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Not Just for Sushi: Seaweed is the Magic Ingredient for This Sustainable Packaging Startup

This sustainable packaging startup says its takeout boxes made from seaweed and plant extracts could replace plastic and even bioplastic containers.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 5, 2020

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.

Sarah Hutcherson

March 5, 2020

Sustainable Living

Gen Z to the Fashion World: Forget Trendy Throwaways. We'd Rather Buy Used.

The rapid growth of the secondhand clothing market is attracting a new clientele, many of them younger shoppers who don't even remember when vintage was cool the last time. 

Ellen Delisio

March 3, 2020

Sustainable Living

Puma x First Mile Collection Embraces Circularity and Social Impact

Last month, Puma launched a sportswear collection made from recycled plastic with a social impact twist.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 2, 2020

Sustainable Living

This 'Vegan Wool' is Made From Desert Plants That Need No Water

One kilogram of so-called "vegan wool" saves 9,000 liters of drinking water compared to 100 percent cotton yarn—and the fabric is durable, unshrinkable and built to last.

Debra Born

February 28, 2020

Sustainable Living

A New Circular Strategy: Gap Stitches Hopes on the Clothing Resale Market

Gap, Inc. and other leading retailers are embracing opportunities to benefit from the booming clothing resale market in the U.S.

Tina Casey

February 26, 2020

Sustainable Living

Food Waste is the Secret Ingredient in this Household Cleaner

Food waste collected in New York City that would otherwise go to landfill is the base ingredient in a household cleaner made by the startup Ambrosia.

Roya Sabri

February 24, 2020

Sustainable Living

Yes, E-Bikes Are Cool with a Purpose

E-bikes are driving a cycling cultural revolution; it won't be long before they become part of sustainable development plans in communities across the U.S.<br /> <br />

Bill Roth

February 17, 2020

Sustainable Living

A New Fashion Statement from Nike: Zero Carbon, Zero Waste

At this summer's Tokyo Olympics, three countries will sport Nike activewear inspired by circular design: Brazil, France, and Team USA’s skateboarding teams.

Greg Heilers

February 14, 2020

Sustainable Living

What's Holding EVs Back: From Low Supply to Lack of Inclusion

Corporate buyers face supply shortages on the fleet side. On the consumer side, automakers market EVs primarily to certain demographics, limiting their consumer base.

Tina Casey

February 12, 2020

Sustainable Living

Land O’Lakes Redesigns Packaging to Showcase Stories About Dairy Farmers

Land O’Lakes' newly redesigned packaging shines a spotlight on the company's most valuable asset: its dairy farmers, almost a third of whom are women.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

February 11, 2020

Sustainable Living

Denny’s is the Latest Chain to Sell Beyond Burger Nationwide

After a successful pilot in Los Angeles, Denny’s is now offering a Beyond Burger menu option at more than 1,700 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Debra Born

February 10, 2020

Sustainable Living

Who Won (and Lost) Cause Marketing at Super Bowl LIV

An increasing number of Super Bowl ads have integrated some form of cause marketing into their narrative, but the social impact they claim to promote is often lacking.

Emily Kane Miller

February 4, 2020

Sustainable Living

GM Seeks Competitive Edge in a 100 Percent EV Future

Recent investments indicate GM is in a strong position to lead the automotive sector as the industry pivots to an all-electric future.

Tina Casey

February 4, 2020

Sustainable Living

C&A Launches Groundbreaking Sustainable Denim

European fashion retailer C&A launched the world’s first denim fabric to achieve the highest level of Cradle to Cradle product sustainability certification—and it plans to open-source the methods it used.

Bryant Jefferson

February 4, 2020

Sustainable Living

Suavs Recycles Water Bottles Into Sneakers

Austin-based shoe company Suavs debuted a new high-top sneaker made from 100 percent recycled knit. And the company says all of its shoes will be made from the material by the end of this year.

Debra Born

February 3, 2020

Sustainable Living

Everything You Need to Know About Sustainability at Super Bowl LIV

The San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. While you count down the hours before kickoff, take a few minutes to catch up on all things sustainability at Super Bowl LIV.

Mary Mazzoni

January 30, 2020

Sustainable Living

Social Impact Travel Continues to Grow in Popularity

Social impact travel is thriving - hence G Adventures is adding new projects to its itineraries, with the goal of having 100 such trips by the end of 2020.

