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This Countertop Appliance Helps Consumers Nix Single-Use Plastics

Cleanyst allows consumers to produce 10 different home and personal cleaning products while eliminating their reliance on single-use plastics.

Ellen Delisio

March 4, 2022

Sustainable Living

Food Tech Startup Bets on the Future of Cell-Based Milk

Israeli startup Wilk Technologies is bullish on the future of cell-based milk, believing it can provide nutrition while curbing emissions worldwide.

Ellen Delisio

February 22, 2022

Sustainable Living

Algae the Key Ingredient in This Turquoise-Colored, Carbon-Negative Soda

Vivid colors in beverages often come from synthetic food dyes, but the drinks from Netherlands-based Ful contain spirulina, a blue-green colored algae.

Sarah Lozanova

February 19, 2022

Sustainable Living

Look at What Consumer Reports Named as Its Top EV Pick

Sure Tesla is still the standard bearer by far within the EV market, but evidence suggests other auto manufacturers are gaining ground.

Leon Kaye

February 18, 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.

Megan Amrich

February 12, 2022

Sustainable Living

A New Tool for Evaluating Sustainable and Responsibly-Made Apparel

Using hundreds of data points, Klarna and Good On You just released sets of sustainable apparel collections that consumers can view on a smartphone app.

Holly Keenan

February 10, 2022

Sustainable Living

Six Food Tech Companies to Watch in 2022

The list of new, up-and-coming food tech companies is definitely exhaustive; we highlight a few compelling ones here to watch during 2022.

Leon Kaye

February 7, 2022

Sustainable Living

For Electric Cars, 2021 Was a Fantastic Year Worldwide

The IEA has concluded that the worldwide sales of electric cars during 2021 amounted to 6.6 million, more than doubling the total number sold in 2020.

Leon Kaye

February 5, 2022

Sustainable Living

While Tesla and the White House Tussle Over EVs, Kia Makes Headway on Its All-Electric Lineup

Kia has put its stake in the ground when it comes to how the automaker could influence the future of EVs; and its new EV6 is a relatively affordable option.

Leon Kaye

February 1, 2022

Sustainable Living

Please, Please Pick Up Your Pizza, Says Domino’s

Domino's has come up with its own solution to the labor shortage - offer customers a "tip" if they pick up their own pizza rather than having it delivered.

Leon Kaye

January 31, 2022

Sustainable Living

More Than Ever, Consumers Will Be Looking for Meaning in 2022

Sustainable, experience-driven retail is set to be the next big thing, and here are five key ways this trend is playing out.

Virginie Blot

January 31, 2022

Sustainable Living

Three Outdoor Apparel Brands Redefining the Supply Chain

Expectations for a more sustainable supply chain within the garment sector keep growing; these three outdoor apparel brands are taking on this challenge.

Holly Keenan

January 28, 2022

Sustainable Living

Not Clawing Around: This Company Is Betting on Cell-Based Lobster

Could cell-based lobster soon appear on menus? One company believes there's a future for alternatives to this pricey delicacy long sourced from the sea.

Leon Kaye

January 28, 2022

Sustainable Living

Winnebago and Airstream Envision an All-Electric RV Future

Winnebago and Thor Industries (proud maker of the Airstream) have announced concept vehicles that could redefine what it means to own and operate an RV.

Leon Kaye

January 21, 2022

Sustainable Living

22 New Plant-Based Foods Coming to Market in 2022

These new plant-based foods tout a taste and texture that's just like the real thing, and they're coming soon to restaurants and retailers near you.

Mary Mazzoni

January 18, 2022

Sustainable Living

Two Years Later, COVID-19 Has Reshaped the Built Environment

COVID-19 pushed cities to change how residents use streets, dine out and attend festivals. Evidence suggests many of these changes could be permanent.

Sarah Lozanova

January 14, 2022

Sustainable Living

This Automaker’s Latest Numbers Reveal More Optimism for Electric Vehicles

The numbers that Volkswagen released this week show that the auto industry’s path toward manufacturing more electric vehicles is one that still has promise.

Leon Kaye

January 13, 2022

Sustainable Living

Timberland Joining the List of Brands Taking Back Used Clothing and Shoes

Timberland's return policy encourages customers to return the brand's apparel and footwear so the goods can find a new life - reducing waste in the process.

