Chile's reusable container pioneer Algramo is testing refill kiosks in New York

Consumers will be able to buy cleansers and hand sanitizers from Colgate-Palmolive, Clorox and EcoLogic Solutions using special bottles at touchless vending kiosks in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Read More

The pandemic has revealed cracks in the foundation of conservation funding

With COVID-19 upending conventional sources of conservation funding, conservationists are rethinking how to fund their work. Read More

Engaging Middle America in recycling solutions

Despite setbacks during the pandemic, many Americans think it’s the least they can do for the environment. Now more than ever, companies need to communicate what’s possible. Read More

With a rush to mine the ocean floor, we need policy to prevent permanent damage

In areas of the ocean beyond national jurisdiction, countries cooperate through the Law of the Sea Convention, ratified by 167 countries and the European Union. The U.S. should join them and help to lead on this issue. Read More

This Israeli startup mimics mangroves, coral and oysters to create protective seawalls

The 2020 Ray of Hope winner, ECOncrete, helps concrete structures become stronger, have a longer service life and better cope with extreme weather events and rising seas. Read More

New sparks for the electric vehicle industry

From EV design to manufacturing and battery optimization and production, we must address needed changes head-on for a radical, new approach. Read More

The pandemic made plexiglass an everyday item — can Lucite make it circular?

These days, it's hard to leave the house without seeing a plexiglass shield, but what will happen to that plastic when the pandemic is over? Read More

Firms take EV charging underground to combat 'curbside clutter'

As electric vehicle demand surges, two new projects show innovation in EV charging infrastructure is also beginning to take off. Read More

Unilever touts supply chain mapping pilot to tackle deforestation

The project involves combining satellite imagery with geolocation data to build a more complete picture of the firm's supply chain. Read More

The rise (and rise) of sustainability-linked finance

When the cost of money is tied to a company’s sustainability performance: Game on. Read More