Environmental initiatives

The Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy incentives

The Inflation Reduction Act is widely seen as one of the most significant legislative measures in the country’s history when it comes to addressing the climate crises and providing Americans with assistance transitioning to clean energy. https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/eco-friendly-home-improvements/

Make a home eco-friendly with energy tax credits

The promise of green energy home improvements is long-term energy savings in exchange for one up-front cost. These eco-home renovations are designed to lower your carbon footprint and save you money, benefitting both your bank account and the environment. What’s not to like? https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/eco-friendly-home-improvements/

Mobility

Ethical Foods Fund to Support Early-Stage, Values-Based Canadian Companies Driving Future of Sustainable Food

The fund will support sustainable food production via early-stage, values-based food innovators - from the ethical treatment of employees on farms and in factories, to the end of the food production cycle with compostable packaging. https://sustainablebrands.com/read/finance-investment/ethical-foods-fund-to-support-early-stage-values-based-canadian-companies-driving-future-of-sustainable-food

Mobility

‘Fast tech’ is unsustainable: The circular economy is the smart answer for growth

Designing durable, reusable, and recyclable products helps tech companies challenge the reign of ”fast tech”. https://www.fastcompany.com/90772025/fast-tech-is-unsustainable-the-circular-economy-is-the-smart-answer-for-growth

Young voters can save the planet

Fueled by this timely breakthrough, young people will once again defy expectations and show they’re up to the task. https://triblive.com/opinion/cristina-tzintzun-ramirez-young-voters-can-save-the-planet/

Companies

More zero-waste grocery stores opening up around South Florida

With inflation at a 40-year high, finance experts say zero-waste grocery stores are helping people save money, while also helping the environment too. https://www.wptv.com/money/consumer/more-zero-waste-grocery-stores-opening-up-around-south-florida

Environmental initiatives

Get Smart About Sustainability

For many parents, their interest in sustainability and earth-friendly living is driven by a desire to create a better world for their children. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/get-smart-about-sustainability-301613839.html

Companies

Shop Sustainable Shoes at Ponto

Step into all-day comfort with Ponto Footwear, a sustainable footwear brand focused on style and comfort. https://theinventory.com/shop-sustainable-shoes-at-ponto-1849474904

Lifestyle

Cooked: Do I have to go vegan to be a sustainable eater?

Many people seem to think vegans are not only sad, hungry and malnourished, but also smug and self-righteous. “How do you know if someone’s a vegan?” joked one presenter at a food trade show. “Don’t worry, they’ll tell you.” https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/08/30/cooked-newsletter-sustainable-veganism

People

‘Change from within’: Climate independent MP defends fossil fuel shares

Climate 200-backed independent Kylea Tink says she purchased “small shareholdings” in two fossil fuel companies to better understand their operations and potentially drive change from within. https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/climate-independent-mp-says-she-bought-fossil-fuel-shares-to-drive-change-from-within-20220829-p5bdji.html

Fossil fuels causing cost-of-living crisis

According to a leading Earth systems scientist, who has warned that global heating risks causing runaway climate change, The cost-of-living crisis pushing millions of people towards poverty in Europe is driven by fossil fuels. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/fossil-fuels-causing-cost-of-living-crisis-climate-expert/articleshow/93877631.cms

People

Kyle Lybarger Wants to Save the Planet

Kyle Lybarger is a professional forester and conservation consultant. And he desperately wants you to kill your lawn. https://www.insidehook.com/article/culture-miami/kyle-lybarger-wants-save-planet-and-kill-your-lawn

Companies

Torie & Howard partners with 1% For the Planet

Organic candy brand Torie & Howard has partnered with 1% For the Planet in support of the future of organic farming. https://www.candyindustry.com/articles/90626-torie-and-howard-partners-with-1-for-the-planet

Consumption, infrastructure get green tinge

Given a choice between buying a laptop complete with attractive packaging and purchasing one that comes in simple packaging made of recycled materials, most consumers might wonder a bit. https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202208/29/WS630bfcb4a310fd2b29e74a4f.html

Environmental initiatives

A plan to grow plants on Mars and turn it into a green planet.