Leon Kaye

January 10, 2022

Sustainable Living

If Only Betty White’s Iconic TV Character Had These Smart Home Products at Hand

As a tribute to one of the late, great Betty White's iconic TV characters, we present some of the more exciting smart home innovations in 2022.

Leon Kaye

January 10, 2022

Sustainable Living

The EV Strategy at Ford Is Winning Buy-In from Investors

The shift toward electrification at Ford is resonating with both drivers and investors, based on the automaker's stock performance over the past year.

Leon Kaye

January 3, 2022

Sustainable Living

Chipotle Spices Up the New Year with Vegan Chorizo

For those craving spice but want to avoid animal products, Chipotle is now offering a vegan chorizo option at more of its locations.

Leon Kaye

January 3, 2022

Sustainable Living

2022 and EVs: Trends to Watch Out For

We've taken a look at the state of electric vehicles and offer our thoughts as to where we see things headed for EVs in 2022 and beyond.

Phil Covington

January 1, 2022

Sustainable Living

Fashion for Good Expands Fabric Recycling Initiative

The industry consortium Fashion for Good seeks to boost fabric recycling and send more of these fibers back into the apparel manufacturing stream.

Tina Casey

December 22, 2021

Sustainable Living

Toyota Invests $35 Billion in EVs, Announces All-Electric Pickup

Toyota recently announced that it will invest $35 billion in EVs and introduce 30 all-electric models across its product lines by 2030.

Sarah Lozanova

December 17, 2021

Sustainable Living

Six Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Trends Defining 2021

Defining trends within an $800 billion industry is a tall order; nevertheless, we present six sustainable apparel trends that marked 2021.

Leon Kaye

December 16, 2021

Sustainable Living

New Timberland Collection a Tribute to the Northern Lights

Timberland recently launched a new outdoor gear collection that showcases the northern lights' vibrant colors - and incorporates sustainable design to boot.

Leon Kaye

December 14, 2021

Sustainable Living

Suntory Unveils Plant-Based Bottle Prototype

The company behind consumer beverages like Orangina and spirits like Jim Beam recently released a 100 percent plant-based bottle prototype that is made from sustainable, non-grade feedstocks and is completely recyclable. 

Sarah Lozanova

December 13, 2021

Sustainable Living

TriplePundit's 2021 Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide

Whether you're wishing your loved ones good tidings in person or from afar, we've got you covered with our sustainable holiday gift guide. From zero-waste options to gifts that give back, check off your list with these choices that are big on cheer but light on impact. 

Mary Mazzoni

December 10, 2021

Sustainable Living

Nissan Accelerates Electrification Strategy

Nissan recently unveiled its 2030 vision, showcasing what the automaker says is a stronger commitment to electric vehicles and next-gen battery technology.

Sarah Lozanova

December 6, 2021

Sustainable Living

Faster EV Charging: Yet Another Reason to Convert Your Fleet to Electric Vehicles

EV charging times have been steadily shrinking, and a new chip from the firm Navitas Semiconductor could kick the fast-charging trend into high gear.

Tina Casey

November 30, 2021

Sustainable Living

Rest in Peace (Literally), Thanksgiving Day Shopping

Soon, store hours on Thanksgiving Day will soon become a distant memory, starting with Target, which won’t be open at all that day or night – for good.

Leon Kaye

November 22, 2021

Sustainable Living

Five Reasons We Should All Try to Buy Less Stuff

A pledge to buy less stuff this holiday season could generate several benefits, from giving workers a chance to breathe to improving our mental health.

Leon Kaye

November 16, 2021

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How E-Commerce Can Push the Sustainable Packaging Trend

When people buy online, they're less focused on flashy packaging and more interested in the quality of a product — and that's good news for packaging manufacturers, brands and municipal recyclers looking to cut waste down to size.

3p Editors

November 9, 2021

Sustainable Living

Oddly Enough, COP26 Could Reshape the Global Food Sector

We don't know if COP26 will or won't have any lasting impact, but there are signals that the global food sector is poised for long-term change.

Leon Kaye

November 8, 2021

Sustainable Living

Plant-Based Meal Options Going Far Beyond the Burger

So far, 2021 has proven there's plenty of growth in plant-based foods: Consumers increasingly seek them and the range of options is growing.

