sustainability

The fashion industry has made progress in recent years toward becoming more sustainable. But the data shows the movement hasn’t been enough to mitigate negative effects, and most companies so…

Each year, 12.7 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean. Around the world, public entities and advocacy organizations are working toward finding solutions to reduce plastic pollution and…

Whether you’re into a Green New Deal or not, it’s clear that companies are increasingly paying attention to how their business operations affect the environment. In 2016, over 82 percent…

Atlanta-based Cove.Tool, an energy efficiency automation platform for the building industry, has closed a $750K seed round to ramp up their marketing, sales and development. The team is confident that…

In a time where environmental regulations are increasingly becoming looser, entrepreneur Mark Cleveland believes that one of the biggest contributors to climate change — carbon emissions released by cars —…

Hytch, a sustainability-focused ridesharing tracking platform, is the first recipient of the first southeastern-focused impact investing fund. The $1.71 million fund was established last year by public-private entrepreneurial support organization…

Compostwheels, an Atlanta-based tech-enabled compost pickup service, has merged with Raleigh-based CompostNow to form a more comprehensive company with services across the compost spectrum. The combined company, which will operate…

Many organizations have realized the need for using and promoting recycled and sustainable materials — the Atlanta Tech Village has even committed to becoming 100 percent carbon neutral by 2035…