Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

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International Paper and The Nature Conservancy Expand Work to Scale Natural Climate Solutions in North America
The Nature Conservancy and International Paper Company, one of the world’s largest packaging, pulp and paper companies, recently completed the first of a two-phase effort to develop a suite of state-of-the-art forestry practices that others can use to create long-term solutions to global climate challenges.
The Business Case for Packaging Innovation
The company, which currently uses more than a million tons of packing each year, is rethinking its manufacturing process to reduce the amount of packaging that gets discarded, while continuing to increase its use of recyclable packing materials.
ScottsMiracle-Gro is Helping the World Grow a Little More Extraordinary
"We help people express themselves on their own piece of the Earth—and there is virtually no limit to how they do that." –Jim Hagedorn, Chairman and CEO
Less Is More: Small 3D-Printed Parts Boost Marine Fuel Efficiency, Lower Emissions
Koch engineers have harnessed 3D metal printing to redesign large carrier ships' engine fuel atomizers, a small metal component that boosts the efficiency of a carrier’s propulsion system and lowers its emissions
Meet Gramhal: A Second Runner-Up of the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020
Now that the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020 winners have been officially announced, you’ll want to learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation. In its fourth year, this online competition awards cash prizes...
Mosaic's 2025 ESG Performance Targets - Risk Reduction
Advancing risk reduction is one of Mosaic’s 2025 ESG Performance Targets. EHS Manager Jeremy Hilderman and Process Safety Management Engineer Lian Blackwelder explain more.
Engaging Team Dow: The Far-Reaching Impact of Embedding Sustainability Into Our Culture
“From São Paulo, Brazil, to Babakan, Indonesia, our people are fostering breakthrough innovations and community-level programs that are providing real-world solutions to tough sustainability issues,” said Mary Draves, Dow’s chief sustainability officer and vice president, Environment, Health & Safety.
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Respecting the Rights of Vulnerable Groups: Applying the BSR Vulnerable Groups Framework
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the most vulnerable and marginalized have been and will continue to be the hardest hit. BSR has released a primer on how companies can identify vulnerable groups and respect their rights in the context of COVID-19.
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The Future of Water: Strengthening Communities and Creating a More Resilient Economy
Did you know - One-fifth of the US economy, including the agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, and electricity sectors, need a reliable and clean supply of water.
Ecocentricity Blog: Unsung Heroes
Humans rarely design systems of production with decomposition in mind. Whether it’s a snow ski, a scooter or a skyscraper, the things humans make often lack a clear plan for disassembly into their basic building blocks, and it’s a significant problem.