How Can IT and Big Data Help Us Innovate for a More Sustainable Future?

				July 2, 2013



	New Novozymes Technology Boosts Biofuels Productivity
	Technology has a critical role as U.S. energy policy makers continue to place a huge emphasis on corn ethanol, especially in the Midwest. Part of the answer lies in enzymes. To that end, Novozymes recently unveiled new enzymes that boost ethanol and oil from corn while saving biofuel plants energy and money. READ MORE


	How Can Information Technology and Big Data Help Us Innovate for a More Sustainable Future?
	Calling all technologists and data-heads! Beginning in August, Sustainable Brands will launch a new Issues in Focus editorial channel examining how information technology and data are being used as platforms for innovation in sustainability. Guest editor Bart King of New Growth Communications and the SB editorial team are seeking articles, interviews and case studies for publication. READ MORE


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	SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Celebrating the Emergence of a New Generation of Business Innovators
	When you look at the environmental and social challenges we face, it's often tough to stay optimistic. I normally focus on how corporations are managing these issues, but at SB'13 last month, I met some entrepreneurs who inspired me. They are leading small enterprises that will help solve some very big problems, and sometimes multiple challenges, all for a profit. READ MORE



	SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Oshenite®: The Marine Mineral That Could Revolutionize Plastic Packaging
	Oshenite® allows environmentally conscience brand owners and manufacturers to produce or use plastic packaging with reduced amounts of fossil fuel-based resins. The mineral can replace these resins in a wide range of flexible and rigid applications and offers environmental and economic benefits — without sacrificing performance or contaminating recycling streams. READ MORE


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	Brands and Retailers Holding Back on Green Message Ryan Partnership Recyclebank Reduces Carbon Footprint 27 Percent from 2011 to 2012, Funds NativeEnergy Clean Water Initiative NativeEnergy Goodbye Tree Huggers, Hello Brand Huggers Shelton Group

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