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A new study finds the scientific importance of actively cultivating positivity at work
The old saying goes “fake it 'til you make it,” but when it comes to positivity at work, research shows that cultivating the real deal is better than putting on a brave face. The research, from the University of Arizona, found that workers who actively try and cultivate a more positive work Read More...
You can adopt the dogs featured on these Motorworks Brewing beer cans
About 3.3 million dogs enter US animal shelters every year. And while some are adopted, many others are left behind. In an effort to change that, a Florida brewery is working to help dogs find their forever homes - by putting their faces on beer cans. Motorworks Brewing has released a special Read More...
Bank of America has achieved carbon neutrality a year ahead of schedule
In an effort to become more sustainable, Bank of America has achieved its goal of carbon neutrality. Even better: it did so a year ahead of schedule. The carbon-neutral status is still pending third party approval, but the company achieved its carbon footprint reduction by reducing Scope 1 and 2 Read More...
Starbucks rolls out new ambitious sustainability goals for 2030
Consumer pressure on the food industry is pushing restaurants to adopt greener practices including embracing alternative meats, ditching plastic straws, and encouraging customers to use reusable containers. This week, Starbucks has taken its sustainability pledge to cut emissions, reduce waste, and Read More...
Packaging as a service could eliminate unnecessary cardboard and plastic waste
With nearly 700 million trees being cut each year to make the shipping boxes used in e-commerce, and nearly 8 million tons of plastic in tape, bubble wrap and foam, it’s high time the industry rethinks its wasteful practices. Enter THE BOX - a revolutionary, sustainable and trackable shipping Read More...
Ikea’s new Vienna location features vertical forests and public transportation access
Last week we shared a story about how Ikea is moving towards becoming climate positive by 2030. This week we feature the plans for their new Vienna store, which will look a lot different than any Ikea before. In fact, the new urban shopping destination will feature vertical forests and no parking Read More...
80% of this city’s recyclable plastic is turned into useful products
Wouldn’t it be great if recycled single-use plastic bags turned into park benches you could later sit on? Well, that’s exactly what’s happening to the plastic waste in the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Roughly 80 percent of the plastic recyclables collected throughout the provincial capital Read More...
Colgate releases vegan-certified toothpaste line in recyclable packaging
Good news for your teeth and the planet! Colgate has released its new “Smile for Good” toothpaste line which features a certified vegan recipe packaged in a fully recyclable tube. Traditional toothpaste contains glycerin, a byproduct of animal fat, and is packaged in plastic which can take Read More...
Microsoft on a mission to capture all the carbon it’s ever emitted
When companies buy carbon offsets and call themselves carbon-neutral, it feels like a bit of a cop-out. The fact is they still produce emissions and use the money they make while creating those emissions to fund projects that absorb carbon. But until companies find ways to actually make their Read More...
Ready, Set, Food! This company prevents food allergies from developing in kids
Food allergies can plague a person throughout their life, but research tells us we have the power to prevent life-threatening food allergies from developing if we introduce allergenic foods in infants early on. And while the idea of giving allergenic foods to your kid might sound scary, the good Read More...