How to live a low waste, eco-friendlier lifestyle – and how you can do it
For about a year now, I have become more aware of the huge impact that one family can have on the world, in terms of waste and carbon emissions, and I have been determined to reduce mine as much as
Sustainable Products from the EMRG Conference
In the 4th and final edition of the EMRG Conference / Impakter cooperation, we will focus on startups working on sustainable products. Sustainable products are not just beautiful ideas, they are critical for the future of our planet. Ideally, the number
Oco Life: The Innovative Healthcare Products from South Africa
Would you be willing to give up a corporate job to pursue your dreams and create a revolutionary product? This is exactly what Annabel Biggar-David did to create her very own project: Oco Life. Oco Life is a South African brand
7 Eco-Friendly U.S. Companies Built by Immigrants
Making money and saving the planet don’t always go hand in hand. And yet, thanks to some of America’s most ambitious (and eco-conscious) immigrants, big companies and startups across the United States are finding ways to marry that pair of
Sustainability in a multinational company: an Interview with Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson, one of the world's largest multinationals operating in the field of medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer packaged goods, has been working adamantly to make its business more sustainable and to reduce its carbon footprint. In this interview, we
The Body Shop: Challenging the Future
Founded in 1976 by the late British human rights and environmental activist, Dame Anita Roddick, The Body Shop is the lead ethical cosmetics company in the world. Yet it started modestly, as a small shop in Brighton, selling just 25
The Eco Baby company: Committing to a better future
When Tahwii Spicer became pregnant for the first time, she faced a personal dilemma. She enjoyed the work that she was doing as part of a family-owned business in the baby industry, but at the same time she wanted to
Activating Change Through the Nonprofit Sector
Philanthropic giving is a powerful force. Nonprofit organizations are critical change agents in a world where a broad range of issues, from poverty to pollution, call out for positive change. Many nonprofits (also called non-governmental organizations or NGO’s) have diverse
Unilever Acquires Seventh Generation: What This Means for Sustainable Business
In 2000, Unilever widened it's umbrella of novelty brands and purchased the widely-popular, Vermont-based Ben & Jerry's ice cream. With much domestic speculation over multi-national changes in business practices, Ben & Jerry's remained untouched and continued business as usual. Just