We lost a soccer field of primary rainforest every 6 seconds in 2019
Brazil single-handedly accounted for over a third of all loss of humid tropical primary forests worldwide, with more primary forest lost than any other tropical country in 2019. Read More
To make offices safe during COVID-19, buildings need a breath of fresh air
Corporate sustainability experts are hoping that as office managers reevaluate their current setups, it also will be an opportunity to create more sustainable ventilation systems. Read More
Interest in green chemistry is bubbling up, but progress slow to come
Organization and consumer demand for products that don’t harm people or pollute the environment are moving forward-thinking brands toward safer ingredients. Read More
Inside Cargill’s experiment to pay farmers for carbon sequestration
A pilot in Iowa offers a glimpse into the future of carbon credit marketplaces. Read More
A 20/20 view of sustainable packaging
Sponsored: A look at the wins, gaps and trends in sustainable packaging. Was there enough progress to overcome challenges from the pandemic? Read More
How we can fight the pandemic by embracing circularity
In a situation where supply is limited, a circular model gets far more use out of the same supply. Read More
Here's how to design communities that give back as much energy as they take
It can mean designing energy equipment that serves multiple buildings, and ensuring that communities are walkable. Read More
Can defining 'upcycled food' pave the way for industry food-waste reduction?
Created in 2019, the Upcycled Food Association is aiming to boost the profile foods products made from landfill-bound ingredients. Read More
Looking Up: Vertical farms fill produce supply chain lag during pandemic
Vertical farms, with their hyperlocality and ability to quickly grow new crops, can step in to fill retail shelves when traditional farms falter. Read More
The time for electric trucks and buses is now
Diesel-powered trucks and buses are responsible for a disproportionate amount of transportation-related carbon emissions and are a source of air pollution, much of it in disadvantaged communities, who live closer to industrial areas or freeways. Read More