Ellen Delisio

November 2, 2021

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Raising the Recycled Paper Bar for Better Branding

Recycled paper was once confined to cardboard, paper towels and other uses that tolerate a certain degree of coarseness. Those days are long gone, and brands are poised to benefit.

Tina Casey

October 26, 2021

Sustainable Living

For This Company, Customers Are Crucial in Forging a Path Toward Sustainability and Regeneration

Sustainability isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s now a must-have. Logitech serves as a case study on how embedding sustainability can help drive innovation.

3p Editors

October 22, 2021

Sustainable Living

Foxconn Is Branching Out from Phones to EVs — and It Could Transform the Auto Industry

In announcing the development of three prototype EVs, Foxconn is stepping out of the electronics supply shadows and into the automotive sector.

Phil Covington

October 21, 2021

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As Momentum Against Plastic Grows, Paper Recyclers Rise to Meet New Challenges

The movement against single-use plastics has brands looking to paper to fill their needs, and paper recyclers are now challenged to work with manufacturers to ensure that plastic bans don’t create new problems when solving old ones.

Tina Casey

October 19, 2021

Sustainable Living

Two All Plant-Based Patties, Special Sauce, Lettuce, Cheese …

A holdout no longer: McDonald's is test marketing its version of a plant-based burger at eight U.S. locations starting the first week in November.

Leon Kaye

October 15, 2021

Sustainable Living

Timberland Keeps Apace with Its Latest Line of Sustainably Made Footwear

Timberland recently rolled out its Greenstride collection, which features footwear sporting soles made with responsibly sourced sugar cane and rubber.

Leon Kaye

October 14, 2021

Sustainable Living

This Chain Is Taking on Portugal’s Carnivorous Food Scene, One Vegan F*cking Burger at a Time

Food in Portugal can be heavy on the carnivore side, but new chains like Mother Burger are rewriting the rules about local cuisine and vegan options.

Leon Kaye

October 11, 2021

Sustainable Living

Target's Latest Sustainable Products Push is All About Diverse Founders

Target's Building Blocks for Better Products program is asking businesses led by women and people of color to "reimagine beauty and personal care products with sustainability in mind."

Mary Mazzoni

October 5, 2021

Sustainable Living

Netflix Launches New Collection of 'Sustainability Stories' in Partnership with COP26 Organizers

Launched in partnership with COP26 organizers, Netflix's “Together for Our Planet” collection includes 30 titles that help viewers better understand what's happening to the planet.

Mary Mazzoni

October 5, 2021

Sustainable Living

This Brand Has a Plant-Based Answer to Plastic Tableware, And It's Looking to Scale Up

Bamboozle, a company that produces plastic-looking kitchenware from a combination of bamboo and other renewable sources, is looking to scale up and further its aim to cut disposable plastic use.

Ellen Delisio

September 24, 2021

Sustainable Living

Impossible Chicken Nuggets Are Here! And Other Plant-Based Food Rollouts You May Have Missed

More than 800 companies and brands now specialize in plant-based foods, and they're introducing a host of creative concoctions that can suit any taste. Here are a few recent rollouts you may have missed.

Mary Mazzoni

September 14, 2021

Sustainable Living

'Coffee-less Coffee' Startup Scores Interest from Investors

Synthetic coffee is one example of the movement to develop lab-created foods that have less of an environmental impact — and investors are taking notice.

Ellen Delisio

September 13, 2021

Sustainable Living

EV Drivers Expect More Sustainable Cars, and BMW Aims to Deliver

Electric vehicle manufacturers seeking a place in the circular economy must focus on recycling impacts and sustainable materials. BMW says it's listening.

Tina Casey

September 10, 2021

Sustainable Living

Americans Aren’t Into Salmon Skin: GoodFish Wants to Change Their Minds

Noshing on salmon skin? Goodfish says absolutely, and recently launched upcycled, wild-caught salmon skin snacks the company says help tackle food waste.

Sarah Lozanova

September 7, 2021

Sustainable Living

Plant-Based Meal Kits Could Be the Next Big Thing in Food

Watch for plant-based meal kits to become a larger trend within the food sector, as Nestlé’s Freshly has shown with its latest product line.

Laura Urdapilleta

September 7, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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