VF Corp aiming for zero waste in distribution centers by end of 2021

 72% of VF Corp’s distribution facilities are currently verified zero-waste, meaning 95% or more of their waste is diverted from landfill. The company is now working to…

Scratching a living in Myanmar’s storied ‘land of rubies’

Myanmar produces more than 80 percent of the world’s rubies, yet decades of isolation under the former military junta means the industry remains cloaked in mystery.But the…

Sweden’s H&M signs agreement to open new solar park

Under the long-term agreement, the solar park, located in Hultsfred, Sweden, will provide H&M group with local renewable energy and guarantees of origin, putting the company one…

Sneakers made with dandelions, a new sustainable source for Cole Haan

What do seaweed, grapes, mushrooms, cacti and sugar cane have in common? At first glance, nothing, except that they all embody, in their own way, the riches…

Ruyi Group partners with Singapore’s DBS bank to fund growth

The deal has a term of five years, and is designed to ensure Ruyi has the ability to expand strategically and leverage acquisition opportunities. Ruyi Group is…

U.S. consumer prices rise; underlying inflation muted for now

The mixed report from the Labor Department on Wednesday did not change expectations that inflation will push higher and exceed the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, a flexible…