Environment

Mobile Apps Transform Connected Homes Into Energy-Saving Havens
Mobile Apps Transform Connected Homes Into Energy-Saving Havens
March 28, 2024  |  Mobile Applications

Amid global efforts aimed at decarbonization and energy efficiency, the demand for smarter, more environmentally conscious solutions is intensifying. The imperative extends to the traditional...

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AT&T to Buy Rivian Electric Vehicles, Become Exclusive Connectivity Provider
AT&T to Buy Rivian Electric Vehicles, Become Exclusive Connectivity Provider
December 14, 2023  |  Connected Economy

AT&T will buy Rivian electric vehicles (EVs) and add those vehicles to its fleet in early 2024. In addition, AT&T was named the exclusive connectivity...

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Environmental and Fraud Concerns Could Kill Plastic Gift Cards
Environmental and Fraud Concerns Could Kill Plastic Gift Cards
September 28, 2023  |  Gift Cards

A ban on cards may be in the cards. Perhaps literally — at least for the plastic version of gift cards. The twin pressures that...

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H&M Embraces Secondhand Retail With ‘Pre-Loved’ Collection
H&M Embraces Secondhand Retail With ‘Pre-Loved’ Collection
September 13, 2023  |  Retail

H&M is planning to sell secondhand clothing from its flagship London store. The Swedish apparel retailer will debut its “Pre-Loved” collection of womenswear Oct. 5,...

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Amazon Aims to Reduce Packaging Waste
Amazon Aims to Reduce Packaging Waste
August 11, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon is working toward reducing its use of packaging and now has millions of orders arriving to customers with no extra box. The retail giant has...

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Klarna Releases Donations and Other Tools for Climate Conscious Consumers
Klarna Releases Donations and Other Tools for Climate Conscious Consumers
June 14, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Payments network Klarna has debuted new products geared toward environmentally-conscious shoppers. The company launched its top-up donations feature and an upgraded carbon footprint tracking tool,...

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Lululemon Adds Textile Recycling to Its Circularity Initiatives
Lululemon Adds Textile Recycling to Its Circularity Initiatives
May 19, 2023  |  Retail

Lululemon has made a minority investment in Australian recycling company Samsara Eco. The companies will collaborate to make recycled nylon and polyester from the apparel waste generated while producing...

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Landing International and ClearForMe Streamline ‘Clean’ Beauty Product Procurement
Landing International and ClearForMe Streamline ‘Clean’ Beauty Product Procurement
April 10, 2023  |  Retail

Landing International and ClearForMe have partnered to help brands educate the retail beauty advisors who sell their products. By integrating Landing International’s online marketplace and...

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Walmart Adds Juice to EV Fast Charging Network
Walmart Adds Juice to EV Fast Charging Network
April 06, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart is expanding its electric vehicle charging capabilities in a bid to promote EV ownership. “By 2030, we intend to build our own EV fast-charging...

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