… Companies are in a constant state of disruption and evolution as they attempt to stay ahead of … model and promotes the elimination of waste through the continual use of natural resources. This holistic framework allows companies to evaluate the environmental impact of … Packaging companies concerned by both public and regulatory scrutiny should consider how circular strategies can help them mitigate the improper disposal of their products. …
… The objective of this project is to investigate ways that consumers make inferences about green product quality. … heuristic, whereby they assume that companies have a fixed amount of manufacturing resources. Thus, resources devoted to “making the product green” come at the expense of making … Research Paper Newman, G.E., M. Gorlin, and R. Dhar . 2014. When going “green” backfires: How firm intentionsshape the evaluation of environmental product enhancements . Journal of …
… Standing at water’s edge, Marina Bay Sands (MBS) annually attracted 45 million visitors who … company, Las VegasSands Corp., had worked hard to make operations and facilities more resource-efficient. The resort had garnered a Green Mark Platinum Award and was actively … more sustainable. Was the resort on the right path? What projectsshould MBS prioritize and howshould they make decisions? Howshould MBS market its green event packages to consumers, …
… Low productivity in agriculture is a significant development challenge, yet many processes used to increase land productivity … to minimize the adverse effects of farming and improve long-term agricultural yields. However, the success of these technologies depends on farmers’ understanding of the … In the second phase, the investigator designed a social network census to determine connections of all varieties between all villagers. Based on this, seed farmers were chosen …
… In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companiessigned an agreement to end deforestation, development of peat … Indonesia had established infrastructure to mill, refine, and export the substance. However, oil palm cultivation had created social tensions as many rural inhabitants claimed …
… While the use of palm oil has been documented since ancient times, it is only in the past few decades … 2000s, palm oil had become the most heavily traded edible oil in the world. Golden Agri Resources (GAR) has been in the forefront of this palm oil boom in Indonesia. Founded in 1996 … had made Indonesia the world’s leading exporter of crude palm oil. The palm oil boom, however, concerned environmentalists. Palm oil plantations had been carved out of precious …
… Soil health provides critical ecosystem services related to water quality, drought … developing community-driven, state-level soil health policy or programs. Readers will learn how to build an effective and inclusive soil health coalition, logistics to help mobilize a … staff. Each state has its own policy and agricultural context, so the reader is encouraged to utilize the recommendations that fit their own circumstances. Case examples …
… Palm oil is everywhere. Not only is it in the news, it is also an ingredient in roughly half of the products we buy. However, it is not something that consumers can easily spot or screen for. When, in June … was placed under increased scrutiny. In addition to being used as a cooking oil, it is in our cookies, ourshampoos, and is used as a biofuel. As a versatile plant with efficient, …
… -by Abhishri Aggarwal, Kate Logan, Namrita Kapur Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based SolutionsSustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Bridging the Gap: How Philanthropy Can Unlock Impact Investing … Bridging the Gap: How Philanthropy Can Unlock … holds great potential where philanthropy fallsshort—mobilizing the scale of financial resources needed to address the world’s pressing problems. According to the Global Impact …
… The Yale Farm was founded in 2003 by a group of students who wished to see the dining hallsserve more … and helped inspire the Yale Dining Hall to move toward more organic and locally grown food sources (though the vast majority of the food comes from sources other than the Yale Farm). Within a few years the founding group had expanded beyond …