This Search Engine's Got It Covered

This Spain-based clothing search engine is expanding access to ethically sourced apparel with its addition of hundreds of North American clothing brands.

Teaghan Aston

March 28, 2022

Sustainable Living

LA-Based Company Raises the Bar High for a Closed-Loop Apparel Standard

Everywhere Apparel has launched a new line of closed-loop apparel, and is sharing its technology with other companies in the garment sector.

Shelby Gorstein

March 24, 2022

Sustainable Living

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Marketers Thread a Narrow Needle

Not too many leading automakers are active in the area of personal fuel cell cars, but BMW is testing one out in the very far north of Sweden.

Tina Casey

March 21, 2022

Sustainable Living

For This Company, Its Single-Use Plastics Target is Zero

Target has launched a collection of various consumer products, including some by Burt's Bees and Plus, that are designed to phase out single-use packaging.

Gary E. Frank

March 18, 2022

Sustainable Living

Deserted Malls Can Help Address the Housing Crisis

There is a severe housing crisis throughout the U.S., and repurposing abandoned shopping malls could help alleviate the current housing crunch.

Sarah Lozanova

March 17, 2022

Sustainable Living

Got Creamer? Silk Does, and There’s Nothing Halfway About Its New Half-and-Half Alternatives

Silk has rolled out new oat- and almond-based creamers, and they are a far cry from those powdered and liquid non-dairy creamers of yore.

Shelby Gorstein

March 16, 2022

Sustainable Living

Electric Vehicles and the Real Cost of Gasoline

Even if electric vehicles were more affordable when considering the "real" cost of gas, switching to EVs still leaves a bevy of problems to solve.

Tina Casey

March 15, 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?

Megan Amrich

March 14, 2022

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Building a More Sustainable CPG Sector

Sustainable Snacking is on the Rise, According to a New Report

Pandemic-induced lockdowns gave many consumers a chance to reflect on their food choices, and 80 percent of respondents to a new survey said they have become more aware of what they are buying, why they’re buying it and how it aligns with their values.

Ellen Delisio

March 11, 2022

Sustainable Living

Gen Z Wants Brands To Stop Talking About It and Be About It

Whether it is the environment or equity and inclusion, talk is cheap when it comes to Gen Z. They want to see action, and they don’t stop paying attention when the cameras quit rolling, findings from a new survey reveal.

Riya Anne Polcastro

March 8, 2022