COVID-19 has been one of the most impactful global disruptions of the twenty-first century. “We are facing a human crisis unlike any we have experienced,” is the assessment of UN Deputy-Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed. Malnutrition, the high prevalence...
For decades, the single-use plastic bag reigned as the dominant design solution for getting a purchase home. But that popularity comes at a great cost. It’s estimated that we use 100 billion single-use plastic bags per year in the U.S. alone and less than 10 percent...
Founded in 2014, ReBLOOM repurposes and composts event florals and greenery that would otherwise end up being thrown out. ReBLOOM converts event florals into bouquets of joy by donating them to a charity of choice, in a company or person’s name; they then re-collect...
Ve’ahavta, with the support of CIBC and several philanthropists, including Henry Wolfond – CEO of Bayshore Capital – launched an initiative to help provide emergency resources and support during COVID-19 to Toronto’s street homeless population. Credit...
Companies of all sizes and across all industries are incorporating sustainability into their company culture. This trend is representative of the wider evolution of consumer values with respect to sustainability. Today, more than ever before, buyers are concerned with...