Engineers at UPS worked with TerraCycle to design and test a first-of-its-kind reusable tote for consumer goods to replace single-use cardboard boxes. The new Loop™ tote is bringing the circular economy to your doorstep.

Volcom, in partnership with the social enterprise CottonConnect, is launching Farm to Yarn – a socially conscious raw materials initiative in India that features certified organic cotton that’s traceable back to the program’s farmers and that…

The following offers a view of our annual performance in important areas of environmental and social responsibility. We monitor key metrics for fiber, emissions, energy usage and the impact of our operations on air, water and solid waste. We use…

Today, SC Johnson and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation announce a global partnership reflective of their mutual passion and dedication to accelerating the transition to a circular economy. SC Johnson joins the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s nine…

E-commerce pioneer eBay believes its new boot camp "Retail Revival" could boost beleaguered storefronts.

Today you can join UPS, Optoro and Sustainable Brands for the “How Circular Thinking is Transforming Sustainable E-Commerce” webinar

The e-commerce era has not only changed how consumers shop, but also how they return unwanted items. Once an afterthought for many retailers, providing a seamless returns experience has become top priority. Crystal Lassiter, Senior Director of…

Building a unique, objective analysis and understanding of the risk is one way to improve business efficiencies and decision-making processes on preventing MDS in expansive supply chains. Earlier this year, we shared our approach of using text…

In December 2018 Tetra Tech’s Catherine Courtney, along with the University of Connecticut’s Robert Pomeroy and the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Stephen Brooks, published a paper in the Marine Policy Journal in which they…

With a finite amount of resources available to us, it’s essential for both individuals and businesses to make a greater commitment to sustainability. By addressing the full product lifecycle, companies can help reach the ultimate goal of net-zero…

Ethical food sourcing company Coconut Merchant has signed on as Business Call to Action (BCtA)’s newest member, with a commitment to focus on sourcing food products from underserved communities and farmers in developing countries to provide…

General Mills' director of global sustainability sourcing outlines the company's commitment to transparency, supply chain resiliency and sustainably sourcing priority ingredients by the end of 2020.

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to Quality of Life, is pleased to welcome Connecticut Service Plazas to its portfolio through a new relationship with Project Service LLC. The new 25-year relationship leverages…

From palm oil to seafood to animal protein, how products are sourced is vitally important to consumers and those who serve them. Today, we’re doing more to advance responsible sourcing. Our objective is to be as proud of how the products we deliver…

Our supply chains are the backbone of our products, and we are making intentional choices to leverage the footprint of our suppliers, buyers and manufacturing sites to be a driver for good. From transparent sourcing practices that aid consumer…

Graduate school completely changed this guest author’s thoughts about sustainability issues, and equipped her with a toolkit for analyzing environmental challenges and implementing circular economy solutions.

In 2009, Sysco began working with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to assess and improve the sustainability of its seafood supply chain. Through this collaboration, Sysco committed in 2011 to source its top 10 Portico® brand (Sysco’s own seafood brand)…

Our distribution facilities receive, and thousands of Sysco trucks deliver, a vast assortment of food and nonfood items – including refrigerated and frozen products. That presents a big opportunity to drive environmental efficiency at every step. We…

One of the latest advancements is Triumvirate Environmental’s process at its Jeannette, Pennsylvania facility. According to Jacqueline Ignacio, global manager, customer sustainability solutions, MilliporeSigma, the company’s procedure is a…

Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA), one of the leading beverage companies in North America, announced today that it will achieve 25 percent recycled plastic across its U.S. domestic portfolio by 2021. The company plans to continue expanding its use…

In the time of the year with the most shipping, are you concerned about the best ways you can ship more with less environmental impact? UPS shows you how to be the most efficient every step of the way with their sustainability solutions.

Dow and Keep America Beautiful announced they have awarded two $40,000 grants to organizations in Cobb County, Ga., and Lincoln, Neb. The grants will expand a recently launched Hefty® EnergyBag® program in Cobb County and help to establish a new…

Measure the Chain: Tools for Assessing GHG Emissions in Agricultural Supply Chains provides companies with an assessment of tools and methods to better manage and disclose Scope 3 emissions generated by food system suppliers.

eBay’s Hanne Melin thinks a lot about the future of commerce. In her role as director, eBay Legal Counsel, and a member of eBay’s Public Policy Lab, Hanne focuses on researching, socializing and communicating policy innovations at the intersection…

As more information becomes available about where our goods come from, the need for supply chain transparency grows among both supply chain professionals and consumers.