Old Spice and Secret Launch Refillable Antiperspirant Cases Made with No Single-Use Plastic Packaging
In an effort to help reduce plastic waste, Secret and Old Spice are launching refillable antiperspirant cases beginning this month.
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Stored Energy from a Nissan Leaf Powers Historic Denver Building
The 40,000 square foot Alliance Center in Denver is installing a bidirectional electric vehicle charger and advanced software technology in the parking lot that serves the building; the system will work in conjunction an electric vehicle owned by The Alliance Center, using energy stored in the Nissan Leaf battery to charge the building during peak demand times.
Danone North America Expands Regenerative Agriculture Program
Danone North America continues to expand its regenerative farming program, currently the most comprehensive regenerative agriculture dairy program in the US.
Circular Shopping Platform Loop Expands in the US
TerraCycle says that their circular shopping platform Loop is now available in every ZIP code in the contiguous United States following a successful pilot phase.
Nestlé Tests Out Refillable Food Dispensers in Switzerland
Nestlé put reusable and refillable dispensers to the test at three shops in Switzerland. The Swiss multinational food and beverage company called the pilot for consumers part of its broader efforts to reduce single-use packaging.
Toronto Brewery Pilots Reusable Crate Delivery Program
Toronto-based brewery Henderson Brewing Company recently started piloting a reusable milk crate home delivery program. The brewery’s effort to reduce packaging comes at a time when the pandemic is increasing demand for food and beverage deliveries.
Henkel Tests Liquid Detergent Refill Stations in Central Europe
Consumer goods company Henkel is testing liquid detergent refill stations with the drug store chain Rossmann in Central Europe. Henkel’s newly published sustainability report says that the pilot is part of an effort to close the packaging loop.
Largest Battery Storage Pilot Project Underway in Virginia
Dominion Energy Virginia received approval from the State Corporation Commission (SCC) to move forward with four battery storage pilot projects, which total 16 MWs are the largest projects of their kind in Virginia.
VF Corporation Creates a Circular Products Infrastructure: Q&A with Sean Cady
Sean Cady, VF Corporation’s vice president of global sustainability and responsible sourcing, discusses how the apparel, footwear, and accessory company is working to extend the life of its products.
Glad Introduces Recyclable Food Bags Through TerraCycle’s Loop Program
The Clorox Company’s Glad business recently announced that it has introduced recyclable food bags as part of its integration with TerraCycle’s Loop pilot program in the US.
Organic Egg Brand Announces Industry’s First Reusable Egg Carton
Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs recently announced the industry's first reusable egg carton. The reusable cartons are made of recycled, durable, BPA-free plastic which can be washed at home and reused repeatedly.
VF Corporation Expands Recommerce and Rental Initiatives
VF Corporation’s new corporate sustainability and responsibility report shows how the apparel, footwear, and accessories company has been expanding recommerce and rental initiatives to keep products in use as long as possible.