Eco-Business

Cutting the carbon out of clothes demands myriad solutions for a deep and diverse pool of brands and suppliers.

Asian manufacturers are starting to green their operations but also need to make factories and employees resilient to heat and floods.

As palm oil’s presence in Indian diets has grown, so has conflicting information over its health effects compared to other vegetable oils.

Over 3,300 startups are now working in the renewable energy sector in India and many of these startups are involved in the green fuel sector to reduce carbon emissions.

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Bumper profits and hefty price-tags do not equate to athleisure brand, Lululemon's, social mission and core sustainability considerations. Lululemon should find the time to realign itself with its supposed socially-oriented values. By Arabesque

In response to the environmental crisis of fast fashion, the fashion industry is taking active steps to introduce recycling and reduce waste. But how can individuals make easy choices and adopt more environmentally-friendly styles? By Sarah Lees

The fashion industry runs on a business model that generates negative externalities for both people and planet. What are the real costs of your clothes? By Deborah Drew and Elizabeth Reichart

A target under the UN's Sustainable Development Goals is to halve food waste by 2030. Here's what individuals, companies and retailers need to bring to the table to achieve that. By Liz Goodwin

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Unchecked capitalism has been blamed for many of today's global challenges such as climate change, rising income inequality and worker exploitation. A new documentary about conscious capitalism shares how businesses can continue to profit, but in a way that doesn't undermine global social or environmental goals.

Non-profit groups WildAid and African Wildlife Foundation have released a video containing undercover footage, exposing ivory laundering in Hong Kong and the loopholes in its regulations on smuggled tusks.

Weber Shandwick’s new study examined eight cities in Asia Pacific and how the 'soft power' attributes of cities exert influence and attract people, with Singapore topping the list for its innovative approach to sustainability and the environment.

French supermarket Intermarche has launched an ‘Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables’ campaign that raises awareness on food waste and gets customers to buy ugly produce that otherwise gets thrown away. Here's how they did it.

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