Leon Kaye

January 28, 2020

Sustainable Living

Popeyes No Longer Playing Chicken with Animal Welfare

Popeyes is the first U.S. chicken restaurant chain to adopt the Better Chicken Commitment's animal welfare guidelines, says the nonprofit Mercy for Animals.

Leon Kaye

January 23, 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.

Sarah Hutcherson

January 23, 2020

Sustainable Living

Starbucks to Halve Carbon Emissions by 2030 As Part of 'Resource Positive' Vision

Starbucks plans to halve carbon emissions, water use and waste by 2030 as part of a long-term vision to become a "resource positive" company, CEO Kevin Johnson explained in an open letter released today.  

Mary Mazzoni

January 21, 2020

Sustainable Living

The Top 8 Sustainable Packaging Innovations of 2019

More than 70 percent of U.S. consumers say they intentionally reduced their plastic consumption in 2019—and brands responded in kind. Read on for some of the standout sustainable packaging innovations that crossed our desks last year. 

Mary Mazzoni

January 21, 2020

Sustainable Living

Who Are the Millennials Driving Sustainable Growth?

Millennials are hardly a monolith: Some are driving the move toward sustainable consumption and investing a lot more than others.

Jenna Tsui

January 16, 2020

Sustainable Living

20 Plant-Based Foods Coming to Market in 2020

The plant-based food segment is set to top $6.5 billion within five years, and companies are vying for their share with an impressive lineup of products set to launch in 2020.

Mary Mazzoni

January 14, 2020

Sustainable Living

An Industry First: Look Inside the Henhouses at Vital Farms

Vital Farms' customers can now watch and hear clucking hens on 360-degree videos on the company’s website - a step in transparency that's an industry first.

Debra Born

January 14, 2020

Sustainable Living

Pork Shortage + Consumer Demand = Plant-Based Sausage

With an eye on the global pork shortage, Impossible Foods has come up with a plant-based sausage product that will soon be on Burger King's breakfast menu.

Greg Heilers

January 9, 2020

Sustainable Living

Plug-In Hybrids Make a Comeback in 2020 with Jeep’s New Models

Three new PHEVs by Jeep are scheduled to debut in 2020 as part of Fiat-Chrysler's broader plans to electrify more than 30 automobile models by 2022.<br />

Maggie Kohn

January 6, 2020

Sustainable Living

Mattel Commits to 100 Percent Sustainable Plastic

Mattel recently announced a new goal: transitioning its toys and packaging to 100 percent recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic by 2030.

Roya Sabri

January 6, 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.

Sarah Hutcherson

December 23, 2019

Sustainable Living

Organic Label Pete and Gerry's Rolls Out Reusable Egg Cartons

Organic egg producer Pete and Gerry’s is the first in its industry to test reusable egg cartons. The move may prove prescient, as consumers gravitate away from single-use packaging and retailers respond in kind.

Roya Sabri

December 20, 2019

Sustainable Living

12 Ways To Buy Used This Holiday Season

Re-commerce is booming in the retail segment. To help you lighten the footprint of your holiday shopping this year, we rounded up where to find secondhand gifts that your friends will actually like (you're welcome).

Mary Mazzoni

December 13, 2019

Sustainable Living

TriplePundit's Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide

It's that time of year again, and we're rounding up some of our favorite gifts that leave less impact on people and the planet.

Mary Mazzoni

December 12, 2019

Sustainable Living

REI Opts to Lead Retailers Big Time on Shifting to the Circular Economy

The outdoor gear and apparel company REI is opting to expand the circular economy to its members and customers—and is doing so aggressively.<br />

Leon Kaye

December 4, 2019

Sustainable Living

Nissan, EVgo Partner To Boost EV Charging for New LEAF Drivers

Nissan announced it is providing new LEAF drivers access to a more robust EV charging network through a partnership with EVgo.

Phil Covington

November 27, 2019

Sustainable Living

Want Consumers to Help Solve the Plastic Crisis? Offer Sustainable, and Fun, Choices

Consumers want to do their part to take on the plastic crisis, but the choices appear overwhelming - so this brand is turning sustainability marketing on its head.

Roya Sabri

November 25, 2019

Sustainable Living

Tesla's Outlandish Cybertruck Redefines the Notion Of a Pickup

Tesla's Cybertruck has completely blown up the automaker's design language - and forces us to rethink the very concept of what a pickup truck actually is. 