A study published in the journal PLOS ONE concluded that plants can be grown on Mars and one day it will become a green planet and elevate the character of the Red Planet. https://asumetech.com/a-plan-to-grow-plants-on-mars-and-turn-it-into-a-green-planet/

Mobility

Is population the cause of “planet disaster”?

Facts are sacred and we must accept them as they loom large over us as Damocles’ sword. The risk of being called an ‘alarmist’ is worth taking in the war to save our only abode in the universe, the Earth. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/is-population-the-cause-of-planet-disaster/

Companies

Nigeria partners with Israel, Japan on manufacturing of electric automobiles

Abuja, Aug. 25, 2022 The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israeli and Japanese companies to commence assembling and manufacturing of environmentally friendly, green, electric and smart automobiles by 2023. https://naija247news.com/2022/08/28/nigeria-partners-with-israel-japan-on-manufacturing-of-electric-automobiles/

Companies

Kingpins picks its most sustainable standouts

The Kingpins trade show has named the winners of its Kingpins’ Most Sustainable Products (MSPs), a Top 10 list of the best sustainable offerings on view at the fair’s Amsterdam and New York editions, which were most recently held in April and July 2022, respectively. https://sourcingjournal.com/denim/denim-sustainability/kingpins-top-ten-most-sustainable-products-list-calik-candiani-naveena-367565/

Companies

NYK to study converting organic waste on vessels into fuel

NYK invested in Sustainable Energy Co. Ltd. (Sustainable Energy), which operates an energy-supply business using unused resources such as flammable waste generated in cities on August 25, 2022. https://www.nyk.com/english/news/2022/20220826_01.html

Environmental initiatives

Sanitary pads take 250-800 years to decompose, which is pushing young Indians to opt for greener alternatives

Non-organic period care products rack up a huge bill, both to the pocket and the environment. GenZ and millennials are turning to menstrual cups, period discs, reusable pads and period panties to save plastic pollution caused by sanitary napkins. https://www.businessinsider.in/sustainability/news/sanitary-pads-take-250-800-years-to-decompose-which-is-pushing-young-indians-to-opt-for-greener-alternatives/articleshow/93758591.cms

Companies

Apple propels environmental business solutions forward with second Impact Accelerator class

These trailblazing leaders from across the US are helping speed the transition to a green economy https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/08/apple-propels-environmental-business-solutions-forward-with-second-impact-accelerator-class/

Companies

Amazon adopts green hydrogen to help decarbonize its operations

This green hydrogen deal will provide enough annual power for 30,000 forklifts or 800 heavy-duty trucks as it continues on the path to be net-zero carbon by 2040. https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/sustainability/amazon-adopts-green-hydrogen-to-help-decarbonize-its-operations

Companies

Sustainable pet treat brand launches at SuperZoo

On Aug. 23, 2022 new sustainable pet treat brand Butter Bones launched at SuperZoo 2022 in Las Vegas. The brand’s pet nutrition products consist of clean, healthy, human-grade, plant-based treats boasting functional benefits. https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/16111-sustainable-pet-treat-brand-launches-at-superzoo

Environmental initiatives

California will ban sales of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035

President Joe Biden has set a goal of making half of the nation's new sales zero-emission by 2030. https://www.npr.org/2022/08/25/1119456396/california-is-set-to-ban-sales-of-new-gasoline-powered-cars-by-2035#:~:text=%22California%20now%20has%20a%2

Environmental initiatives

Supporting a resilient and sustainable food supply chain

As Tetra Pak announces the success of its sustainability initiatives in 2022, we explore how other businesses in the food supply chain can follow suit https://sustainabilitymag.com/supply-chain-sustainability/supporting-a-resilient-and-sustainable-food-supply-chain

Companies

Bizzy Coffee Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report

Bizzy ready-to-drink, organic certified cold brew is available in the refrigerated section in grocery stores nationally. https://www.bevnet.com/news/2022/bizzy-coffee-releases-inaugural-sustainability-report/

