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The UK Now Has More EV Charging Locations Than Gas Stations

The U.K. now boasts more EV charging stations than it does conventional fuel stations - thanks to EV-friendly policies and the private sector.

Phil Covington

June 4, 2019

Sustainable Living

Can Kelp Help Feed the Planet and Save the Oceans?

A small company is banking that its line of kelp jerky products can scale up, make the seaweed business big business - and save the oceans.

Laurel Sheppard

June 4, 2019

The future of transport is closer now that General Motors and Bechtel will join forces to build thousands of electric vehicle charging stations in the U.S.

Sustainable Living

Fast, Faster, Fastest: The Electric Vehicle Charging Station Race Heats Up

The future of transport is closer now that General Motors and Bechtel will join forces to build thousands of electric vehicle charging stations in the U.S.

Tina Casey

May 31, 2019

Sustainable Living

Why Now’s the Time to Join the Electric Vehicle Revolution

According to BNEF, the electric vehicle revolution is underway as more companies phase out diesel- and gasoline-fueled cars and transition fleets to EVs.

Tina Casey

May 29, 2019

Sustainable Living

EV Charging at Home Just Got Easier—And More Sustainable

EV charging at home got easier with eMotorWerks' electric car charging-as-a-service system, which will allow customers to recharge vehicles hassle-free.

Phil Covington

May 28, 2019

Sustainable Living

Fast-Food Chains Are Under Pressure To Increase Vegan Options

Plant-based food sales are on the rise across the U.S. As mainstream restaurant chains look to get in on this trend, holdouts in the fast-food sector are under increasing pressure to change their tune.

Mary Mazzoni

May 14, 2019

Sustainable Living

'Ugly' Produce Delivery Company Expands Into Packaged Foods

Imperfect Produce, which sells subscription delivery boxes filled with so-called "ugly" fruits and vegetables, is expanding its lineup to include packaged foods that can't be sold in grocery stores and may otherwise go to waste.

Mary Mazzoni

May 13, 2019

Sustainable Living

SC Johnson Says It's Offering More Concentrate Products To Combat Plastic Waste

Family-owned household products company SC Johnson is asking consumers to swap the same products they already use for concentrates that reduce plastic waste.

Mary Mazzoni

May 13, 2019

Plant-based alternatives could become even more popular if entrepreneurs can score the access to capital that would allow them to scale up their ideas and bring them to market; if these products look good

Sustainable Living

Technology Is Disrupting Agriculture Worldwide – a Plus for People and the Planet

Plant-based alternatives could become even more popular if entrepreneurs can score the access to capital that would allow them to scale up their ideas and bring them to market; if these products look good, taste good and are nutritious.

Leon Kaye

May 2, 2019

As consumers continue to gravitate toward more sustainable products

Sustainable Living

A Sustainability How-To Guide for Retailers and Manufacturers

As consumers continue to gravitate toward more sustainable products, here are five ways to help your company carve out your sustainability path and stay on it.

Julia Wilson

April 23, 2019

With the weekend’s 4/20 becoming mainstream and celebrated more than ever before

Sustainable Living

With 4/20 Now Mainstream, Eyes Are on the Cannabis Industry’s Sustainability

With the weekend’s 4/20 becoming mainstream and celebrated more than ever before, it’s high time to take a look at the industry to gauge this sector's overall sustainability.

Leon Kaye

April 20, 2019

As advertising and journalism continue to shift to more visual social media platforms

Sustainable Living

Get the Picture: Companies and Creators Seek Diversity in Stock Photos

As advertising and journalism continue to shift to more visual social media platforms, demand for stock images is surging. But there’s one thing missing from many paid stock photo services – diversity.

Megan Amrich

April 18, 2019

Swimwear often trends toward minimalism in an aesthetic sense

Sustainable Living

It Turns Out Swimsuits Are Shedding Hidden Microplastics

Swimwear often tends towards minimalism in an aesthetic sense, but their design involves the use of materials with maximum strength - and therefore are contributing to the surge in microplastics ending up in our oceans.

Patrick Grubbs

April 18, 2019

Another win for the plant-based protein business: California-based Del Taco announced tacos with Beyond Meat crumbles instead of ground beef will soon be on the menu.

