Entrepreneurs are closing the loop on waste

This year, the bullfrogpowered community supported five cleantech ventures that are based on circular economy principles: reducing our burden on the environment, creating long-lasting products, and finding value in waste.

See how these startups are rethinking traditional business models in this blog post co-written with the Centre for Social Innovation.

How insurers can move the needle on climate change

Insurers have a vested interest in preventing the worst effects of climate change. They also have sophisticated knowledge of climate risks, considerable capital, and contacts across industries.

These factors make insurers a powerful force. We spoke to Co-operators, Definity, and Munich Re about decarbonizing their operations and beyond.

What role can insurance companies play in addressing climate change?

Let's talk carbon offsets

Offsets are used to counterbalance emissions from one activity by reducing or preventing emissions elsewhere. But how can we know if an offset is trustworthy?

Suha Jethalal, President of Bullfrog Power, spoke on Disruptors, an RBC podcast, to answer the essential questions about offsetting.

What do you need to know before buying offsets?

Are we ready for sustainable packaging?

Forward-thinking companies like Rootree are manufacturing recyclable and compostable packaging, but waste management facilities aren't always equipped to process it.

We spoke to Rootree to learn more about the growing demand for green packaging, and how our waste management system can adapt.

Can our waste management system evolve to meet our sustainability needs?

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