The national nonprofit Responsible Battery Coalition (RBC) has been accepted as an affiliate member of the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory. JCESR, just renewed by the U.S. Department of Energy for another five years, created an affiliate program that brings together small and large businesses, nonprofits, universities and national laboratories to further promote public-private partnerships. The stakeholder organizations are involved in electrical energy storage, ranging from chemical and material manufacturers to battery system integrators and testers. As new technologies are developed and needs identified, affiliates have the opportunity to engage with the research to accelerate innovation.

You can offset the waste created by health and wellness products that do not yet fit into the current recycling system by choosing brands committed to taking responsibility for their packaging. For example, NOW works with TerraCycle to make sure its pouches and packaging are 100 percent nationally recyclable, also offering a solution for its line of natural toothpastes.

We asked our network: “What does the ‘future of work’ mean to you? What are you doing in your business to prepare for or address that future?” We got responses from dozens of top conscious business leaders. While we could have filled the whole issue with their insights, we decided to bring you just a sample of their predictions, questions, and best practices.

Are you planning a beary be-witching Halloween party? Perhaps you’re having your kids’ friends over for a bash to eat, drink, and be scary? Parties and special events don’t have to haunt you with lot of waste. There are ways you can reduce waste and your impact on the environment when planning your franken-tastic gathering.

Speaking of garbage, the intermediate level is a great time to get serious about recycling. Look for programs that recycle items cities often don’t. TerraCycle, for example, collects everything from sheet masks and coffee capsules to light bulbs and batteries. Some brands or retailers, including L’Occitane, Nespresso and Staples, will also recycle your empties if you drop them off in-store or mail them in. Plus, there are often added incentives: At M.A.C, you can score a free lipstick if you bring back six finished products.

If you do find yourself over-stocked in traditional candy wrappers try to re-purpose them instead of tossing them out. Can you turn wrappers into a tote bag or a fun kid’s craft project like a necklace or a bracelet? Finally, a waste recycling company called TerraCycle allows you to collect your waste and send it to them to use for a variety of recycled applications.

A GH survey recently revealed that readers (like you!) are eager to make sustainable choices, especially when shopping for skincare, baby products and home cleaners. That’s why on November 8, the GH Institute is teaming up with Made Safe, an organization that educates consumers and companies about nontoxic ingredients, to host the second Raise the Green Bar Summit.  

A Sneak Peek of Our 2018 Event

We can’t wait for our exciting lineup of speakers, including entrepreneur and actress Alicia Silverstone, Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle, and other leading industry voices.