We make decisions at the grocery store based on how much things cost, but when was the last time you made a purchase decision based on the carbon cost of a product? A new grocery store in Sweden is making it easier to shop consciously with the price of items based on their carbon … [Read more...] about Swedish grocery store prices items based on their carbon footprint
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Better late than never: Petco to stop selling ‘shock’ collars
Despite long-standing opposition from animal rights activists over the use of electronic ‘shock’ collars, pet retail corporation Petco has continued to sell them all these years. But that’s set to change after Petco announced on Tuesday that it will no longer sell electronic … [Read more...] about Better late than never: Petco to stop selling ‘shock’ collars
Wisdom Supply Company makes back to school waste-free
Heading back to school this fall looks very different for most children, but what hasn’t changed is the heavy use of single-use plastic in school supplies. Binders, notebooks, dividers, and mechanical pencils that help students learn are all usually made with plastic that will … [Read more...] about Wisdom Supply Company makes back to school waste-free
Levi’s is launching a marketplace for your old jeans
Have an old pair of Levi’s jeans lying around? It could fetch you up to $25 if you bring it back to one of the brand’s US stores. In an attempt to embrace the circular economy, Levi has launched a new program in which the company buys old Levi’s jeans, cleans them, and sells … [Read more...] about Levi’s is launching a marketplace for your old jeans
Fashion retailer Nordstrom to stop selling fur and exotic animal skins
As consumers become increasingly aware of the underbelly of the fashion industry, including its contribution to climate change as well as its impacts on animal welfare, fashion retailers are starting to respond by ramping up their corporate social responsibility efforts. One … [Read more...] about Fashion retailer Nordstrom to stop selling fur and exotic animal skins