Sustainable Living

Beyond Ground Beef: Del Taco Rolls Out Plant-Based Tacos

Another win for the plant-based protein business: California-based Del Taco announced tacos with Beyond Meat crumbles instead of ground beef will soon be on the menu.

Leon Kaye

April 17, 2019

Sustainable Living

7 Insider Predictions About the Future of Food

From challenges to opportunities, seven industry insiders share their predictions about the future of the food and agriculture sector.

Mary Mazzoni

April 12, 2019

As plastic bag bans continue to roll out worldwide and more countries consider banning all single-use plastics

Sustainable Living

As Plastic Bag Bans Catch On, Plastic Bottles Are Now the Biggest Threat to Oceans

Plastic bag bans continue to roll out worldwide, and some countries are considering legislation to ban all single-use plastics. As evidence mounts of the ecosystem damages associated with plastic pollution, this trend is likely far from over.

Leon Kaye

April 9, 2019

Sustainable Living

For EVs, the Future Is Already Here in Norway

In Norway, the electric car predictions for 2040 and 2050 have been arriving much faster than transportation experts would assume. 30 percent of all cars registered in the country last month were zero-emissions vehicles.

Leon Kaye

April 3, 2019

Electric cars will overtake conventional vehicles by 2040 and will create a $2 trillion e-mobility opportunity for utility companies

Sustainable Living

Electric Vehicles Will Create a $2 Trillion E-Mobility Market by 2040

Electric cars will overtake conventional vehicles by 2040 and will create a $2 trillion e-mobility opportunity for utility companies, according to research released today by Accenture.

Phil Covington

April 2, 2019

Sustainable Living

Impossible Foods May Just Rescue Fast Food’s Reputation

Burger King, home of the Whopper, is the latest fast food company to give Impossible Foods’ Impossible Burger a shot. Could the result be a lift for fast food's reputation?

Leon Kaye

April 2, 2019

Sustainable Living

After Long-Fought Investor Battle, Darden Phases Out Antibiotics in Chicken Supply Chain

Responding to investor pressure, the restaurant chain Darden said the company will phase out the use of antibiotics across its entire chicken supply chain by 2023.

Amy Brown

April 1, 2019

With its sustainability ethos and local supply chain

Sustainable Living

This Fashion Brand Is Betting Big on Local Manufacturing

With its sustainability ethos and local supply chain, California fashion label Amour Vert is a case study for cutting-edge social and environmental impact in the apparel industry, without sacrificing style.

Mary Mazzoni

March 14, 2019

Sustainable Living

General Motors' Urban Mobility Service, Maven, Turns Three

As GM’s mobility solution, Maven, turns three, the company's smart cities chief recently spoke with 3p to tell us more about the service and its evolution over time.

Phil Covington

March 14, 2019

As millions prepare to celebrate St. Patrick's Day today

Sustainable Living

What J. Crew’s St. Patrick’s Day Gaffe Can Teach Companies About Inclusivity

As millions prepare to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend, we're reflecting on a teachable moment and what it tells us about inclusivity.

Ashley Paskill

March 12, 2019

Travelers participate in a “Surf With Purpose” Social Impact Experience in Cape Town. Each lesson provides one month of surf therapy for a local child.

Sustainable Living

Vacation Rental Industry Generating More Positive Social Impact

The global vacation rental industry has changed what travel looks like today as companies seek to create more social impact in local communities.

Megan Amrich

March 5, 2019

The missteps that led to a $15.4 billion asset write-down at Kraft-Heinz could be considered a warning sign of changing consumer preferences

Sustainable Living

Kraft-Heinz Can’t Ketchup with Millennials—And It's Not Alone

The missteps that led to a $15.4 billion asset write-down at Kraft-Heinz could be considered a warning sign of changing consumer preferences, which have thrown off other entrenched brands in recent years.

Jenna Ammann

March 5, 2019

Sustainable Living

Sustainability Branding Can Help with the Shift to a Low-Carbon Economy

Evidence is growing that knowledge of a company's broader brand sustainability strategy can have a measurable impact on consumer choice.<br /> <br />

Tina Casey

March 4, 2019

Some of the world’s most recognizable brands are “in a race” to keep up with rapidly shifting consumer preferences

Sustainable Living

Brands Are ‘In a Race’ To Keep Up with Conscious Consumers, Says CDP

Some of the world’s most recognizable brands are “in a race” to keep up with rapidly shifting consumer preferences, according to a new report from CDP.

