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  Dr. Bronner’s made headlines in February when it stepped away from renewing its B Corp Certification, a recognition the 75-year-old soapmaker has marketed prominently since 2015. The company is instead putting its energy into an emerging initiative, called Purpose Pledge, that it started developing two years ago with impact consulting firm Lift Economy and…

  Corporate profiles in Trellis’ Chasing Net Zero series are raising useful questions about the strengths and gaps of corporate net-zero progress — questions that advocates must continue to wrestle with during this “period of reckoning” for climate action. As the series continues, it’s important for the analysis to highlight a critical question too often overlooked…

Office properties in vibrant mixed-use districts are dramatically outperforming the rest of the U.S. office market, thanks to post-pandemic demographic shifts and growing preferences for “live-work-play” environments, according to JLL’s Lifestyle Office Markets research report. The report identifies “lifestyle office markets” as mixed-use regions that combine urban amenities with suburban accessibility, featuring moderate density, convenient…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it has noticed that many facilities are unknowingly violating hazardous waste disposal regulations. The Agency is encouraging businesses, schools, and other small facilities to double-check how they handle hazardous waste to avoid costly violations. “A common issue is shipping regulated amounts of hazardous waste without first obtaining the required EPA…

Sustainable flooring has become an essential “must have” element for commercial buildings. And thanks to recent technological advancements, the quality of materials, ease of installation and maintenance have improved dramatically. That said, continuous improvement means building operation managers need to stay ahead of the curve and have a thorough understanding of the products available to…

  As concerns about children’s screen time and mental health continue to rise, playgrounds are no longer viewed as just recreational amenities—they’re being reimagined as tools that support social-emotional development, mental well-being, and inclusive community-building. Research shows that children in the U.S. between the ages of 8 and 18 spend an average of 7.5 hours…