Environment news and trends

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

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 provider for all Rivian vehicles in the United States and Canada, the companies said in a Thursday (Dec. 14) press...

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

A ban on cards may be in the cards. Perhaps literally — at least for the plastic version of gift cards. The twin pressures that might lead to that conclusion lie with environmental impact and the looming specter of fraud. Earlier this month in California,...

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

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, the company said in a news release provided to PYMNTS Wednesday (Sept. 13). The move comes as H&M and others...

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

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 made changes both in-house and in conjunction with suppliers and vendors to reduce the need for extra packaging, and 11% of...

Interviews & Exclusives
Mobile Apps Transform Connected Homes Into Energy-Saving Havens

March 28, 2024
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 heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) sector, which according to Rheem Chief Technology Officer Alan Machuga, is witnessing heightened innovation to meet the need for greener and more efficient practices. […]

Welcome To The Decade Of Sustainability Rewards

October 21, 2020
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 be the decade of sustainability...

Visa On How To Make Plastic Cards Sustainable

June 19, 2020
Improving the world — and the environment — one (card present) transaction at a time. To that end, Visa said Tuesday (June 16) that it has joined with CPI Card...

Mastercard Tackles ‘Greening’ Plastic Cards

October 26, 2018
The world has a plastic problems — a fact illustrated earlier this week when researchers from the Environment Agency Austria and the Medical University of Vienna jointly presented evidence that...

Quick Reads
AT&T to Buy Rivian Electric Vehicles, Become Exclusive Connectivity Provider

December 14, 2023
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 provider for all Rivian vehicles in the United States and Canada, the companies said in a Thursday (Dec. 14) press release. AT&T will add Rivian Commercial Van and R1 vehicles […]

H&M Embraces Secondhand Retail With ‘Pre-Loved’ Collection

September 13, 2023
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, the company said in a...

Amazon Aims to Reduce Packaging Waste

August 11, 2023
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 made changes both in-house and...

Klarna Releases Donations and Other Tools for Climate Conscious Consumers

June 14, 2023
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, according to a Wednesday (June...