Dr. Bronner’s Audacious Activism Is Refreshingly Authentic
Dr. Bronner’s, like its founder, Emanuel Bronner, is a story of a company’s great highs and the lowest of lows.The post Dr. Bronner’s Audacious Activism Is Refreshingly Authentic appeared first on...
View ArticleH&M, The Ethical Fast Fashion Leader?
H&M, the global fast fashion leader, has ramped up its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts in recent years, improving performance on labor and the environment.The post H&M, The...
View ArticleTwo Cool New Green Projects on IndieGogo
One great new project is an expansion of an organic cane juice business.The post Two Cool New Green Projects on IndieGogo appeared first on Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profit.
View Article10 Ways Walmart is Failing on Sustainability: Can It Improve?
To help people better evaluate Walmart’s claims of being a green leader, Food & Water Watch and the Institute for Local Self-Reliance have published their Top Ten Ways Walmart Fails on...
View ArticleWhy Fair Trade Means Protecting the Environment, Too
When people think of Fair Trade, they might think of fair prices for farmers, better labor standards, or maybe even safe working conditions - but what people often forget about is that Fair Trade is...
View ArticleClif Bar Celebrates Its 20th Birthday With LEED Platinum Headquarters
Clif Bar, the granddaddy of the modern day energy bar, has been sustainably celebrating its 20th birthday this year. The company’s latest accomplishment is this week’s announcement that its...
View ArticleFair Trade Takes Over the Whole Foods Produce Section
Last month Whole Foods introduced more fruits and vegetables certified by Oakland-based Fair Trade USA. Fair trade watermelon will be an ethical treat this summer.The post Fair Trade Takes Over the...
View ArticleNot Sold in Stores: Why Organic Tampons Aren’t Reaching Conventional Retail...
Organic cotton tampons have yet to make it onto the shelves of large, conventional stores in the U.S such as Target and Walmart. Why does organic food make the cut, while organic tampons do not? What...
View ArticleVideo Interview: Bison Organic Beers’, Dan Del Grande
Dan urges consumers to vote with their dollars, as purchasing decisions can make a real impact on the sustainability of beer. “By choosing a 6-pack of organic beer a week, you will convert about 1700...
View ArticleMonsanto Outspending Top 10 Pro-Prop 37 Supporters 2 to 1
The fight over California’s Proposition 37 and GMOs heats up; opponents such as Monsanto wail that the sky would fall if the measure passes.The post Monsanto Outspending Top 10 Pro-Prop 37 Supporters 2...
View ArticleDefining Sustainability in the Restaurant Industry
U.S. consumers want sustainable food, and demand is growing quickly. According to the Organic Trade Association, the market for organics alone has gone from $1 billion in 1990 to $26.7 billion in...
View ArticleGMO Contamination? USDA Suggests Sticking Small Farmers With the Bill
The USDA suggests farmers could safeguard themselves against GMO contamination by purchasing insurance, letting biotech companies off the hook.The post GMO Contamination? USDA Suggests Sticking Small...
View ArticleWhy Nudie Jeans Is One Sustainable Denim Company
There is much to like about Nudie Jeans from a sustainability standpoint. The Swedish company, founded in 2001, uses organic, fairtrade cotton in its products.The post Why Nudie Jeans Is One...
View ArticleHonest Tea Ramps Up Commitment to Fair Trade
Honest Tea, committed to fair trade since 2003, recently issued its latest corporate social responsibility (CSR) report.The post Honest Tea Ramps Up Commitment to Fair Trade appeared first on Triple...
View ArticleMore than Beans, A Quest for Great Tasting Sustainable Coffee
Attending a cupping (or coffee-tasting) puts coffee in a whole new light. The post More than Beans, A Quest for Great Tasting Sustainable Coffee appeared first on Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profit.
View ArticleThe GMO Fight Rages On: Implications of Bowman v. Monsanto
The Supreme Court will present a decision on Bowman v. Monsanto by June. It will have huge implications not only on what’s patentable and for how long, but also on the question of who controls our food...
View ArticleBhutan: The World’s First Wholly Organic Nation?
The South Asian nation of Bhutan has been working toward a completely sustainable model for its agriculture for some years. In February it announced that it was going 100 percent organic. It's a bold...
View ArticleSeventh Generation Founder Jeffrey Hollender Develops Sustainable Condoms
When Hollender became a free agent in 2010, he decided to revisit his condom dream. He's planning to launch an organic and Fair Trade line of rubbers by the end of the year.The post Seventh Generation...
View ArticleEating More Fruits and Vegetables: An $11 Trillion Stimulus?
Eating more fruits and vegetables is good for many bottom lines. A Union of Concerned Scientists report places a dollar value on the benefits of a healthier society.The post Eating More Fruits and...
View ArticlePatagonia and New Belgium Brewing Release Organic Beer
To toast its 40th anniversary, Patagonia is teaming up with craft brewer New Belgium Brewing to create a limited-edition organic lager - appropriately dubbed California Route.The post Patagonia and New...
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