4th IAIR global award for innovation and sustainability

Australian green cosmetic company Kismet Jardin has won IAIR global award for innovation and sustainability in the beauty & health category Australia. Held at Sheraton Towers, Hong Kong, the fourth annual IAIR awards – Excellence in Global Economy and Sustainability ceremony were attended by more than 400 international guests. IAIR is one of the world’s leading … Read more

Sixteen global sustainability leaders seeking transformational change

It’s easy to beat ourselves up for not doing enough to speed up sustainability, but it’s important to celebrate courage and commitment

Environmental sustainability among top restaurant menus trends for 2014

What’s hot. 2014 Culinary Forecast.  A recent National Restaurant Association survey of nearly 1,300 chefs and members of the American Culinary Federation have identified the top ten food trends for 2014 as part of a What’s Hot culinary forecast for 2014. This is an indicator of what individuals are likely to see on restaurant menus … Read more

Earth Hour City Challenge to reward cities’ sustainability achievements

2014 Earth Hour City Challenge – The global celebration of the most lovable sustainable cities; Cities around the globe have received special recognition by WWF for impressive actions on climate change. We all love our cities differently. But here are four reasons why they play a big role in a renewable and sustainable future: smarter transportation, … Read more

Sustainability: a disconnect between belief and action. Study

How thoroughly are businesses addressing sustainability issues? Companies have largely accepted the importance of addressing sustainability issues, yet a large gap persists in translating that awareness into action. So says a new global study by MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR) and The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The study titled “Sustainability’s Next Frontier: Walking the … Read more