Phil Covington

November 25, 2019

Sustainable Living

3p Weekend: Could Gen Z Save the Shopping Mall?

As the holidays approach, it turns out Gen Z may be the saving grace for a once-beloved American institution – the shopping mall.

Megan Amrich

November 22, 2019

Sustainable Living

Ford's Mustang-Branded Electric SUV Reveals A New, Confident Direction

Ford took the covers off the Mach-E electric SUV, a model the automaker appears confident is worthy to wear the fabled Mustang badge. 

Phil Covington

November 19, 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. 

Sarah Hutcherson

November 15, 2019

Sustainable Living

Electric and Self-driving Cars Must Still Win Consumers' Trust

A recent survey by JD Power shows that the manufacturers of self-driving and electric cars have a long road ahead before they win consumers' trust.

Bryant Jefferson

November 4, 2019

Sustainable Living

Loop CEO: Zero-Waste Shopping Service Continues to Grow

It’s been nine months since Loop launched its zero-waste circular delivery service—and we've been wondering how the program is doing as it nears the one-year mark.

Maggie Kohn

October 30, 2019

Sustainable Living

Kroger Launching Simplified Labels to Reduce Food Waste

Kroger is the latest retailer to announce it would standardize food labels to provide consumers with simpler quality and safety information in a move to reduce food waste.<br /> <br />

Maggie Kohn

October 25, 2019

Sustainable Living

Plant-Based Ingredients Are the Future of the Food and Consumer Goods Industries

The value of plant-based ingredients across the broader food and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors could soon become as high as $13 billion.

Mike Hamilton

October 25, 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.

Sarah Hutcherson

October 14, 2019

Sustainable Living

How the Global Food Supply Transition Is Like the Energy Transition

Companies involved with the global food supply are engaged in a transitional struggle, just as the energy sector is battling through a period of change.

Tina Casey

October 9, 2019

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3BL Forum 2019: Brands Taking Stands—What's Next?

Scrappy Alternative Materials Startup Seeks a Pivot in the Plastics Sector

Tell Kylee Guenther, who founded the sustainable plastics startup Pivot Materials, that she can’t do something, and you’ll only harden her resolve.

Amy Brown

October 3, 2019

Sustainable Living

More Food Companies Stop Playing Chicken with Antibiotics

There is some good news out there for the meat industry: Across the U.S., chicken production is now overwhelmingly free from antibiotics.

Leon Kaye

September 20, 2019

Sustainable Living

Plant-Based Foods Are Making Their Way Onto More Foodservice Menus

This foodservice company is pushing to have more plant-based foods on the menu at the 5,000 cafeterias it operates on both sides of the Atlantic.

Leon Kaye

September 13, 2019

Sustainable Living

From Goat to Zero: EV Redemption for Volkswagen with ‘Affordable’ ID.3 EV

Volkswagen is banking on zero-emission electric vehicles to restore its brand reputation following the "dieselgate" scandal of 2015, and the German automaker is not cutting any corners.

Tina Casey

September 10, 2019

Sustainable Living

Industry Leaders Discuss Whether Sustainable Fashion is Possible

There's been a lot of talk about sustainable fashion over the past several years. It’s clear to apparel companies, however, that now is the time to dig into how sustainability can be better identified, measured and benchmarked across the industry.

Laura Wise

September 10, 2019

Sustainable Living

3p Friday: The Latest Sustainability Moves From the World's Largest Automakers

Here's a quick update on how a few of the world's leading automakers are pushing ahead when it comes to sustainability and electric vehicles.

Leon Kaye

September 6, 2019

Sustainable Living

Your Labor Day Weekend Sustainable Travel Reader

We decided to help end your Labor Day weekend with some updates in the world of sustainable travel and responsible road trips.

Leon Kaye

September 2, 2019

Sustainable Living

Would a Meat Tax Push Food Companies to Adapt?

Discussions over a meat tax are underway in Germany. The goal is to boost animal welfare programs - more citizens could be convinced to go plant-based, too.

Leon Kaye

August 19, 2019

Sustainable Living

As Beef Gets Booted Out of College Campuses, Meat Companies Take Note

Meat companies beware: Lucrative contracts with cafeterias could soon be a thing of the past. Many of these firms are already responding with alternatives.

