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Why B Corporations are at a crossroads

April 19, 2017

By Marc Gunther
If the movement is to achieve its bold vision — "that one day all companies compete not only to be the best in the world, but the best for the world" — then more publicly- traded, mainstream companies must commit to the label.
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Nike and Levi's pile on for 'fast fashion' culture reform

September 20, 2016

By Marc Gunther
Americans dispose of about 12.8 million tons of textiles annually — 80 pounds for each man, woman and child.
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Is automobile fuel economy hitting a dead end?

May 25, 2016

By Marc Gunther
President Obama’s ambitious goal of improving auto fuel efficiency to nearly 55 miles per gallon by 2025 may be jeopardized by credits and loopholes.
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What happened to the U.N.'s $100 million green development fund?

May 10, 2016

By Marc Gunther
In its seventh year, progress for the United Nations fund has been slow. What will it take to fulfill the GCF’s promise?
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Can large companies lead the low-carbon revolution?

March 3, 2016

By Marc Gunther
The dismissal of a green advocate at a major energy corporation and other recent developments raise a critical question: Are big companies too invested in the status quo to be trailblazers.
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Solar suburbs: The future is now

October 6, 2015

By Marc Gunther
A solar panel on every roof, an electric vehicle in every garage. Will the pieces fall in place to make this dream a reality?
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How Mars is greening pet food with bycatch and grain

July 30, 2015

By Marc Gunther
Pets are people too, or at least that's how Americans feed them. And the excess meat and fish dogs and cats eat are a sustainability problem.
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How good is that green nonprofit, anyway?

May 11, 2015

By Marc Gunther
Green groups face a growing call to measure and report how well they do their jobs.
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Can green bonds bankroll a clean energy revolution?

December 9, 2014

By Marc Gunther
Some banks and governments are issuing green bonds to fund renewable energy projects, but questions remain about this financing tool's effectiveness.
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How the zero-waste economy benefits everyone

August 28, 2014

By Marc Gunther

In a truly circular economy where waste becomes nutrients, economic growth would be decoupled from environmental restraints. See who is leading the way.