GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Supporting Business in the Race to Create the World’s Most Sustainable Package. We’ve watched as retailers have made public commitments to remove products packaged in non-recyclable materials from their shelves and have seen governments implement policies to support the circular economy. Topics include: . taylor flores.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The consignment retailer and secondhand shop recently kicked off RAAS, or Resale-As-A-Service, a project to attract traditional department stores to get on board with more sustainable fashion.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2020

Department store Selfridges has launched a new sustainability initiative, Project Earth, with a declared commitment to “change the way we shop by 2025.” Models – Pioneer new retail models and experiences, making Selfridges synonymous with circularity, including repair, resell, refill and rental.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 5, 2020

Digital technology, green finance in vogue among fashion’s sustainability trendsetters. Companies are discovering sustainability is not just a fad, but a new standard that is here to stay. . Thus even if the manufacturer had a sustainability policy, it would be difficult to enforce. Phylicia Wu. Wed, 08/05/2020 - 01:00.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 4, 2020

How Ocean Spray cranberries became America’s '100 percent sustainable' crop. Because the plant is actually meant to grow in the natural environment, many growing and harvesting practices already help the surrounding land and could be considered sustainable, under normal conditions. Jesse Klein. Thu, 06/04/2020 - 01:45.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 23, 2023

Innovative trial will use household food and green waste Replacing the estimated 1.7 million cubic meters* of peat used in horticulture with sustainable alternatives is a huge challenge, but one which has been boosted by £320,000 of grant funding secured from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Manufacturers, retailers and recyclers urged to join the collaboration. In collaboration with manufacturers, retailers and recyclers, the Fund intends to improve flexible plastic recycling and reduce plastic pollution by giving the material a stable value. Several other major retailers are set to follow suit. Mars UK, Mondel?z

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Business Green

MAY 9, 2022

Supermarket and conservation group also warn UK regulation is hindering sustainable innovation in the food sector. Tesco is to pair its suppliers with start-ups and innovators geared at reducing the environmental impact of its food supply chain, under a new funding accelerator programme launched in collaboration with WWF today.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

And, as more innovative packaging materials gain popularity in food manufacturing, it’s vital that we evaluate these relatively new materials’ safety rigorously. Rigorous packaging testing helps ensure that new types of sustainable packaging materials are safe. What Is Compatibility Testing in Food Packaging?

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

BarFly Media’s digital AdTech platform presents a state-of-the-art 3D point-of-sale technology platform to be used by both brands and retailers. And BarFly Media achieves all of this while still maintaining excellent sustainability credentials. And here, you’ll learn how BarFly media has done just that.

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Business Green

JULY 20, 2022

E-commerce giant is awarding US green retailers $20,000 grants to promote the adoption of sustainable practices. E-commerce giant Amazon has this week launched a new grant programme for ecologically-minded small businesses and retailers in the US.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 22, 2021

Leading sustainability for a meal kit company, I am acutely aware of our weak points and an advocate for the benefits. Let me be the first say that as an industry, there is ongoing work to do to make meal kits the most sustainable food option. As head of sustainability at HelloFresh US, it is my charge to advance this standard.

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Business Green

MARCH 1, 2022

Climate-aware and eco-friendly clothing, homeware, and personal care products form part of major new product line from the tech and retail giant. The new line of products - initially launching today for customers in the US, Canada, and Europe - is being given its own brand store on the online retail giant's website, the company said.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Optimal Monitoring, a firm describing itself as “a thought-leader in energy management software”, has been nominated as one of three short listed finalists for the Wright Commission Award – an annual competition run by the Retail Energy Forum (REF) – with its EMMA AI (Artificial Intelligence) solution.

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Business Green

MAY 2, 2022

Better Cotton's new traceability panel includes British retailer Marks & Spencer and is backed by £1m of funding. Marks & Spencer, online fashion platform Zalando, and fashion giant Bestseller have teamed up as part of a £1m initiative to enhance innovation and traceability across the global cotton supply chain.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

AUGUST 12, 2019

Designed with a mix of boutique retail and office spaces, the skyscraper champions the firm’s ideas of “sustainable urbanism.”

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Business Green

MARCH 8, 2022

Urban-Air Port today announced that it is partnering with multiple retailers and food and drinks companies as part of its plans to deliver a "world-class" customer experience at its Air-One hub in Coventry, due to open this April. The partners - including Anatomie, Bottega S.p.A, The partners - including Anatomie, Bottega S.p.A,

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Renewable Energy World

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The competitive retail wing of American Electric Power has signed a clean energy supply deal with apparel firm Abercrombie & Fitch Co. An integrated renewable energy solution will help them achieve their sustainability goals with energy from regional assets. s senior director of Sustainability.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In March, Samsonite announced "Our Responsible Journey," a new global sustainability strategy that outlines its commitments across four priority areas: Product Innovation; Carbon Action; Thriving Supply Chain; and Our People, including engagement, development, diversity and inclusion. Materiality assessments matter.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 9, 2020

SEC rule change stifles key risk signal, disenfranchises retail investors. Outakes from the reporting behind Joel Makower's two-part series about the mica supply chain and retailer Beautycounter's work to address the sector's big child labor problem. Innovation in textiles. Demand for voluntary carbon offsets holds strong.

