Biodiversity and business: 4 things you need to know for 2020

Companies need biodiversity. Most are just recognizing that. Read More

Plastic to-go containers are bad, but the alternatives might not be much better

Single-use plastic bans are showing up across the nation. But compostable plates and forks may not solve the plastic crisis. Read More

The Guardian bans fossil fuel advertising

The media group will no longer accept advertising from oil and gas companies, despite acknowledging decision will have implications for its revenues. Read More

Dollar General, Sephora, Lowe's among 7 most improved retailers addressing toxic chemicals

Sales of products marketed as sustainable are growing 5.6 times faster than conventionally marketed products. Read More

Introducing … VERGE Food

The latest addition to our annual VERGE conference promises to serve up a full plate of issues and solutions. Read More

Trend: Last-mile transportation inches closer to home

Last-mile freight is a major contributor to local air pollution, often in disadvantaged communities. But there’s some good news amidst all this urban doom and gloom. Read More

Adidas is latest fashion company hoping to weave recycled plastic into garments

The growing demand for recycled polyester, coupled with a limited supply, signals scarcity and competition ahead. Read More

How leading companies use LinkedIn to promote sustainability messages

Telling your story should be easy with so many social media platforms available. Success lies in selecting the best channel and using tactics specific to sustainability messaging. Read More

Plastic choices and their carbon impacts: Setting a strategy and sticking to it

It’s not enough to recognize the risk of trade-offs and unintended consequences. Read More

How companies can align their materials strategy to the SDGs

The textile industry has a powerful opportunity to shift the needle in both producer and consumer contexts. Read More