How the beauty and self-care industry is stepping up — The beauty industry produces more than 120 billion products each year, making it an industry with some ugly effects on the planet. And with the increase in demand for online retail, emissions from road and air transport continue to rise. …

For residents living in the world’s rural last mile, this reality is painfully familiar. — These are difficult times. COVID-19 has caused fear, anxiety, and loneliness to creep in on our attempts to maintain some sort of normalcy and routine. We have to plan to access critical resources, like food, and worry about healthcare availability when we might need it. Stops at the grocery store…

Opportunities and challenges for businesses. — About five years ago, the United Nations' global leaders agreed to 17 universal goals for a better planet by 2030. These comprehensive targets give us guidance to practically address the climate emergency and create better living conditions for everyone. …

Traveling is undoubtedly one of life’s greatest pleasures. But it comes at a cost. — As sustainability is going mainstream, travelers are becoming more aware of the impact their travel choices can have on the environment and local communities. The good news is, it isn’t that hard to be a responsible traveler. …

Oysters to the rescue! — Some of the world’s rivers and coasts are heavily polluted from industrial waste and agricultural runoff. But, there may be an unlikely solution: oysters. These underrated marine creatures feed by filtering water through their gills, simultaneously removing harmful pollutants from their surroundings. Now some areas in the U.S. …

Last week I shared part 1 of an analysis of the European Green Deal and what it means for businesses in and outside of Europe. …

Opportunities and risks for doing business in and outside of Europe. — You may have heard of it in the last few weeks: the European Green Deal. The European Commission's ambitious plan to transform Europe into the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050. …

A win-win solution for generations to come. — It seems so normal, to many people, to come home from work and whip up a quick meal. However, in some communities, this practice is incredibly unsafe. …

Those who act too late will be left behind. — Earlier in 2019, almost 200 CEOs of huge multinationals declared an end to a decades-long fixation with growth and profit. The Business Roundtable behind this pledge includes many of the world's most known companies, such as Amazon, The Coca-Cola Company, and United Airlines. …