Leon Kaye

August 16, 2019

Sustainable Living

Clothing and Shoe Subscriptions, the Sustainable Answer to Amazon

A popular brand launches shoe subscriptions for kids and offers apparel and footwear companies ideas on how to swat away competition from Amazon.

Leon Kaye

August 16, 2019

Sustainable Living

Italian Apparel Brand Napapijri to Launch Recyclable Jacket

The Skidoo Infinity jacket is made from recycled plastic fibers and is completely recyclable at end of life. The jacket is among the latest entries in Italian apparel company Napapijri’s sustainable portfolio.

Ellen Delisio

August 1, 2019

Sustainable Living

Single-Origin Coffee Rewards Big Brands and Smallholder Farmers

The single-origin coffee bean market is booming due to demand for unique coffee tastes and interest in traceability, especially among millennials.

Maggie Kohn

July 31, 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.

Sarah Hutcherson

July 31, 2019

Sustainable Living

E-Scooters Less Of A Nuisance As Cities Integrate Them Into the Transport Mix

E-scooters are less likely to run people off sidewalks than they were a year ago as cities increasingly integrate them into their transportation mix.

Phil Covington

July 26, 2019

Sustainable Living

Zara Reboots Its Strategy to Compete with Sustainable Apparel Brands

Zara, which has its struggles attracting millennial and Gen Z shoppers, says it is making long-term commitments to become a more sustainable company.

Laura Wise

July 23, 2019

Sustainable Living

Tiny Apartments Gain Traction in Latin America: How Small Can They Go?

Developers and architects are promoting tiny apartments as an innovative way to respond to the demand for affordable housing in Latin America and beyond.

Grant Whittington

July 23, 2019

Sustainable Living

Can a Redesign Make the Airplane Middle Seat Your Favorite?

The buzz over a new airplane middle seat design is about more than passenger comfort—there is a compelling sustainability story here as well.

Roya Sabri

July 22, 2019

Sustainable Living

Food Tech Watch: 'Molecular Coffee' Can Help Fight Deforestation

Atomo coffee is the latest food tech innovation—and it may soon be necessary as the world copes with climate change and environmental degradation.

Patrick Grubbs

July 12, 2019

Sustainable Living

Not All Nutritionists Believe Meat Alternatives are Healthier

As consumers in the U.S. and other countries show a growing appetite for meat alternatives, nutritionists say: not so fast. Should investors be concerned?

Amy Brown

July 11, 2019

Sustainable Living

Day Old Bread, Another Front in the Food Waste Battle

Where does all that excess bread at bakeries go at the end of the day? In the U.K., some of it is going into Tesco bakeries' crostini and bread pudding.

Leon Kaye

July 11, 2019

Sustainable Living

Brunch in Dubai is Slowly Becoming More Sustainable

Brunch in Dubai has a cost, and a jarring one when considering food waste. But the combination of technology and awareness is taking on this problem.

Leon Kaye

July 10, 2019

Sustainable Living

A Cheeky Response to Plant-Based Foods: Arby’s 'Marrot'

As a response to flexitarian menus and plant-based meats, Arby's 'Marrot' may be the essential ingredient to keep this meat-focused brand strong.

Jenna Ammann

July 3, 2019

Sustainable Living

Old Navy Makes Purple Patriotic for a Good Cause

A July 4 Old Navy campaign waxes nostalgia, Instagram influencers, purple T-shirts and a call for companies to take stands on social and political issues.

Megan Amrich

July 1, 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.

Sarah Hutcherson

June 26, 2019

Sustainable Living

Grocers Green Up Produce Aisles by Nixing Single-Use Plastic Bags

Many supermarkets have eliminated single-use plastic bags at the checkout aisle; now they're looking for ways to reduce plastic consumption even further.

Maggie Kohn

June 25, 2019

Sustainable Living

Retailers are Betting on Sustainable Fashion to Drive Sales

Retailers are betting on sustainable fashion as the newest way to differentiate themselves among more environmentally and socially conscious shoppers.

Maggie Kohn

June 24, 2019

Sustainable Living

Lab Created Fish: Innovation That Could Help Save Our Oceans

California-based BlueNalu is working to make lab created fish, or “cellular aquaculture,” a possibility. Could this innovation help save our oceans?

Sierra Sumner

June 8, 2019