Competition forces companies to either evolve and meet the current needs of the consumer, or fall behind their competitors. The current zeitgeist influences not just the products, but the values of a business or corporation. Marc Benioff, the founder, chairman, and co-CEO of Salesforce, calls this change “New Capitalism,” and says it’s not going anywhere. […]
Tag Archives: Sustainability
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With the People’s Climate Movement in full swing, and Greta Thunberg named TIME’s Person of the Year, sustainability became a hot button topic in 2019. However, with the concept of sustainability so complex and multi-faceted, Double A Paper wanted to kick off the new year by reflecting on the definition of sustainability and what it means to you. What […]
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You’ve heard about biodegradable materials since grade school. But times have changed, and with all of the new synthetic materials available, it’s hard to know what’s biodegradable and what doesn’t fit the bill. The true definition of biodegradable, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “capable of being broken down, especially into innocuous products, by the action […]
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Every choice you make, as a consumer or business, impacts the environment. You can choose to be more sustainable and eco-friendly by supporting companies that put these values at the heart of their business. Simple changes, like using more sustainable home and office supplies, may seem small on an individual level, but have a substantial […]
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The new year is upon us, and it’s a great time to make a resolution to be more sustainable. There are little swaps that you can do in your everyday life to be more eco-friendly. While it’s hard to change your lifestyle overnight, setting sustainable resolutions for yourself and your family is a great place […]
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Want to help the planet? Let’s make this week count. Get started on the road to sustainability with small changes, and if you’re already there, take one extra step. For one week, try to do one thing a day in your home or office to help heal the planet. Here are some fun ideas! Monday […]
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With all the heavy news articles about the state of our planet, it’s a struggle to not get swept away by fear. We want to lift your spirits with remarkable events and stories about sustainability. There’s reason to be hopeful for the future of our shared home. These stories are coming from all around the […]
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Dec
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Every day, everywhere, responsible companies are doing their part to make our world greener and stronger. The second in a series, this post explores some of the more innovative ways these companies inspire us all to do more. BioFase Mexico grows about 50% of the world’s avocados. And when you have avocado seeds, you can make […]
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Dec
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Bicycling, walking, public transportation, ride-sharing, telecommuting, and working from home. These are all forms of sustainable employee transportation, or eco-friendly ways to get to work. Some are more eco-friendly than others. For example, if you’re choosing public transportation, which do you think is the most energy efficient? Before we discuss that, let’s explore why it’s […]
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Dec
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A very merry eco-holiday to you! Starting in October, you’re barraged with holiday deals, decorations, and exhortations to shop early and save. While we salute the spirit of giving and the festive atmosphere this conjures, we’re all a little tired of the “buy, buy, buy” mentality. When we’re pushing our carts around in the store […]