Food & Agriculture
Global carbon data project boosted by alignment with food sector platform
HowGood, a sustainability platform used by leading companies in food and agriculture is the latest to align with rules for sharing product emissions footprints. Read More
Big meat producers must mitigate water risks. Here’s how
Major meat, dairy and aquaculture producers are failing to prepare for water scarcity — but a few are showing what good looks like. Read More
Avalo using AI to future-proof cotton
The agtech startup wants to genetically engineer fibers that brands crave and farmers can profit from. Read More
Fiber giants are advancing forest-friendly materials, report finds
Fiber makers are slowly but surely pushing circular sources forward, according to Canopy's latest report. Read More
Circ’s Luke Henning to lead plush-material startup BioFluff
The well-regarded exec faces the challenge of bringing a financial backbone to plant-based fluff for fashion and toys. Read More
California’s heavy metal disclosure bill puts vitamin brands on notice
In California, the first U.S. bill mandating testing for lead and arsenic in supplements could reshape sourcing and consumer trust. Read More
Why composting is more accessible than it seems (and getting easier)
Nearly 36 percent of the U.S. population has access to composting programs, up from only 27 percent five years ago. Read More
Shein’s rise and polyester’s surge threaten certified cotton, report says
Sustainable cotton is getting stranded as brands gobble up synthetics and fail to prioritize third-party vetted natural fibers. Read More
Nespresso first to pilot regenerative label from Rainforest Alliance
The new certification from a trusted organization will help communicate regenerative agriculture to consumers, according to the Nestlé subsidiary. Read More
Blame leather, cashmere and wool for most methane in fashion, report says
Virgin animal materials create an outsize share of methane, but alternatives for large global supply chains aren't available yet. Read More
