We know that plastic bags are bad. Countries all over the world are restricting plastic bags, and single-use plastics are being phased out. This is due to a number of factors, not least of which includes the fact that plastic will never fully deteriorate, leaving it to pollute soil, waterways, and oceans. However, when it …
It’s no secret that low- and no-value plastics are environmentally problematic. They are difficult to recycle, and the vast majority of this type of waste ends up in landfills or abandoned to nature. Furthermore, they do not degrade; rather, they break down into smaller and smaller pieces, called microplastics, that end up in soil, waterways, …
Why Plastic Bags Are Being Phased Out (And Your Company Should, Too) Read More »
Businesses play a key role when it comes to sustainability. Many industries are deeply intertwined with the goals of sustainable development, and businesses are often responsible for extracting raw materials and other such actions that have huge environmental impacts. Furthermore, businesses drive economies, and in many governments around the world, they have an important voice …
The SHIFT Framework: How to Promote Sustainability to Your Customers Read More »
When your company makes decisions, it’s done with the customer in mind. You need to offer a product and service that your target market craves. If you’re not selling what your market wants, then there’s no way that your company will succeed. This includes your company’s sustainability choices. Although sustainability should be a consideration for …
The Green Consumer: Who Are the Most Sustainability-Centered Consumers? Read More »
When it comes to reusable bags, not every bag is suitable for every industry. As with any product, you must keep the target market in mind and provide a durable, long-lasting option that your specific customer base will love to buy. When it comes to apparel retailers, customers tend to have an eye for fashion. …
Bags for the Fashion Forward: The Best Reusable Bags for Apparel Retailers Read More »
At the beginning of the pandemic, we saw endless photographs of what the world would look like if humans stayed indoors. The canals in Venice became clear enough for dolphins to return. The Himalayas were seen from cities in India for the first time in decades. Pervasive smog cleared from countless mega cities. Many of …
Post-COVID Sustainability: How COVID Affected Sustainability Prospects Read More »
Extended producer responsibility, corporate environmental responsibility, and corporate social responsibility are global trends that amount to the same philosophy: corporations and businesses have a duty to take responsibility for their role in climate change and humanitarian efforts. Basically, it means that companies need to take an active role when it comes to their impact on …
Producer Responsibility: Why Companies Must Acknowledge Their Environmental Impact Read More »
