The online business review platform Yelp has really expanded its search and rating criteria over the past few years. Users can now not only rate whether restaurants are good for kids or groups, but also search based on specific categories such as “women-owned.” As of this week, … [Read more...] about Yelp will now tell you if a business is following covid-19 protocols
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Ikea just bought a forest in Georgia to keep it protected
A forest in Georgia covering nearly 11,000 acres was on the verge of being sold and developed when an unlikely savior appeared: Ikea, the Swedish furniture giant. At the moment, Ikea is on a mission to become “climate positive” by 2030. Climate positive means Ikea wants to … [Read more...] about Ikea just bought a forest in Georgia to keep it protected
Food and beverage giant PepsiCo pledges to achieve zero-emissions by 2040
Being one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, it comes as no surprise that PepsiCo also has a ginormous carbon footprint. In 2019 alone, the company was responsible for putting 57 million metric tons into the atmosphere. Aware of the key role it plays as an … [Read more...] about Food and beverage giant PepsiCo pledges to achieve zero-emissions by 2040
GM launches all-electric delivery fleet for a greener e-commerce future
The pandemic has created a boom in the already exploding e-commerce industry. People are ordering goods online more than ever before, but delivering those goods is a carbon-intensive process. General Motors has launched a new line of all-electric products to help make e-commerce … [Read more...] about GM launches all-electric delivery fleet for a greener e-commerce future
Encourage creativity in remote teams with these strategies
Creativity in a traditional office often involves vision boards, in-person brainstorming sessions, and bouncing ideas off each other, but how can you maintain a creative edge with a remote team? Fortunately, there are ways to promote productivity and innovation even when we’re … [Read more...] about Encourage creativity in remote teams with these strategies
