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Our Power, Our Planet - and every imperfect step in between

Earth Day 2026 carries a clear message: environmental progress doesn't depend on any single administration or election—it is sustained by the actions of ordinary people, communities, and families. This year's theme, Our

Apr 22, 20262 min
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Most Americans Accept Climate Change - But The Story is More Nuanced Than That

Most Americans feel only partly informed about climate change

Apr 16, 20263 min
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The Retailer Sustainability Gap is Real — and It's Time to Close it

59% want sustainability prioritized — only 41% think retailers deliver

Apr 9, 20261 min
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Age Determines Where Shoppers Look for Eco-Friendly Product Information

The package is the best place to communicate — for almost half of shoppers.

Apr 1, 20262 min
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Waste Starts in the Kitchen, and with Plastic Packaging it Comes In.

International Day of Zero Waste (March 30,2026) reminds us that reducing waste starts at the plate and that reducing food waste is one of the top climate solutions available to us. And while the food itself is the focus

Mar 26, 20262 min
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Make Recycling Easy, Then Make It Obvious

63% of consumers recycle the basics, but struggle with complex packaging

Mar 18, 20261 min
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Operational Proof Beats Broad Promises

53% of buyers have purchased products in the past 12 months because companies reduced waste

Mar 3, 20262 min
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Recycling Realities Differ By Where You Live

The same package meets different infrastructures across the country. Regional swings are material: the Northeast consistently outperforms the South on recycling frequency, highlighting how access, policy, and local syste

Feb 26, 20262 min
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Health Turns Packaging Into A Decision Lever

81% of consumers are concerned about PFAS "Forever Chemicals" in their packaging.

Feb 19, 20262 min
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Trust, Verified: What Honest Abe Might Say About Green Claims

More consumers distrust green claims (57%) than trust them—creating a white space for brands that can prove their commitments

Feb 11, 20263 min
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Lead with Health to Unlock Sustainable Choices

Health is the bridge that turns eco-intent into everyday action

Jan 22, 20262 min
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Parental Influence & Environmental Education

Parents aren’t just teaching values—they’re shaping everyday sustainability habits and the choices that become the next default.

Jan 22, 20261 min

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