Established in 1978, Aveda developed one of the first globally-conscious beauty brands. With sustainability and environmental awareness at the core of its brand, it’s critical that Aveda can verify any claim it makes. The company operates on a “Soil to Bottle” traceability system, which tracks their sourcing processes with ... keep reading
Written by The Next Plays in August 2010, about Branding, Consumerism, Corporate Social Responsibility, Deforestation, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Industry & Business, Poverty & Development, Retail, Sustainability
What do you get when you mix a lighter-than-air blimp with a turbine system to generate electricity? Meet Magenn’s MARS, a tethered wind turbine that’s a) more mobile than turbines planted in the ground, b) can use stronger wind currents up to 1000 feet above ground, and c ... keep reading
Written by The Next Plays in July 2010, about Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Emissions, Energy Saving, Green energy, Industry & Business, Innovation, Pollution, Poverty & Development
Merakai designs and builds software and hardware for wireless networks. Merakai is partnering with non-profits and cities to help bring affordable internet access to people around the world and bridge the digital divide. Meraki is working with non-profit OneEconomy to install WiFi nodes to low-income housing complexes. They launched the ... keep reading
Written by The Next Plays in June 2010, about Industry & Business, Poverty & Development
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3M’s tradition of innovation is legendary. So when it was time to move premises, 3M ensured the new environment encouraged ... more »
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FISCHE° is a design strategy company with specialist knowledge in sustainable development. We work with governments, non-profits and the private ... more »
