My Journal

Most major brands communicate their climate goals in some way.  Messaging comes in the form of net zero targets, emissions reductions, adherence to a standard, compliance to regulations or a list of actions that lead to the belief that they are addressing the...

The list below contains people interacted with, company name, website link and a key takeaway from the presentation and/or individual conversation.  Happy to go further if you would like more details on any of the below, a blog post for your website or to...

Common big picture sustainability issues for organizations are often in news cycles, in marketing communications, on sustainability websites and in reports.  Targeting carbon neutrality by 2050, moving away from harmful chemicals by 2035, sustainable sourcing...

A walk in the woods renews and recharges. Renews my sense of place and recharges my efforts to continue my work in sustainability. A trip to the Harvard Forest offered a walk in the woods I had never experienced. Located in northern central Massachusetts, the Harvard...

Business sustainability in the form of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is not easy to define.  Maybe this helps. Instead of thinking of ESG as a universal indicator of future performance, think of it as a specific set of criteria per organization that...

I sank to the back of the group.  People’s instinct for bunching closer to the guide and my purposeful slow pace combined to offer me time and space to better experience the focus of our visit.  I have been on two other tours like this one. One in Albany,...

In today's business landscape, sustainability isn't just a buzzword, it's a fundamental aspect of building and growing a successful enterprise. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, the importance of embracing sustainable practices cannot be...

Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) event Boston 2023 Sept 23rd to 25th 2023 The Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) Boston event brought together over 500 member organizations (companies, non for profits, government etc) to offer information and insights to move...

Even though the SEC climate disclosure rules continue to be delayed, at some point, there will likely be some rules surrounding reporting on carbon for publicly traded companies.  The rule will likely have a far-reaching scope and cause change for years to...

Being immersed in the field of sustainability as a business owner, salesperson, consultant, speaker and author for years, I find the word “sustainability” is met with three general reactions.  My amateur non-verbal people reading skills aside, I see wide eyed...

Clear View Packaging and the Circular Economy A circular economy refers to a regenerative economic system whereby waste, and process by-products are turned into new inputs for new products. The regeneration is achieved through material choice, long lasting...

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition is the largest North American organization striving to move packaging in a more sustainable direction. Six hundred plus member companies, non-governmental organizations and government groups gathered in San Francisco in April 2022....