October 8, 2012
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	Small Is Beautiful #1: How Small Brands Are Making Sustainability Look Like It's No Sweat In this series of blogs I want to concentrate on the smaller, newer businesses that are paving the way for new systems, business models and ways of meeting customer needs. They're challenging old-school models, the ones wrapped up in years of investment that incumbents are beginning to rethink but are loathe to get rid of. Read More...

ALSO THIS WEEK Hershey To Source 100% Certified Cocoa by 2020 The Hershey Company on Wednesday announced it will source 100 percent certified cocoa for its global chocolate product lines by 2020 and accelerate its programs to help eliminate child labor in the cocoa regions of West Africa. Studies estimate 284,000 children work on cocoa farms in West Africa. Read More... Day One of SOCAP12 Highlights Women's Role in the Future of Impact Investing SOCAP got off to a strong start yesterday — with an unusually heavy focus on social change strategy and tools, for a conference known for its networking and inspiring speakers. Even with my experience with impact investing, I was learning about new ways to connect with investors, accelerate social enterprises and unlock capital for social change. Here are my highlights from Day One. Read More... Call for Content! November's Issue in Focus: The Science of Sustainability Calling all innovators and implementers! During the month of November 2012, Sustainable Brands will be publishing a new "SB Issues in Focus" editorial package, including daily features, interviews and case studies on "The Science of Sustainability." Content proposals are due Monday, October 15. Read More... Human Safety Startups Get Cash Injection After a successful first year, Hub Ventures and Lakeland Ventures Development are renewing their partnership to invest in companies that save lives and improve human safety, health and wellbeing. Last year's partnership saw investments in three firms: StreetOwl, DIIME and CheckInOn.Me. Read More... Do you want to share your insights, observations and points of view regularly with the readers of SB Business Weekly? To be considered as a contributor, please email our editorial department with your relevant credentials, several column ideas and 1 writing sample. Please review our editorial guidelines before submitting.       Solution Providers:                       Sustainable Life Media is home for business professionals looking to build new value and competitive advantage by innovating more sustainable processes, practices and products. We bring you top stories related to the what, who and how of environmental and social innovation, and help you connect with thought leaders, peers, partners and solutions providers that can help you quickly reach your goals.                       Terms of Use      Privacy      Unsubscribe     Contact     This work is licensed under a CreativeCommons License. Copyright Sustainable Life Media Inc. 2012