Companies

Clariant placed a green bond in the amount of CHF 175 million

Proceeds to be used for Eligible Assets driving sustainable innovation as part of Clariant’s purpose-led strategy Further implementation of 2030 roadmap to achieve science-based targets. https://www.clariant.com/en/Corporate/News/2022/08/Clariant-placed-a-green-bond-in-the-amount-of-CHF-175-million

Environmental initiatives

Helping Companies Comply With 7,000 Regulations In The Cheapest And Most Sustainable Way

Manufacturers and brands face a myriad of regulations about how to handle and dispose of millions of potentially hazardous consumer products, from bathroom cleansers to nail polish—about 7,000 in all. https://www.forbes.com/sites/annefield/2022/08/26/helping-companies-comply-with-7000-regulations-in-the-cheapest-and-most-sustainable-way/?sh=48eaaeaf6fa8

Environmental initiatives

We can’t protect our climate without ocean action

Steve Trent, CEO and Co-Founder of the Environmental Justice Foundation, argues that we can’t protect our climate without ocean action https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/we-cant-protect-our-climate-without-ocean-action/142327/

Environmental initiatives

Sleep More, Save the Planet?

Who has the right to sleep? In the ongoing climate crisis, it’s just another area where the scales are tipped toward injustice. https://atmos.earth/sleep-rest-climate-change-disruption/

Living

Sunny Is a 40-Foot Skoolie With Off-Grid Capabilities, Fit for a Family of Four

Schoolies, or school bus conversion, have become extremely popular in the last few years. And it’s no wonder why. Compared to a large RV, they’re less expensive. Plus, they’re highly customizable, allowing people to design their living space according to their needs. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/sunny-is-a-40-foot-skoolie-with-off-grid-capabilities-fit-for-a-family-of-four-196723.html

Companies

P&G Faces Reckoning Over Charmin, Bounty Supply Chain

Procter & Gamble Co will take steps aimed at reducing potential harm to forests from its purchases of wood pulp for toilet paper and other consumer goods, after being pressured by environmentalists and investors for more sweeping changes. https://www.checkout.ie/a-brands/pg-faces-reckoning-over-charmin-bounty-supply-chain-195506

Companies

Geberit Promotes Southeast Asia's Sustainability Efforts with Pioneering Eco-Design

Geberit, a market leader in bathroom systems and sanitary technology, is spearheading the charge for pure, sustainable products with its eco-design. https://www.yahoo.com/now/geberit-promotes-southeast-asias-sustainability-030000452.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABLX9V1AD2OCBYXb551LG1A_aLWTAXuBabfeR2nII4o5Xs5_RbmHmFpvVykiwt7-7kf08hAmx_q6z_dZaR-rkbFRaltSjTcckQjgVZPia-TQeuQJgBQ_LhEPUkV0gWr1YCGXBpvT_QfHYOVMhrxHBoMLbPXT6DXJtMssm9iYEu9Z

Companies

Clean and Green Products for Texans and Texas

The largest act of love is listening—which makes the new line, Field & Future by H-E-B, an excellent example of H-E-B’s commitment to bringing the best products to Texans, With Love. When Texans ask, H-E-B listens. https://www.texasmonthly.com/promotion/clean-and-green-products-for-texans-and-texas/

Companies

Shell’s new plan to bolster sustainable aviation fuel

Sustainable aviation fuel is one potential path airline’s can travel to mitigate aviation’s impact on the climate crisis. Shell is hoping to lead the charge for cleaner business travel. https://www.greenbiz.com/article/shells-new-plan-bolster-sustainable-aviation-fuel

People

Gen Z’s demand for ethical, sustainable fashion brands is catching investors’ attention

Sustainability is not a passing trend. It is the only way to ensure a future with a healthy environment and adequate resources. Consumers have shown that they value sustainable fashion. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/gen-zs-demand-for-ethical-sustainable-fashion-brands-is-catching-investors-attention/

Companies

Arab Jewelry Brands Going Green

Climate change and water scarcity are sadly a common occurrence of our everyday lives. It is known that more and more companies are turning eco-friendly to cut down on waste with the jewelry business being no exception. https://scoopempire.com/arab-jewelry-brands-going-green/

Companies

Coca-Cola Bottler Launches Partnerships to Optimize Its Supply Chain — on a Financial and a Molecular Level

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler and one of the world's leading consumer goods companies, has embarked on two potentially game-changing, collaborative initiatives to fast-track sustainability innovation throughout its supply chain.

