Organizations
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04-02-19
AmerisourceBergen Foundation Donates $150,000 to Southeastern Guide Dogs to Support Training and Placing of Guide Dogs and Companion Dogs
The AmerisourceBergen Foundation, an independent not-for-profit charitable giving organization focused on human and animal health solutions, announced today a $150,000 donation to Southeastern Guide Dogs, a nonprofit focused on transforming lives by creating and nurturing extraordinary partnershi...
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04-02-19
Nonprofits Sue Panera Bread for Deceptive Marketing of Foods as ‘Clean’
Nonprofits Clean Label Project and GMO Free USA filed a lawsuit against Panera Bread for deceptive marketing and sale of certain bread products, sandwiches and other goods as “clean,” after products tested positive for
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03-28-19
ISEAL Members Putting Certification on the Map
Geospatial data has become part of our everyday lives. We increasingly depend on apps and programs that use map-based information to provide useful insights. In the world of sustainability standards, there’s huge potential to use mapping tools – and ISEAL members have recently come together t...
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03-27-19
Soil Health Training to Supply Growing Demand for Sustainable Cotton
The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the nonprofit organization charged with safeguarding and enhancing soil health, has announced it will launch “Healthy Soils for Sustainable Cotton,” a continuous engagement project to help U.S. cotton farmers increase soil health on their farms. In additi...
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03-27-19
Report Uncovers Prevalence of Glyphosate in Restaurant Foods
Nonprofit organization GMO Free USA today published the report, “Eating Out: A Date with Glyphosate.” The report details the results of food tests for glyphosate residue, across fifteen popular fast food and casual restaurants in the U.S.
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03-25-19
METRO AG, Mars, Incorporated, Mondelēz International and Target Executives to Lead Sustainability Committee at The Consumer Goods Forum
The Consumer Goods Forum announced today that the Sustainability Steering Committee has elected a new leadership team, for a two-year renewable term. Christine Montenegro McGrath, Vice President and Chief of Global Impact Officer, Mondelēz International will join Barry Parkin, Chief Procurement ...
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03-14-19
Soil Health, Human Health Research Priorities Identified
The Soil Health Institute (SHI) today released the Conference on Connections Between Soil Health and Human Health report, which includes recommendations for better understanding soil health - human health relationships. The conference was designed to bring the soil health and human healt...
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03-06-19
Consumer Goods Companies Make ‘Significant Improvement’ in Supporting Healthier Lives, According to New Data
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) today published the latest results from its global survey that looks at how consumer goods retailers and manufacturers are helping to empower healthier consumers worldwide. Data from the
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03-05-19
Invention Education, a Transformational Approach to Preparing Students for an Ever-Changing Workforce, Debuts at SXSW EDU 2019
In recognition of the growing momentum behind Invention Education, The Lemelson Foundation, a leading funder dedicated to advancing invention in service of social and economic change, will join with partners to discuss this new educational paradigm for the first time at SXSW EDU 2019, March 4-7, ...
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03-04-19
AmerisourceBergen Foundation Donates to 30+ Organizations to Address Opioid Education
The AmerisourceBergen Foundation today announced further progress in its commitment to partner with community-based organizations to help prevent opioid misuse and promote safe disposal. Through its Opioid Resource Grant Program, the Foundation awarded more than 30 organizations demonstrating com...
