By 2030, global demand for freshwater will exceed supply by 40% The energy and agricultural sectors "must be held accountable" for their vast water consumption and take steps to lower it, said a UN report released Tuesday.The two industries - which account for 70% and...

The EU accounts for nine percent of global emissions, compared to China's 24%, and the 12% emitted by the USThe world's states should commit to a legally binding emissions cut of 60% by 2050, with five-yearly reviews, in a Paris Protocol to replace the moribund Kyoto...

Image credit: TargetStatistics and surveys make it clear that people want brands to do good in this world. According to the latest Cone/Echo Global Study, 93 percent of today’s shoppers would buy a product associated with a cause, and 65 percent have already...

Photo: The ArboSkin bioplastic façade created by Stuttgart University's ITKE (Institute of Building Construction and Structural Design) demonstrates the possible architectonic and constructional applications of bioplastic materials. | Image credit: Institute for...

This is the first of a three-part series by TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky that examines the benefits, risks, misconceptions and long-term viability of bioplastics.Since the relatively recent rise in conscious consumerism, bioplastics — plastics made from biomass such as...

Image credit: Clare SpringIn my last post regarding the long-term viability of bio-based polymers, I touched on some of the primary concerns we face regarding the rise of plastics labeled as “biodegradable.” It’s an important component of this broad discussion, and...