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First Movers Coalition: Change through collective action

Collective action is a powerful tool. It can create the runway, derisk innovation investment, and accelerate adoption of the new technology solutions we need. That’s exactly what the First Movers Coalition does. Their belief and mission: Reducing emissions to net-zero by 2050 is possible if the right technologies are brought …

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Upcycled energy

As Erin tells us in this week’s podcast, one big stumbling block on the road to becoming the leader in carbon-neutral flooring was the raw materials used in their products. Here in Oregon, cold-brew coffee brand Riff looked at their own supply chain and saw potential in cascara, the flesh …

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Every dollar is a vote

Last week Loop, the reusable packaging service by TerraCycle, officially launched in 25 supermarkets around Portland, Oregon where I live. I actually had the opportunity to speak with Loop founder Tom Szaky in a recent Purpose and Profit episode, where he described the process: “In the end your experience …

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The sustainability elephant

Tom Szaky is founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global leader in revolutionizing complex waste streams. TerraCycle has partnered with some of the world’s largest brands, retailers and manufacturers to recycle and repurpose items classified as “un-recyclable” in 21 countries. In 2019, TerraCycle launched Loop to eliminate single-use waste by …

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Steps toward Carbon Neutrality

As troubling as our trajectory is, there are more and more opportunities to combat climate change. MUD\WTR for example, collaborates with Pachama to offset their carbon footprint. Pachama evaluates forest preservation and restoration projects and supports those with proven value by acting as an offsets marketplace for companies looking to …

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CategorySustainability

First Movers Coalition: Change through collective action

Upcycled energy

Every dollar is a vote

The sustainability elephant

Steps toward Carbon Neutrality

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