Every time I buy compostable tableware for a barbeque or event, I feel good about myself. I’m using a plastic that breaks down and won’t live longer than me and my descendants. I’m sending a message to the world, I’m…
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Global Climate Strike
Today is the Global Climate Strike -inspired by the Fridays for Future Strikes first created by Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg. Instead of writing a longwinded history of the event, you can read about it at any of the following…
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What About Product End of Life?
In modern business, until recently, consumers shouldered the end of life responsibility of properly disposing of a product. The problem with that model is that consumers are not experts in disposing of the countless types of waste they encounter every…
Debunking Excuses Part 1: It’s too expensive
After almost 20 years in this business, we hear a lot of common excuses from companies about why they can’t incorporate sustainability into their business model. One of the most common reasons is “It’s too expensive”. While it is true…
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Fashion Goes Circular
Many of us in the sustainability field consider circularity as the best solution to our extreme disposable culture. While disposable habits cross numerous industries, today’s post is about fashion. For years, the only solution to fast fashion was slow fashion:…
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Make a difference this Cyber Monday!
Goodwill is partnering with retail leaders this Cyber Monday to help you give back in an easy manner. Simply follow a 3 step process to drop off your used items that you no longer need using the same box that…