Viola, WI—GoMacro announced in a press release that the company has partnered with the village of Viola, Wisconsin, to power all residences, businesses, and schools there by 100% renewable wind energy. GoMacro worked with the Viola Municipal Electric Utility, the Upper Midwest Municipal Energy Group (UMMEG), and renewable energy advisors...
Virtual—A key finding from FMCG Gurus Global Sustainability 2020 survey: 63% of consumers say they are concerned about the environment, and 53% say brands should be doing more to protect the environment. By 2021, Nielsen estimates that one quarter of total store sales in the U.S. ($150 billion) will be...
Landing, NJ—DolCas Biotech, LLC, has shared its zero-waste goal for its portfolio of nutraceutical ingredients. The company is committing to accelerating a full-sustainability strategy centered on upcycling, according to a press release. DolCas will pair this endeavor with ongoing clean-label initiatives. One example the press release notes of DolCas’ upcycling:...
Denver, CO—Ardent Mills announced its new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, which expands on the company’s sustainability initiatives, and its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) CSR Report, which lays the groundwork for sustainable development goals. The company used the Sustainable Development Goals put forth by the United Nations to identify three pillars where the company can make the most impact: nutrition, people and sustainability.
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Cargill have formed a new partnership aimed at improving incomes for hundreds of seaweed farmers and restoring globally important coastal ecosystems in Tanzania. The program will be supported by C-Weed Corporation and conducted in collaboration with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and the people of...
Reforming national dietary guidelines to help people eat healthier and more sustainably could prevent deaths from chronic diseases and cut greenhouse gas emissions—but, according to an analysis published by The BMJ, most dietary guidelines are not compatible with these targets. An international research team set out to compare the health...
Oakland, CA—Belcampo has announced the launch of its partner farm program, which will involve working with family-owned ranches in Northern California. Belcampo will provide partner farms with tools, education, and market opportunities to transition them to a more sustainable, humane, and regenerative model of agriculture, including Certified Humane animal handling...
Chicago, IL—3BL Media has named ADM to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies, according to a press release. The ranking is based on 141 ESG transparency and performance factors in eight pillars:...
The Cheeky Panda has introduced a bamboo toilet paper to US markets. Naturally hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly, Cheeky Panda toilet paper is made from 100% bamboo and is anti-bacterial, antifungal, odor-resistant, and 100% biodegradable, the company says. www.thecheekypanda.co.uk...
Boulder, CO—Let There Be Hemp has joined Palm Done Right as a new brand partner, according to a press release. “As a better-for-you snack company, we believe in using the highest quality ingredients that are sourced from farmers and processors working according to sustainable practices,” said Let There Be Hemp...