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Business Green

AUGUST 8, 2022

US DIY retail giant publishes annual ESG Report, detailing how it has cut electricity usage by 50 per cent across its portfolio since 2010. We believe that by working with our suppliers to bring innovative and sustainable products to market, we help our customers create more sustainable homes and workplaces," Jarvis said.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2022

Sustainability in the Sport Industry. If you’re in the sports business, then it’s time to become more eco-friendly and implement a robust strategy for sports industry sustainability. Their main goal is to find innovative solutions to enhance the environmental and sustainability performance of sports.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

British Retail Consortium reveals over 60 chains have now signed up to roadmap that aims to deliver net zero emissions across the sector by 2040. The group features high street brands, supermarkets, and online retailers, including leading brands such as Boots, IKEA, Asos, M&S, Ocado, Sainsbury's, Ted Baker, and many others.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 4, 2022

Build a resilient fashion brand company using sustainable fashion. Sustainable fashion has come to save the fashion industry. Hence, to be future leaders, fashion brands must consider the impacts business has on the environment, to set the standard for the new wave of sustainable fashion. Sustainable fashion definition.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2023

Our members continue to amaze us with their commitment to sustainability and their innovative green and social responsibility initiatives. Picnic Time sees sustainability as a continuum, and so endeavors to improve. Picnic Time sees sustainability as a continuum, and so endeavors to improve.

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Sustainability Consulting

AUGUST 17, 2022

The paper examines how countries around the world are implementing efforts to improve the situation for our planet, with a focus on India-headquartered Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

With an uptick in consumer pressure and awareness, packaging companies, brands and retailers are making bold commitments to rethink their packaging material in pursuit of more circular outcomes. Benjamin Soltoff, Environmental Innovation Manager, Yale Center for Business and the Environment. Holly Secon. Mon, 09/14/2020 - 14:31.

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Business Green

APRIL 14, 2021

Simply put, clear and sustained policy is required to progress and attract private investment and make progress - alongside a clear business model and market arrangements. Consumer data from a recent partnership study Utility 2050 shows the retail market may be more limited and problematic to engage than initially assessed.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

retail giant Whole Foods has decided to stop selling Maine lobsters across its stores. The store said that the decision came following a move by several sustainability organizations to halt endorsement of the U.S. lobster fishing industry.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2022

What Is Sustainable Real Estate? Sustainable real estate includes commercial and residential real estate property that is designed, built and operated in a way that minimizes environmental impact. The Benefits of Sustainable Real Estate. solar photovoltaic, wind, microhydropower and hybrid systems). more than unrated homes.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 6, 2023

The UK government has awarded up to £30 million to “cutting-edge farming projects” that will boost food production, move towards net zero, and create a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector. million available to fund innovative projects helping to deliver a more productive, resilient and sustainable agricultural sector.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 12, 2021

What are sustainable construction materials? Today, there is a growing variety of sustainable construction materials taking the place of traditional materials. Picking the right sustainable construction material for your project depends in large part on your location. Concrete and Cement.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2023

Selecting the right sustainability certification for your business can be a tedious process requiring thorough research and understanding which program will best suit your needs and budget. OVERVIEW OF SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS. General business sustainability certifications. Green building certifications.

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GreenBiz

JULY 26, 2021

One of Lululemon’s goals is to make 100 percent of its products with sustainable materials and end-of-use solutions, toward a circular ecosystem by 2030. We believe that sustainable innovation will play a key role in the future of retail and apparel, especially in polyester which is a widely used material.". .

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Business Green

JULY 7, 2022

Morrisons has opened a new store in Essex designed with environmental considerations to the fore, estimating the "innovative, low impact" shop will emit 43 per cent less carbon, produce "almost zero waste", and stock hundreds of "loose" products that require no packaging.

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Business Green

APRIL 13, 2021

Online retail had, of course, already been growing before Covid-19 struck at the beginning of 2020, but the pandemic has significantly accelerated the trend. It also finds that jobs right across the retail sector are growing, and that every direct online retail job requires a further 1.2 indirect jobs in fulfilment and delivery.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Owner of Waitrose and John Lewis announces plans to support innovative projects that challenge wasteful 'take, make, dispose' model. They will be assessed by an expert independent grant panel, which will consist of circular economy experts, grant making and innovation authorities, and senior representatives from the John Lewis Partnership. ?"Climate

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