Mary Mazzoni

February 28, 2019

Sustainable Living

Ford Approaching Electric Scooters with Care

Ford’s “last mile” strategy pivots on attracting a new generation of mobility consumers by building on its long-trusted brand reputation.

Tina Casey

February 26, 2019

Sustainable Living

Barbie Done Better: Mattel Launches More Inclusive Dolls

Before the film Crazy Rich Asians (2018), some people didn’t believe a movie with an all-Asian main cast would succeed […]

Sierra Sumner

February 16, 2019

A market research firm issued a report that provides some good advice for businesses that want to leverage their corporate responsibility platforms for publicity: tread carefully. This one fashion designer is an example of how to get it right.

Sustainable Living

Fashion Week Reminder: Balancing CSR and Public Relations

The market research firm Clutch is out with a new report that provides some good advice for businesses that want […]

Tina Casey

February 13, 2019

Sustainable Living

From Retail to Runway: 12 Sustainable Fashion Labels to Watch

Worth an estimated $2.5 trillion, the global fashion industry is under increasing pressure to limit its negative impacts on people and the […]

Mary Mazzoni

February 12, 2019

Sustainable Living

Will Talk About Curbing Plastic Use Turn into Action?

There certainly is a lot of talk about weaning ourselves away from plastic. Organizations such as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation […]

Leon Kaye

February 11, 2019

This week we'll attempt to answer questions over how brands can display a real personality and authenticity that consumers will want to buy into.

Sustainable Living

Authenticity is Key Ingredient for Brands with Personality

Now more than ever, we see “brands taking stands” – challenging both the status quo and their competitors. It’s a […]

Julia Wilson

February 3, 2019

Sustainable Living

Ben & Jerry’s Steps Up, Resists Single Use Plastics

Ben & Jerry’s has been a brand taking a stand long before corporate activism became a growing movement within the […]

Leon Kaye

January 29, 2019

Major consumer brands are banking that this new program can circle the "Loop."

Sustainable Living

Loop Is Ready for Zero Waste: Are You?

The newswires have been buzzing about Loop, a startup that will introduce zero waste, reusable packaging into households in the […]

Tina Casey

January 29, 2019

Sustainable Living

5 Ways to Support Sustainable Restaurants

The American restaurant industry generated $825 billion in sales last year and employed more than 15 million people. Despite their collective […]

Jenna Ammann

January 28, 2019

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The Home – The Hearth – The Windows

How to Choose Sustainable Materials for Your Windows and Doors

This article series is sponsored by Pella Windows and Doors and went through our normal editorial review process. Building is […]

TriplePundit

December 11, 2018

Sustainable Living

What’s Really Green – A Look at Beef, Part V – How Can You Prove It? (i.e., Filter Out the Bull)

By Jonathan Gelbard, Ph.D. Previously, I explored impacts of poorly-managed grazing operations and feedlots, and triple bottom line benefits of […]

TriplePundit

May 10, 2018

Sustainable Living

How Airlines are Reducing Food Waste

Food waste is a big problem. An estimated 30 to 40 percent of the food supply in the U.S. alone is wasted.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

July 20, 2017

Sustainable Living

The Proximity Hotel is the First U.S. Hotel to Earn LEED Platinum Certification

The hotel industry has a big environmental impact. Hotels use vast amounts of energy and water, and generate solid and hazardous waste. Some hotels are now grasping the importance of reducing their environmental impact.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

June 23, 2017

Sustainable Living

Tony Chocolonely’s Chocolate is Changing the Business of Chocolate

Chocolate is one of the most popular and widely consumed products in the world, with North America devouring the lion's share, followed by Europe.

