All too often, we ignore the most obvious and valuable ideas because of this. If you’re a Shark Tank junkie, like I am, you’ve probably noticed that some of the best ideas the sharks invest in are pretty mundane and straight-forward. Take the for example the ridiculously popular Scrub Daddy sponge. To date it has been the single most successful ...

Why should brands care? Plastics is one of the biggest challenges the world is facing right now. Thanks to David Attenborough’s Blue Planet, consumers are suddenly aware of the thousands of tonnes of plastic filling the ocean. As plastic is so prolifically used, especially in packaging, brands are going to need to act quick to find plastic alternatives. In fact, ...

Like it or lump it, the “eco” market is not going anywhere. 66% of global consumers say they are willing to pay more for sustainable brands (Bain & Company). Despite global economic instability, last year the luxury market grew by 5% to an estimated €1.2 trillion globally (Bain). And Europe regained its place as the top region for luxury sales ...

What’s the business case for sustainable innovation? That’s the question I’ve been asked most in my years working on sustainability and the main reason clients cite for not innovating around social and environmental responsibility. Well now we have the answer; the business case is $12 trillion.

“Let the lion out of the cage”, a quote by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892), could apply to innovation… Ideas can be shackled. If an idea cannot be heard, explained, elaborated, even debated; it is at a disadvantage. Unable to move forward, it can’t be free and realize its potential. The free open flow of ideas leads to all kind of innovation. ...

A Review of Christina Grasseni's new book and account of the inner workings of Italy's solidarity purchase groups.The model is extremely innovative, both in terms of its social effect and financial implications.

Discover how to sustainably harvest 100,000 gallons of rainwater per year in your own back yard, by visiting Brad Lancaster in an urban desert as he reduces environmental and financial costs and produces free resources.

Tonight, the 2013 annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative will literally set the stage for the final presentations and announcement of the Hult Prize recipient. One team will walk away with one million dollars for their winning idea.

Sustainability is now accepted as good corporate practice. It has taken a while but we have all come to understand that the planet is a valuable resource that should be treated with care. It is now recognised that we need to design sustainability into our products..

BigBelly Solar created a smart network of waste & recycling stations made up of BigBelly compactors and/or SmartBelly components that send out text messages about their status through the mobile network to a web-based software system.