In a bid to restore high-quality coffee production in regions that have come under threat due to factors like environmental disaster, economic hardship or political conflict, Nespresso is working to provide farmers with training and material that will help them improve coffee yield and quality. The company says it will... Read More

A combination of factors is leading to the reduction or suspension of curbside recycling programs in some US cities. China’s ban on the import of previously accepted types of recyclable materials, a significant decrease in the resale price that recycling centers are getting for the recyclable goods they collect, and... Read More

Investment is going into plant-based foods from large operators looking to capitalize on the veganism trend and surging demand for sustainable foods. And according to Ecovia Intelligence, 2019 will be the year that plant-based products become mainstream in the food industry.... Read More

The emergence of socially responsible investing (SRI) has changed the debt and equity landscape such that companies with fewer environmental concerns have a significantly lower cost of capital. This is a relatively new variable in making the business case for improving environmental performance with technology upgrades or other costly strategic... Read More

Beverage giants are developing high-tech water refill stations that invite customers to refill their own bottles for free, with the option to purchase flavors and carbonation for small fees.... Read More