This discussion explores how governments, companies and communities in both developed and developing countries can use the creation of circular economies to challenge the status quo, and embed justice and equity in the creation of new policies, better products and services and smarter infrastructure.
Resale is now a reality. While legacy marketplaces and startups have tapped into this $24B market, brands have been slower to react. As the market is expected to grow to $51B in just 5 years, brands are beginning to realize that owning their own resale market is essential to grow sales, loyalty and new customers. Andy Ruben, Karen Campbell and Peter Whitcomb discuss this changing landscape for brands, insights and learnings from those brands forging this new ground. From Circularity 19.
Two new studies show that widespread corporate action on deforestation isn’t yet taking root. And that’s a risk for companies.
To gain consumer confidence, life-cycle analyses and transparency are key.
Can issues such as climate change and human rights overcome corporate short-termism? It’s complicated.
Time to clear the air — freight is the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gases and a major source of local air pollution.
A large majority of leading companies are failing to report on the risk of deforestation in their supply chains, says CDP.
Reforms in the way cattle are handled promise dramatic reductions in emissions related to beef production.
A new initiative aims to digitize clothing labels — and drastically could improve apparel reuse, repair and recycling.
The best of live interviews from GreenBiz events. This episode: How governments, businesses and NGOs can work together toward environmental equity