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Target is the first major USA supermarket retailer to commission a range of sustainable wines in revolutionary low carbon paper bottles that will save the equivalent of nearly 100 tons of carbon dioxide. The Collective Good wine range, which is bottled exclusively in the paper Frugal Bottle, has gone on sale in nearly 1,200 of […]
Absolut Vodka is bringing together two of its breakthrough innovations for the first time: placing a paper-based cap on the “Absolut Paper” bottle. The cap is developed in collaboration with Blue Ocean Closures, a Swedish start-up that has formed a pioneer community to reduce plastics through fibre packaging innovation. The partnership brought the brand and […]
For dec ades, the battery shelf remained largely unchanged. Walmart and The Duracell Company has created a new at-shelf experience designed to make buying batteries easier, faster, and more intuitive. Duracell has completely re-imagined the in-Experiencestore experience, from a centralized display that simplifies brand comparisons, to packaging innovations that reflect its commitment to responsibility and […]
The Container Store, the nation’s leading retailer of organizing solutions, custom spaces, and in-home services, recently opened in downtown Miami. The Miami Worldcenter store is The Container Store’s newest addition to the company’s small-store format and will feature a Custom Spaces Studio showcasing custom closets, living and garage displays of its exclusive Elfa and Preston […]
Umiplast specializes in highly sustainable displays made with a high content of recycled plastic, including ocean-bound plastics. Its displays are fully recyclable at the end of their lifecycle, ensuring minimal environmental impact. Designed for efficiency, the knockdown (unassembled) displays significantly reduce freight, warehousing, and logistical costs while lowering CO. emissions. For more information contact Umiplast, […]
Rove, a local developer of full-service electric vehicle (EV) charging centers, is redefining the public charging experience with the opening of its first center in Santa Ana, CA. Rove’s full-service charging centers pair 40 DC Fast Charging with a ReCharge by Gelson’s Fresh Market, 24/7 lounge, restrooms, onsite support, and after-hours security. The all-new Rove—Santa […]
Diageo is the first spirits producer to sign a global agreement with ecoSPIRITS, (www.ecospirits.global), for the distribution of Gordon’s, Captain Morgan and Smirnoff in reusable glass packaging format in 18 markets over the next three years. Diageo’s spirits will be sent to participating bars, hotels and restaurants in a 4.5L ecoTOTE designed to be used […]
Bacardi has completed the world’s first commercial production of a glass spirits bottle fueled by hydrogen. Bacardi worked with premium glassmaker, Hrastnik1860, to pioneer new technology that powered a glass furnace with hydrogen as its primary energy source and in doing so cut the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions typically produced as a byproduct of glass […]
Champion Athleticwear has announced its newest innovation: Eco Future Reverse Weave with CiCLO technology, a patented and science-based solution that allows synthetic textiles to behave more like natural fibers when they enter the environment. Over 60% of today’s textiles are made with plastic-based synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon, which remain indefinitely in the environment […]
Ford and Resideo Technologies announced a joint simulation project to explore vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy management called the “EV-Home Power Partnership,” designed to explore the potential of electric vehicle batteries to support optimal home energy management. The project will explore, test and quantify the customer benefits of pairing bi-directional EV charging with a Resideo smart thermostat […]
Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. have signed an agreement with Samsung Electronics for a Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car service partnership, aiming to enhance the connectivity between residential and mobility spaces. Hyundai and Kia customers will be able to remotely control digital appliances via touch and voice commands through their cars’ in-car infotainment systems. Conversely, they […]
Coca-Cola has launched 100% recycled plastic bottles across Canada. All 500-mL sparkling beverages bottles sold by The Coca-Cola Company in Canada will be made with 100% recycled plastic (excluding caps and labels) by early 2024. The company is the first to launch multiple sparkling beverages in 100% recycled plastic bottles across Canada. “This means that […]
Starbucks recently launched a reusable cup test in 12 Starbucks stores in California. Customers at participating stores could bring their own personal cup in café or drive-thru, be offered a Borrow A Cup from Starbucks, or choose For Here Ware, a reusable ceramic or glass cup for customers who opt to sit and stay in […]
The Seattle Amazon Fresh store has become the world’s first grocery store to achieve Zero Carbon Certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). The 35,000 sq. ft. store opened in 2022, and was built with sustainability in mind. Its many climate-forward features include a natural-refrigerant-based refrigeration system, all-electric kitchen and hot water heating systems, […]
Hannaford Supermarkets announced that an Augusta, ME store that made history for its sustainable construction will pursue a new standard that puts ecology at the core of its daily work. The Hannaford Cony Street store is pursuing the Living Building Challenge Core green building certification, a regimen of sustainability standards developed by the International Living […]
The Home Depot expects that by the end of fiscal year 2028, more than 85% of U.S. & Canada’s sales in outdoor power equipment, specifically push lawn mowers and handheld outdoor equipment like leaf blowers and trimmers, will run on rechargeable battery technology instead of gas. This transition will reduce over 2,000,000 metric tons of […]
In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the iconic Levi’s 501 jean, the Levi’s brand is featuring a suite of products – a Plant-Based 501, a hemp-cotton blend Selvedge 501 and a Circular 501 – that show how new thinking and technologies can be applied to an age-old classic, pointing the way to the future. […]
Brooks Running is launching ReStart, a new recommerce program that will refurbish and resell gently used Brooks footwear in the US. ReStart keeps gently used gear on the run and enters the brand into the growing recommerce market. Brooks partnered with Trove, the industry leader in branded resale for more than a decade and the […]
Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America, by making EV charging more convenient, accessible and reliable. The joint venture will include the development of a new, high-powered charging […]
Rove, a developer of full-service electric vehicle (EV) charging centers, confirms plans to build six locations in Southern California. Focused on fast, smart, and reliable charging, each Rove will host 40 ultra-fast, direct-current fast chargers (DCFC), capable of reaching speeds up to 350 kW – making a full charge possible in as little as 15 […]