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Connecticut Green Bank and partners secure carbon credit capital funding to deploy electric vehicle charging
The Connecticut Green Bank and its partners are proud to announce that their pioneering collaboration has secured innovative carbon credit capital funding to help accelerate the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems…
Verified regenerative products coming soon to a store near you
As regenerative agriculture gains ground, third-party programs emerge to verify regenerative farms and food brands.
The USDA Organic seal and Non-GMO Project butterfly are the two most recognizable certifications on food products but…
Lab Grown Diamonds Episode 1 by Gem Connection
Lab grown diamonds have disrupted the jewelry market. Price and higher profit margins for retailers are contributing factors to their popularity. Because not all lab grown diamonds are eco-friendly, we'll discuss the new standard of…
Kingspan Insulated Panels Announces New Environmental Product Declarations
Kingspan Insulated Panels North America announces brand-new environmental product declarations (EPDs) that provide detailed cradle-to-grave information to architects and building design professionals. The EPDs go a step deeper than is…
Let’s Talk About Coffee Certifications
Pay close attention to the packaging the next time you stroll down the coffee aisle at a grocery store. How many certification logos can you find? What do they mean? What does it take to receive a certification? Is it clear who benefits?
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Carbon Neutral Pineapples from Costa Rica
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the Del Monte Zero Pineapple launch, the first carbon-neutral certified pineapple for the North American and European markets. SCS, a global leader in environmental certification, has determined that the…
In Their Words: Measure to Improve’s Nikki Cossio
Nikki Cossio is founder and CEO of Measure to Improve (MTI), a sustainability consulting firm that works with produce companies and related industry associations throughout the US. She joined OPN for a conversation about MTI’s services, how she…
Henkel signs agreement with Shell on renewable-based ingredients
Henkel and Shell Chemical LP have agreed to a five-year collaboration to replace up to 200,000 tonnes of fossil feedstocks used in the manufacture of surfactants with feedstocks that are based on renewable raw materials. The renewable-based…
IGI Antwerp declared carbon neutral
The International Gemological Institute’s (IGI) Antwerp offices have been declared carbon neutral according to PAS 2060 standards set by SCS Global Services (SCS).
The Belgian institute is following in the footsteps of its US counterpart…
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality for Healthier Spaces
Many people think of air pollution as a concern only when outdoors. But indoor air can be polluted too. In fact, the air we breathe indoors is typically two to five times more toxic than the air outside due to poor ventilation and off-gassing of…