Environment

PYMNTS Intelligence: The EU Takes the Regulatory Lead, With the US Following Closely
PYMNTS Intelligence: The EU Takes the Regulatory Lead, With the US Following Closely
November 09, 2022  |  Blockchain

Blockchain is drawing government scrutiny worldwide as regulators seek to constrain fraudsters, limit its environmental impact and protect investors and enthusiasts from the technology’s potential...

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Zero-Waste Shopping Takes Root in Europe as Grocers Embrace Concept
Zero-Waste Shopping Takes Root in Europe as Grocers Embrace Concept
November 04, 2022  |  Retail

Not so long ago, anyone in search of packaging-free shopping opportunities had to seek out specialty retailers. Today, the landscape is changing as more mainstream...

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eGrocery Startups Push Niche Innovations to Swipe Share From Walmart, Amazon
eGrocery Startups Push Niche Innovations to Swipe Share From Walmart, Amazon
October 11, 2022  |  Startups

As consumers increasingly look to digital channels to meet their grocery needs, small, specialized players are getting creative in their efforts to gain share from...

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How Blockchain Tech Turns Trash Into Cash
How Blockchain Tech Turns Trash Into Cash
October 11, 2022  |  Blockchain

Chemical giant BASF expanded a 2-year-old Canadian plastics recycling pilot from British Columbia to Alberta June 1, bringing Edmonton and Calgary into “reciChain,” a blockchain-based...

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Ethereum’s New Green Blockchain Is Bitcoin’s Biggest Threat
Ethereum’s New Green Blockchain Is Bitcoin’s Biggest Threat
September 13, 2022  |  Blockchain

Using bitcoin for payments may not get as much chatter as it did at the beginning of the year, but under the hood, a lot’s...

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Fast Fashion, Circular Fashion Square Off on Sustainability Runway
Fast Fashion, Circular Fashion Square Off on Sustainability Runway
July 08, 2022  |  Wearables

It’s inexpensive and looks good just long enough, but fast fashion is taking flak for its environmental impact, potentially making circular fashion the next big...

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Welcome To The Decade Of Sustainability Rewards
Welcome To The Decade Of Sustainability Rewards
October 21, 2020  |  Loyalty & Rewards

The 1980s were known for consumers obsessing over airline miles, while the 2000s reflected shoppers’ love affair with getting cash back. But the 2020s could...

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Visa On How To Make Plastic Cards Sustainable
Visa On How To Make Plastic Cards Sustainable
June 19, 2020  |  VISA

Improving the world — and the environment — one (card present) transaction at a time. To that end, Visa said Tuesday (June 16) that it...

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Visa, CPI Card Group Launch Eco-Friendly Card
Visa, CPI Card Group Launch Eco-Friendly Card
June 16, 2020  |  VISA

Visa and CPI Card Group have partnered for the new Earthwise High Content Card, which a press release touts as made with up to 98...

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