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Everything To Know About Lab-Grown Diamonds
“Lab-grown diamonds are the great equaliser,” says Jean Dousset, the great-grandson of Louis Cartier who pivoted his namesake label to exclusively lab-grown stones in 2023. “People don’t have to compromise anymore to own something exceptional.”…
St. Johns Packaging and Bimbo Bakeries USA Launch First PCR Polyethylene Bread Bag in North America!
St. Johns Packaging has partnered with Bimbo Bakeries USA to introduce the first polyethylene bread bag in North America made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, marking a significant milestone in flexible food packaging sustainability.…
Taylor Shellfish Farms snags ASC certification for seven species
Shelton, Washington, U.S.A.-based Taylor Shellfish Farms – the largest producer of oysters in North America – was recently certified to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) standard.
The certification covers seven species raised by…
Slashing super pollutants is a win. So where's the money?
While carbon dioxide is the primary focus of climate change discussions, almost half of global warming recorded to date comes from pollutants that disappear from the atmosphere within weeks.
Known as “super pollutants,” their presence is…
Harman leads the way in sustainable innovation with durable, recyclable products
As companies face the challenge of reducing their carbon footprint and adopting more environmentally responsible production models, Harman is taking important steps toward transformation. In addition to offering audio solutions that combine high-…
26 Dcoop cooperatives achieve Sustainably Grown sustainability seal
A total of 26 cooperatives that are part of the Dcoop group have the Sustainably Grown seal of SCS Global Services, which certifies that the oils they produce are made in a sustainable way with the environment and people
Among the oil…
Moduleo LayRed is the easy way to a waterproof floor
Moduleo has introduced the next generation of LayRed rigid vinyl flooring, making it easy to enjoy a waterproof floor.
Introduced in 2019, Moduleo LayRed set the standard in rigid vinyl flooring. With an integrated underlay, Uniclic…
Valterra Platinum’s Unki Mine is First to Undergo IRMA Renewal Audit
Valterra Platinum has signed agreements with the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), and IRMA-approved independent audit firm SCS Global Services (SCS), to continue to independently assess its Unki platinum operations against the…
Gerdau’s Várzea do Lopes Iron Ore Mine Completes IRMA Audit
On 9 October 2025 the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the audit report of Gerdau’s Várzea do Lopes iron ore mine against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining. The Várzea do Lopes Mine is located in Brazil’s Minas Gerais…
‘Suffering is happening now’: the fight to cool India’s sweltering streets
As the midday sun blazes over India’s capital, the rooftops shimmer like hot coals, radiating heat back into streets already gasping for relief.
Inside this urban furnace of concrete and asphalt, the air hangs heavy – not just because of…