7 meat-free startups changing the future of food

A look into the companies taking a bite out of the meat industry— and the big investors behind them. Read More

Consumers want to know: What does sustainability really mean?

Vague communications strategies simply don't cut it when it comes to sustainable business. Read More

How sustainable diets will future-proof the foodservice sector

New WWF-backed report argues there is a compelling case for food service sector to drive adoption of sustainable diets. Read More

Mapping the future of meat — and what it means for sustainability

As more people eat more meat, quantity is not the only concern; the nature of the beast makes a difference, too. Read More

Recipe for change: Recycling coal plant residue to make bricks

The brick-making industry in India is being transformed — and local environments cleaned up — by an innovation to make bricks from the fly-ash residue of coal plants. Read More

When convenience is the enemy of energy conservation

Automatic bill pay lets customers tune out, ignoring the money and energy they waste. How can we make life smoother and yet sustainable? Read More

Are residential demand charges the next big thing in electric rates?

As choices and customizations abound, electricity use varies from home to home. Can demand charges protect the grid from high peak loads? Read More

Public education's climate change learning curve

An unpredictable patchwork of science education laws in the United States will likely lead to big disparities in how young people will approach climate issues as they get older. Read More

Fix more, buy less: can Patagonia help rebrand repairs?

A groundswell of product repair efforts — including Patagonia's new "Worn Wear" tour — are banking on macro-trends such as the maker movement to help sell the value of extended product lifespans. Read More

5 megatrends that will unleash value in the circular economy

On every level, from consumer demographics to supply chain to societal shifts and more, the business case is strong. Read More