Retail
Starbucks makes circular push with expansion of Greener Stores
The coffee giant is building out its Greener Stores model, starting in Shanghai, and seeking to give other retailers a lift in adopting circular practices. Read More
Refrigerants explained: How supermarket fridges can help the planet stay cool
Food retailers can lead by establishing meaningful hydrofluorocarbon gas phaseout targets that move faster than legislation requires. Read More
6 companies in the $77 billion resale race
The resale market is projected to be worth $77 billion in the next five years and growing 11 times faster than traditional clothing retail. Read More
Amazon broadens 'Climate Pledge Friendly' badge system in the US and Europe
Four more certification bodies added to online retailer's Climate Pledge Friendly scheme covering chemicals, organic items, animal welfare and human health. Read More
5 reasons Home Depot and Lowe’s must weed out toxic weed killers
And rather than replace one hazardous product with another, the companies must increase their offerings of organic and other safer alternatives. Read More
Want data about a product’s sustainability? There’s a browser extension for that
Finch rates products from 0 to 10, with 0 in the red (aka not great) and 10 being green. But is any product really green? Read More
More retailers are saying no to 'forever chemicals'
PFAS are found in everything from food packaging to stain-resistant rugs to raincoats sold at popular retailers. Read More
Outdoor co-op REI nudges suppliers on climate and equity
The retailer, which reached $2.75 billion in revenue last year, expects existing partners to share a climate action plan by the end of 2021. Read More
Lowe’s bans PFAS in select products sold in its stores
Lowe's shouldn't stop there. And more retailers should start banning PFAS in products. Read More
Compelled to action: 5 sustainability trends impacting food retail
Food retailers play a role in addressing (food) waste. Read More
