Tech
Farmers Don’t Have Enough Water. Can AI Help?
Precision agriculture - the use of technology like networked sensors and artificial intelligence - is helping farmers get by without the water they once had.
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Thought Leaders
How to Build a Regenerative Business — and Save the Planet
Why businesses need to start thinking about implementing regenerative practices into their operations and some examples of how to do so.
By Brianne West
Building a Business
3 Steps for Making a Positive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Impact
Follow these three steps to truly make a difference for your business and your world.
Thought Leaders
Most of What You Know About Business Purpose Is Wrong
Just because your business makes a positive impact somewhere along the line doesn't mean it's purpose-driven.
Building a Business
5 Big Mistakes Companies Make When Tackling ESG
Based on my experience working with companies large and small on a wide range of strategic issues, companies tend to make the following five key mistakes when tacking environmental, social and corporate governance.
Building a Business
Catching Up On Climate Change? There’s Still Time To Do It Right.
Being seen as a leader in climate action ensures better access to capital, favorable consumer attitudes and the benevolence of regulators.
Business News
Viral Video Exposes How One Luxury Fashion Company Destroys Unwanted Merchandise
The company has since announced that it's changing its goods policies.
Business News
Elon Musk Hosts a Rave For 9,000 People to Celebrate the Opening of Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory
The celebration comes despite protests from locals over the factory's existence.
Tech
Here’s How Much Not Recycling Your Old Laptop Is Costing You
The consequences of not recycling everyday gadgets like old laptops will eventually hurt not only the environment but our business too.
Thought Leaders
Environmental Factors Preventing Aspiring Entrepreneurs From Becoming One
A unanimous approach can eliminate the two factors hindering the growth and development of entrepreneurship in the world.
Business News
NASA Ups the Odds of a Giant Asteroid Called Bennu Hitting Earth
The odds of Bennu smashing into our planet have increased, but they're still pretty far out.
By Kenny Herzog
Sustainability
Can Technology Help Us Fight Climate Change?
The world's most pressing environmental issues are of our own making, so it's up to us to find ways to solve them.
By Adrian Nita
Building a Business
5 Ways Your Business Can Benefit From Adhering to Sustainable Development Principles
Everybody talks about sustainable development, but only a few speak about its real benefits.
Tech
Entrepreneurs Disrupt Wasteful Supply Chain Practices
An unexpected link between resilient supply chains and consumer demand is a huge opportunity for entrepreneurs.
By Melanie Nuce
Tech
Why Energy Concerns Around Blockchain May Be a Misconception
For those concerned about blockchain's energy consumption, it's important to consider the difference between proof-of-stake and proof-of-work blockchains.
Sustainability
This Brother-Sister Team Brings Innovation to the $3.5 Billion Candle Industry
In 2019, Eva Eckerblad and David Bronkie co-founded Siblings, a sustainable candle company, to address the industry's major waste problem. Here's how they did it.
By Amanda Breen
Thought Leaders
3 Steps for Building Carbon Neutral Houses
To kick off a carbon neutral home revolution, a new generation of green builders must start by assessing our footprint, normalizing carbon offsets, and enacting realistic government regulations.
Building a Business
How to Get Funding and Grants for Green Startups
As an eco entrepreneur, you've got options to get funding that will grow your business and protect the planet.
Sustainability
4 Ways to Avoid Greenwashing as a Sustainably Minded Brand
Pretending your company is more eco-friendly than it is can lead to major backlash. Do this instead.
Sustainability
Climate Change Stands to Displace 2 Billion People Worldwide. These Innovative Solutions Could Help Reduce That Number.
It's time for legacy institutions to do their part and implement more environmentally friendly practices.
Thought Leaders
This Mayan Beekeeper Formed a Swarm of Environmentalists to Combat the Growth of Genetically Modified Plants in Her Native Mexico
When Leydy Pech saw what was happening to the agricultural balance and the beekeeping community, she decided to take a stand to protect her people, her land and her bees.
By Julia McCoy
Sustainability
Build Sustainability Around Your People, Not Just Your Office
An effective post-Covid sustainability strategy will need to focus on how companies can educate, train and empower employees in building sustainable practices -- whether at home or in office.
By Bill Wagner
Tech
Meet Lomi, the One-Button Composting Machine With More Than $3 Million in Crowdfunding
Keep the worms in the ground and the pungent odors at bay while still giving back to the Earth.
Business News
Is Sustainability Part of Your Business’ DNA?
Brands are feeling the pressure to be sustainable, but what does that really mean? And why is that important now?
By Joy Chen
Thought Leaders
Albert Einstein’s Messy Desk Highlights The Surprising Link Between Clutter And Intelligence
Disorganized desktop? It might mean you're a genius.
By Nick Wolny
Business News
Bitcoin Uses More Energy Than American Airlines, Report Says in Light of Environmental Concerns
The cryptocurrency relies heavily on the use of electricity from coal-fired power plants.
By Justin Chan
Thought Leaders
How to Cultivate Confidence as a Leader
Some of the most confident people you've met aren't naturally confident. They're either faking it or they've trained themselves to be more confident. Or both.