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SPINNOVA® Fibre Manufacturer Woodspin Awarded FSC® Chain of Custody Certification
Woodspin, the exclusive producer and distributor of wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre, has obtained Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Chain of Custody certification.
|May 14th, 2024|3:05 PM
USDA To Require Electronic Ear Tags For Most Cattle, Bison During Transport
The USDA said the traceability system should help stop diseases from spreading.
|May 9th, 2024|3:46 PM
Decathlon's Near-Term and Net-Zero Targets Validated by the SBTi
Decathlon is proud to announce that our ambitious Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction targets have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
|May 9th, 2024|3:38 PM
A Circular and Toxic-Free Model for the Textile Industry Is Threadbare but Salvageable, New Zero Waste Europe Report Claims
Zero Waste Europe's recent publication argues that the textile industry needs to overhaul its practices immediately to avoid further decline into an unsustainable and detrimental business model.
|May 9th, 2024|2:20 PM
Colgate-Palmolive Doubts Recyclability, Reusability, or Compostability for Flexibles by 2025
Colgate-Palmolive cautions that it could miss its target to achieve recyclability, reusability, and compostability across its packaging range by 2025, citing “industry-wide challenges” related to flexible packaging.
|May 9th, 2024|2:08 PM
Introducing C2C Certified® Version 4.1
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is proud to announce the release of Version 4.1 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard.
|May 3rd, 2024|10:56 AM
Gap Inc. Releases 2023 ESG Report, Sharing Progress on Sustainability and Inclusion
Gap Inc. has unveiled its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, commemorating the company's twentieth year of sustainability reporting and nearly thirty years of sustainability initiatives.
|May 2nd, 2024|11:25 AM
Better Cotton, in Collaboration With African Export-Import Bank, Joins WTO and FIFA Efforts To Scale More Sustainable Cotton Production in Africa
Better Cotton will conduct sustainability mapping and assessments in Mali and Côte d’Ivoire to support smallholder cotton farmers, complementing a partnership between WTO and FIFA aimed at enhancing raw material production in West and Central Africa.
|May 2nd, 2024|5:43 AM
Carbon Reforestation Restores Family-owned Forestland
The Climate Trust funds and completes the reforestation of 1,222 acres destroyed by Hurricane Michael in Florida's panhandle, showcasing the use of carbon-based finance for restoring family-owned forests.
|April 30th, 2024|11:03 AM
American Packaging Corporation Announces Another "Design for Recycle" Package
American Packaging Corporation (APC) unveils a new RE™ Design for Recycle flexible packaging technology tailored for pet food, spanning from small pouches to large bags.
|April 30th, 2024|10:48 AM
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The Greenwashing Scandal: A Wake-Up Call for Transparency in Sustainability Claims
Clorox's $8.25 million fine for false sustainability claims highlights the need for transparency in environmental marketing. Companies must ensure accurate, verifiable claims to avoid legal risks.
|April 14th, 2025|1:16 PM
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Sustainability in Crafting Conscious Home Décor for Eco-Friendly Living
Discover how sustainability is driving the future of home décor, from eco-friendly materials to circular design practices. Learn how this shift is shaping consumer choices and industry innovation.
|April 11th, 2025|4:31 PM
Food & Agriculture
Inside Mondelēz International's Strategic Shift: AI, M&A, and the Future of Sustainable Snacking
How Mondelēz is leveraging AI, investments, and M&A to drive growth while navigating commodity volatility and ESG risks in the snacking sector.
|April 11th, 2025|2:57 PM