3p Editors

May 1, 2017

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From Farm to Factory: A 3 Part Series on Social Impacts in Apparel

Remake: Making Fast Fashion Uncool

Editor’s Note: The following is a post from Remake that follows up our recent #ForcedFashion Twitter chat with the Freedom […]

Putting the Brakes on Fast Fashion

Just as fast food chains have fueled Americans’ hunger for more, bigger, faster when it comes to what we put […]

Interview: Patagonia's Rick Ridgeway on Sustainable Apparel

In this interview at the Fortune Brainstorm Green 2014 conference, Patagonia’s Rick Ridgeway talks to Nick Aster about the state of the […]

Tweet Jam: Sustainable Fashion

As part of the kickoff to our new series on sustainability in fashion, we’ve decided to try something new: a […]

Why Sustainable Fashion Has to Be About Individual Style

By Ceri Heathcote For a number of years now, I have been trying to be sustainable with my style–not buying […]

TriplePundit

February 27, 2014

Sustainable Living

Interview: “Chief Mom” At Plum Organics

According to the EPA’s Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment children receive 50% of their lifetime cancer risks in the first […]

Bill Roth

February 3, 2011

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The UK Now Has More EV Charging Locations Than Gas Stations

Can Kelp Help Feed the Planet and Save the Oceans?

Fast, Faster, Fastest: The Electric Vehicle Charging Station Race Heats Up

Why Now’s the Time to Join the Electric Vehicle Revolution

EV Charging at Home Just Got Easier—And More Sustainable

Fast-Food Chains Are Under Pressure To Increase Vegan Options

'Ugly' Produce Delivery Company Expands Into Packaged Foods

SC Johnson Says It's Offering More Concentrate Products To Combat Plastic Waste

Technology Is Disrupting Agriculture Worldwide – a Plus for People and the Planet

A Sustainability How-To Guide for Retailers and Manufacturers

With 4/20 Now Mainstream, Eyes Are on the Cannabis Industry’s Sustainability

Get the Picture: Companies and Creators Seek Diversity in Stock Photos

It Turns Out Swimsuits Are Shedding Hidden Microplastics

Beyond Ground Beef: Del Taco Rolls Out Plant-Based Tacos

7 Insider Predictions About the Future of Food

As Plastic Bag Bans Catch On, Plastic Bottles Are Now the Biggest Threat to Oceans

For EVs, the Future Is Already Here in Norway

Electric Vehicles Will Create a $2 Trillion E-Mobility Market by 2040

Impossible Foods May Just Rescue Fast Food’s Reputation

After Long-Fought Investor Battle, Darden Phases Out Antibiotics in Chicken Supply Chain

This Fashion Brand Is Betting Big on Local Manufacturing

General Motors' Urban Mobility Service, Maven, Turns Three

What J. Crew’s St. Patrick’s Day Gaffe Can Teach Companies About Inclusivity

Vacation Rental Industry Generating More Positive Social Impact

Kraft-Heinz Can’t Ketchup with Millennials—And It's Not Alone

Sustainability Branding Can Help with the Shift to a Low-Carbon Economy

Brands Are ‘In a Race’ To Keep Up with Conscious Consumers, Says CDP

Ford Approaching Electric Scooters with Care

Barbie Done Better: Mattel Launches More Inclusive Dolls

Fashion Week Reminder: Balancing CSR and Public Relations

From Retail to Runway: 12 Sustainable Fashion Labels to Watch

Will Talk About Curbing Plastic Use Turn into Action?

Authenticity is Key Ingredient for Brands with Personality

Ben & Jerry’s Steps Up, Resists Single Use Plastics

Loop Is Ready for Zero Waste: Are You?

5 Ways to Support Sustainable Restaurants

How to Choose Sustainable Materials for Your Windows and Doors

What’s Really Green – A Look at Beef, Part V – How Can You Prove It? (i.e., Filter Out the Bull)

How Airlines are Reducing Food Waste

The Proximity Hotel is the First U.S. Hotel to Earn LEED Platinum Certification

Tony Chocolonely’s Chocolate is Changing the Business of Chocolate

Remake: Making Fast Fashion Uncool

Putting the Brakes on Fast Fashion

Interview: Patagonia's Rick Ridgeway on Sustainable Apparel

Tweet Jam: Sustainable Fashion

Why Sustainable Fashion Has to Be About Individual Style

Interview: “Chief Mom” At Plum Organics