Meg Wilcox
GreenBiz.com
Meg Wilcox is a freelance writer based in Boston covering the environment, science, food and sustainability. Her articles have appeared in the Boston Globe, Scientific American, Smithsonian Magazine, Salon, Environmental Health News, Ensia Magazine, Eater and other publications.
In the wake of devastating fires, California architects and developers turn to natural materials
Adobe, rammed earth and hempcrete are more fire-resistant and less damaging to the climate than conventional materials. Read More
Buildings are full of plastic. Some companies are working to change that
Demand for plastic building materials is projected to almost double by 2050, surpassing plastic demand for packaging. Read More
4 ways companies can limit deforestation now
Companies cannot afford to wait to protect indigenous rights and preserve the world's forests. Read More
Plastics recycling is coming: How companies should prepare
Multiple states have enacted new regulations making producers liable for recycling. Read More
6 ways to tackle the damage plastics are doing
Emissions from plastic are on the verge of exceeding those from cars — yet companies often don’t include plastic in their net-zero strategies. At Circularity 24, a panel of experts gave advice on how to reduce corporate dependency on plastic waste. Read More
5 ways big companies can get more out of climate tech startups
Large companies are collaborating with green startups to advance their sustainability goals; these 5 tips can forge fruitful partnerships. Read More
Plastics production on the Gulf Coast is exploding. Here’s how to respond
Even as the world suffers a plastics glut, petrochemical companies are prolonging the 'plasticene era.' Read More
More than half of companies risk ‘net zero greenwash’, report says
InfluenceMap calls out a gap between corporations’ climate pledges and lobbying. Read More
Case study: How Prologis is turning the sustainability regulatory squeeze into opportunity
Prologis, a logistics real estate company, is integrating ESG into its business strategy and decision-making by prioritizing team collaboration and investment in data systems. Read More
How global pharma GSK is rewriting supplier rules to protect biodiversity
To address its impact on nature and biodiversity, U.K.-based GSK developed sustainable sourcing standards for ingredients such as lactose, gelatin, palm oil, paper and sugar. Read More
