As the climate emergency becomes more urgent, there is a growing expectation for capital to do more than generate profit. Investors are being called to direct their influence where it counts toward enterprises that repair, restore, and regenerate.
This is not a passing trend. It's a strategic shift. The investors of the future will be those who act today: intentionally, responsibly, and with a clear understanding of the world we need to build.
Read MoreAccording to the Meridian Institute’s Model Framework for Inclusive Waste Picker Integration, informal waste workers are the foundation of waste management systems in many parts of the world—especially in the Global South. The framework emphasizes the need to move from extractive systems (where workers are used but excluded) to models that promote:
Read MoreIn a recent global study by Aura, nearly 40% of consumers said they abandoned a purchase because the packaging wasn’t sustainable. This signals a fundamental change in how people perceive packaging—not as a throwaway utility, but as part of the product’s value and impact.
Read MoreEPR is a policy approach that makes producers responsible for the environmental footprint of their products from creation to disposal. It compels companies to actively manage, collect, and recycle waste from their products, fostering sustainable production and consumption patterns. Key components of EPR include lifecycle accountability, encouraging sustainable product design, and reducing environmental impact through a circular economy approach.
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