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Global retailer H&M and CAMP, The Family Experience Company, recently formed a partnership to inspire kids to learn about sustainability through a new interactive style experience at CAMP’s Columbus Circle store in Manhattan. Inspired by H&M’s kid’s mission to provide fashion in a sustainable way, families were invited to upcycle materials into stylish toys and […]
GOATOTE is piloting its reusable bag kiosk system in CVS Pharmacy and Target stores across New Jersey, as the state enacts a ban on single-use plastic bags. GOATOTE is partnering with 99Bridges for the technology platform that powers their reusable bag system. As an increasing number of policies, come into effect to help address the […]
Timex has launched its Waterbury Ocean collection, an upcycled watch made of ocean-bound plastic to tackle pollution. The collection honors the Timex brand’s rich legacy and takes a purposeful step toward a more sustainable future with the usage of Swiss-made #tide® ocean material. Through partnership with #tide, an organization that works to prevent new plastics […]
Bonterra Organic Vineyards has achieved Climate Neutral certification. The certification places Bonterra, at the vanguard of brands choosing to disclose their emissions footprints, commit to near-term reduction targets, and communicate openly and transparently with consumers about their climate impact. Rachel Newman, V.P., Marketing, Bonterra, said, “Publicly sharing our emissions footprint and taking responsibility in a […]
Del Monte is helping to lead the upcycled food movement with the industry’s first canned vegetable product to be Upcycled Certified by the Upcycled Food Association. Del Monte Blue Lake Petite Cut and Blue Lake Farmhouse Cut Green Beans are made with 100% upcycled and sustainably grown green beans. Greg Longstreet, CEO, Del Monte Foods, […]
simply tera’s, formerly tera’s whey, has a brand-new look with fresh new graphics and packaging that embody the protein powder brand’s clean, modern sustainability. In support of their mission to be 100% carbon neutral by 2024, simply tera’s is one of the first to market with an entire package made of 100% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) […]
As Starbucks celebrates its 50th Anniversary, the company is expanding its open-source Greener Store Framework to help reduce its environmental impact and leverage its scale for good to accelerate the global movement towards a more sustainable future. With performance-based standards that incorporate design and extend throughout the life of a store, Starbucks Greener Stores in […]
Nexii Building Solutions has partnered with fast-food chain Popeyes to deliver its latest Canadian restaurant in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The new restaurant is the brand’s first location constructed using building materials and technologies that are significantly more sustainable than those used in traditional construction. Nexii’s high-performance green building Nexii panels are able to fit together […]
Loop, the global reuse platform, will now move in-store with the world’s largest retailers. Tom Szaky, CEO of TerraCycle and Loop, said, “With the world’s largest retailers bringing Loop to physical brick and mortar locations, we are giving consumers the ability to purchase products in durable, reusable containers, with the convenience of shopping at their […]
Coca-Cola’s sustainable packaging journey crosses a major milestone with the unveiling of its first-ever beverage bottle made from 100% plant-based plastic, excluding the cap and label, that has been made using technologies that are ready for commercial scale. The prototype bottle comes more than a decade after the company’s PlantBottle™ debuted as the world’s first […]
Pepsi has partnered with Pulpex Limited to develop a prototype for a fully recyclable paper bottle. With Pulpex and a consortium of global consumer goods companies, PepsiCo is working to scale the fully recyclable paper bottle. Ron Khan, PepsiCo V.P., Packaging for Beverages, said, “Versions of the paper bottle concept have been attempted in the […]
Climate First Bank has expanded into Central Florida to focus on affordable renewable energy lending and financing. The location will be LEED Gold certified and be net zero energy consumption. Solar panels will wrap nearly half the building and cover the roof to power the building with Florida sunshine. Materials, such as furnishings, fixtures, etc., […]
Moss has introduced SustainaTex Ocean, a fabric blend produced from upcycled marine plastic, post-consumer waste and recycled polyester. Moss CEO, Jason Popp, said, “Moss is exclusively launching a fully sustainable SEG graphic with reclaimed ocean plastic, as part of our alliance with the SEAQUAL INITIATIVE. SustainaTex Ocean contains SEAQUAL YARN, which is made from both […]
Crayola, the premier children’s creativity brand, and OceanX, a leading global non-profit ocean exploration organization, are partnering to bring the wonders of the ocean to the next generation. The OceanX Adventure takeover of Crayola Experience will tour nationally to the Crayola Experience family attraction locations through spring 2022. The aquatic-themed, experience puts kids in the […]
Do-It Corp. has introduced Hang Tabs made of XTR Paperboard. XTR Paperboard is a sustainable, renewable, and biodegradable material. The “XTR” stands for Extra Tear Resistant, as this paperboard is 30% more durable than standard SBS paperboard. The strength of the XTR Paperboard comes from a multilayer construction using wood fibers. Do-It’s XTR Paperboard hang […]
Drytac has expanded its floor and wall graphics media range with two new products, Polar PET 170 and SpotOn SynTac, developed to meet the demand for eco-friendlier PVC-free products. Now available globally, Drytac Polar PET 170 and Drytac SpotOn SynTac are both scuff- and slip-resistant. Drytac’s Polar PET 17 contains up to 40% industrial recycled […]
Sage Beverages is using this eight shelf, double sided end cap for 6 pack bottles. It is designed for longevity with 100% recyclable, recycled, non-toxic and sustainable ECOR panels and corrugated hybrid to support sustainability mission of retailer. The Retailer offered to showcase displays to support sustainability initiatives if it was designed with primarily recycled […]