Mobility

Global warming sparked the rise of the reptiles: New Study

Scientists so far believed that the reptile population explosion was due to the extinction of their competitors. However, this new study led by Harvard University indicates that extreme climate change, rather than mass extinction, was behind the boom millions of years ago. https://www.cnbctv18.com/environment/global-warming-sparked-off-rise-of-the-reptiles-new-study-14559722.htm

Companies

Acucote answers call for sustainable label products

The supplier is actively developing raw material alternatives to build more sustainable product lines in accordance with its goals. https://www.labelandnarrowweb.com/contents/view_online-exclusives/2022-08-22/acucote-answers-call-for-sustainable-label-products/

The Dark side

Veganism Might Not Be the Most Sustainable Diet

Some scientists are upending the traditional wisdom that no meat is best for the planet. https://www.theatlantic.com/

Companies

Alphabet’s world-leading commitment to ESG & sustainability

Holding company Alphabet is contributing US$5.7bn to help build a more sustainable world, for our communities and our planet, through the use of technology https://sustainabilitymag.com/esg/alphabets-world-leading-commitment-to-esg-sustainability

Living

Switching Out The Beef For Rabbit: Can Rodents Provide A Sustainable Meat Alternative?

Rodents and other small mammals may serve as more sustainable alternatives to industrially produced meat. But barriers including farming challenges, health and safety regulations, and cultural aversions may present challenges to scaling up consumption. https://foodtank.com/news/2022/08/switching-out-the-beef-for-rabbit-can-rodents-provide-a-sustainable-meat-alternative/

Energy sources

Solar eclipses coal as primary fuel source in Australian grid

Australia has been provided with a glimpse of its renewable energy future with solar displacing coal as the number-one fuel source in the national electricity market for extended periods in recent days. https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2022/08/22/solar-eclipses-coal-as-primary-fuel-source-in-australian-grid/

Environmental initiatives

Australian bank to stop loans for petrol, diesel vehicles by 2025

From 2025, Bank Australia will only offer loans for used fossil fuel-powered vehicles and will stop offering them for new vehicles. https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/australian-bank-to-stop-loans-for-petrol-diesel-vehicles-by-2025

Environmental initiatives

Converting plastic waste into valuable chemicals

Plastic pollution is one of the main hazards our planet is currently facing, endangering a variety of ecosystems and contributing to climate change. Despite increased efforts, very little plastic is currently recycled, due to a range of economic and practical reasons.

Environmental initiatives

WWF calls on states to join newly-formed plastic coalition and end plastic pollution by 2040

20 states have joined forces to form high ambition coalition to end plastic pollution by 2040. Coalition will advocate for legally binding global rules and regulations, rather than patchwork of national standards, when finalising global plastic treaty. World needs more states to join the coalition to ensure swift end to plastic pollution. https://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/press_releases/?6251466/WWF-calls-on-states-to-join-newly-formed-plastic-coalition-and-end-plastic-pollution-by-2040

Living

Extending the Life of Connected Devices: Driving Sustainability and Promoting Digital Equity

As new features roll out on cutting-edge connected devices, and manufacturers continue to push the envelope further on both features and price, we strongly believe that the market for refurbished devices will only continue to grow. https://www.triplepundit.com/story/2022/extending-life-devices-sustainability/752616

Environmental initiatives

We Are Facing Consequences Of Ignoring Our Traditional Values

We can achieve our goals of a sustainable lifestyle if and only if we redefine success and start celebrating small again. Parents, teachers, leaders, community leaders and spiritual leaders must start talking about the various ways to lead a small life by reducing our consumption, thus reducing our load on resources, waste and emissions. https://odishabytes.com/

Lifestyle

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and McDonald’s ‘responsible for 39% of UK’s branded packaging pollution’

An analysis of packaging litter collected by volunteers across the UK this year has found that, once again, the most commonly-littered brands are Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and McDonald’s. These brands are under pressure to improve their refill and recycling efforts.