E-commerce retailers should put more value on green delivery options

Recent research found that 70 percent of consumers surveyed were willing to delay home deliveries by about five days, if given an environmental incentive to do so at the time of purchase. Read More

Adidas and H&M join project to scale circular fashion and recycled fibers

The EU-funded New Cotton Project aims to collect, sort and regenerate old clothing into new items for sale on the high street. Read More

New benchmark shows that biodiversity is in fashion

Textile companies are increasingly incorporating biodiversity into their sustainability strategies. Now, they have an industry benchmark to help them get it right Read More

How the West Coast fires and the volatile chemicals tainting America’s drinking water are connected

Manufactured substances known as volatile organic compounds contaminate drinking water around the U.S. — and recent wildfires are making the situation worse. Read More

Can big data, AI and chemical footprinting help the renewable energy sector avoid a toxic waste legacy?

Advanced information technologies can help renewable energy manufacturers embed human health and environmental criteria into the front end of the design phase of materials and products. Read More

5 ways the WTO can make investment easier and boost sustainable development

The World Trade Organization is negotiating a new international investing framework — these factors would boost investment flows and their impact. Read More

How BlackRock's Michelle Edkins engages with companies on deforestation

The asset management giant is prioritizing companies with the highest risks in the palm oil sector, as well as livestock and food staple companies. Read More

Why Google, BASF and Sephora are coming together on safer chemistry

What happens when some of the world's most influential companies get onboard with a new effort to advance safer chemistry in consumer products? Read More

Former Walmart exec brings ride-share technology to fresh produce transport

The trucking industry is stuck in the dark ages. This app is hauling it into modern times and bringing sustainability along for the ride. Read More

Out of hemp's many promising uses, one of the best could be in construction

“Hempcrete,” made from the woody core of hemp, is showing promise as an environmentally friendly building material. Read More