What is a B Corp? A certified B Corp is an organization committed to the highest standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. The B Lab is the non-profit that certifies these companies. Becoming a B Corp is a powerful way to build credibility and trust in a business. The certification…
How might a next generation fiber cup be designed? Could the design make it recoverable on a global scale and maintain the performance we expect from a cup? Here are some key takeaways from IDEO to keep in mind when designing a new reuse system.Sure, many headlines about reuse are still in pilot phase, but brands and retailers have to…
ConsumptionDespite the many efforts, environmental threats continued to be intensified. That doesn’t mean, however, that efforts are not being made. Consumption is defined as the use of goods and services by a household. It is a component in the calculation of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Gross domestic product (GDP) is a standard measure of a…
Five year anniversary for the Paris AgreementClimate emergency… What would it look like? Is anyone listening? Yes, but they are distracted with so many challenges coming in 2020, people, governments, and organizations are tired. But, they can’t let up. UN Secretary-general Antonio Guterres highlighted the issue with a plea, “If not now, when?” on December 12, 2020…
8 Ways to Rebuild a Stronger Ocean Economy After COVID-19 If the ocean were a nation, it would rank as the 7th largest economy in the world. This article suggests 8 ways to rebuild the ocean economy. Almost no facet of our global economy has been immune to the COVID-19 crisis. The long arm of…
Increasing Soil Health: Resilience to Drought and Extreme Rainfall No-till and cover crops can help stabilize yields, improve agricultural productivity, and build resiliency through increased soil organic carbon content and soil water storage.Extreme weather events, such as extended drought and heavy precipitation, are out of landowners’ and growers’ control; but through effective soil health management…
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Peak Sustainability Group Joins Maul Foster & Alongi
We are excited to announce that Peak Sustainability has joined Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc., a leading Pacific Northwest multidisciplinary firm specializing in environmental, planning, engineering, GIS and data analysis, communications, and health and safety services.
We are still the same great people providing you with excellent service. We look forward to working together to help our clients and communities create a sustainable future.