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Sustainability

The Far-Reaching Impact of Embedding a Sustainable Workplace Culture for World Earth Day — Today!

Today's observance is a great opportunity to put 'sustainability' into your mission statement if it's not already there.

By Leni Zneimer

Sustainability

The Fashion Industry Is Insanely Wasteful. Can Blockchain Fix It?

The technology is helping savvy companies (and enterprising entrepreneurs) find fresh opportunity in overlooked materials.

By Liz Brody

Thought Leaders

ReGrained Markets Food Made From Upcycled Brewery ‘Spent’ Grain

The hardest part of entrepreneurship is finding the courage to act on your ideas.

By Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey

Sustainability

Garbage In, Energy Out: Synova Power Turns Waste Into Electricity

Plastic waste is a major threat to ocean health but instead of dumping it, it could be a good and cheap fuel for the technology Synova has developed.

By Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey

Business News

Samsung to Stop Using Plastic Packaging

The switch to environmentally sustainable materials for packaging will start this year and ramp up through 2030.

By Matthew Humphries

Building a Business

Startup Knickey Is Improving the Business of Women’s Underwear

Want to disrupt an aging industry? Start with changing how you define your supply chain.

By Patti Fletcher

Sustainability

It’s Official: Customers Prefer Sustainable Companies

An authoritative new study finds that regardless of product category, brands with legitimate sustainability claims do better.

By Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey

Sustainability

Engaging Employees in Corporate Responsibility Is a Brilliant Strategy

Employees will buy into ethically conscious corporate changes if you get the ball rolling.

By Robert Glazer

Sustainability

Is Your CPG Company on the Right Side of History?

Finding alternatives to plastic packaging choking the oceans is good marketing and you'll be proud of having done it.

By Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey

Sustainability

Is ‘Low Cost at All Costs’ the New Business Mantra? It Doesn’t Have to Be.

Here are four tips to help you remain committed to sustainable practices and build a successful business.

By Saloni Doshi

Building a Business

Here’s the Process to Create One of the Best Cups of Coffee I’ve Ever Had

Ever think about where coffee beans come from? And how the different levels of roasting affect the taste of coffee? The entrepreneur behind Devocion has.

By Stephen J. Bronner

Thought Leaders

This Successful Entrepreneur Shares Why a Major Crisis Can Be Your Greatest Investment

Sweetgreen co-founder and CEO Jonathan Neman explains the inherent value of mistakes.

By Nina Zipkin

Business Ideas

Innovators Tackling Humanity’s Biggest Problems Seek Solutions by Studying Nature

"Biomimicry" is the study of living systems for clues to create human designs that are better for both people and planet.

By Megan Schuknecht

Building a Business

How This Entrepreneur Behind a Multimillion-Dollar Company Is Disrupting the Seafood Industry

Duncan Berry is the co-founder of Fishpeople, a sustainable seafood company that sells products in more than 6,000 stores.

By Stephen J. Bronner

Building a Business

5 Ways to Fatten Your Bottom Line by Drastically Cutting Energy Costs

Save energy and you'll save money, too. Here's how.

By Daniel Neiditch

Sustainability

Tiny Business Is Serious Business

There are 'small' businesses. Then there are 'tiny' ones, concerned about the personal and social impact they make.

By Sharon Rowe

Sustainability

What Condoms Can Teach Us About Sustainability

Lessons in running an eco-smart business can sometimes come from unexpected places.

By Daniel Neiditch

Sustainability

3 Ways to Make a Commitment to Sustainability Your Customers Want to See

Sustainability is no longer a distant cousin of business. Consumers want it from their favorite brands. So, get started.

By Lee Rhodes

Sustainability

What Big Companies Can Teach Small Business Owners About Sustainability

Companies that have embraced ambitious sustainability goals have invariably found it improves efficiency, employee morale and public perception.

By Serenity Gibbons

Thought Leaders

9 Startups Changing the Fabric of Fashion

Consumers increasingly demand products that cruelty-free and sustainable, but with no compromise in quality.

By Anne Brainard

Tech

How VR Helps This Company Save Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars While Sticking to Its Mission

Virtual reality helps retailer TreeHouse prevent errors, cut costs, eliminate waste, adapt faster, minimize travel and gain customer insights.

By Lydia Belanger