In terms of brand initiatives, the focus for many has fallen on making all facets of a business sustainable. As concern for the planet grows, consumers are more likely inclined to pay attention to products and services that give back or are mindful of effects on the environment.
Many brand initiatives are ambitious, attempting to overhaul fundamental nodes in their mode of operation. Global companies are making concrete pledges to reduce their carbon footprint by a substantial amount in a given time span. For example, Zara vows to use sustainable materials exclusively by 2025 and supplements this with plans for eco-efficient retail spaces and a recycling program for clothes, McCormick, on the other hand, is eliminating single-use plastic and transitioning to planet-friendly packaging in the same period.
These sustainability-focused brand initiatives will go a long way to making the business ethical, creating pathways to battle climate change and delight audiences.
25 Sustainable Brand Initiatives
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Company Sustainability Commitments
McCormick Plans to Have 100% Recyclable Packaging by 2025
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Sustainable Brand Packaging Overhauls
PepsiCo Has Announced New Eco Water Packaging
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Recyclable Straw-Free Cup Lids
This New Starbucks Strawless Lid will Help the Brand Ditch Straws
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Eco-Friendly Beer Packaging
ShinDigger Brewing will Now Use Cepac Sustainable Packaging Solutions
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Sustainable Cup Solutions
McDonald's and Starbucks Have Joined Forces for Ecological Change
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Eco-Friendly Grocery Chain Initiatives
Grocery Chain Waitrose Will Stop Distributing Paper Cups
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Sustainable Snack Bar Packaging
Yes! Snack Bars Now Feature a Recyclable Paper Wrapper
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Straw-Eliminating Initiatives
KFC Hong Kong and Macau Will Eliminate Single-Use Plastics
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Eco-Friendly High-Fashion Practices
Burberry Makes Moves Toward a More Sustainable Process
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Hospitality Business Recycling Pledges
Hilton Hotels Plan to Recycle One Million Bars of Soap
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Grocery Store-Led Plastic Bans
Whole Foods Has Announced It Will Reduce Single-Use Plastics
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Reusable Eco-Friendly Bags
Uniqlo Announces Sustainability-Focused Changes Starting September 1st
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Cannabis Packaging Recycling Programs
Tweed x TerraCycle Launched a Canada-Wide Recycling Program
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Easy Aluminium Recycling Initiatives
Recycling Nespresso Capsules is Super Efficient with This Bag
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Packaging-Reclaiming Programs
Beauty Kitchen's Initiative Cuts Down on Beauty Packaging Waste
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Repurposed Clothing Recycling Programs
The UNIQLO Sustainability Program Collects Unused Clothing
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Paper Fast Food Straws
UK McDonald's Straws Will Be Swapped for Eco-Friendly Alternatives
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Sustainable Production Model Pledges
Zara Vows to Be Using 100% Sustainable Materials by 2025
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Incentivized Furniture Recycling Programs
IKEA's Take Back Program Encourages Consumers to Recycle
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Circular Fashion Programs
Taylor Stitch's Restitch Program Enhances the Circular Fashion Economy
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Reusable Airport Cup Programs
Starbucks is Trialing a Reusable Cup Program at Gatwick Airport
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National Razor Recycling Initiatives
Gillette & TerraCycle Launch an Extensive Recycling Program
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Plastic Reducing Sportswear Pledges
adidas is Eliminating the Use of Virgin Plastics
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Recycled E-Waste Medals
Tokyo is Striving to Meet Sustainable Goals with 2020 Olympic Medals
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Cruelty-Free Cosmetic Mega-Brands
Covergirl Received the Leaping Bunny Cruelty-Free Certification
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Model-Backed Carrying Capsules
Catriona Gray Unveils Her Very Own Sustainable Bag Collection
Ethical Fashion Empowerment
Risa Vancouver Partners with Indian Artisans for Sustainable Bags
Biodegradable Womenswear Blazers
Lotta Ludwigson's ALVA Blazer Applies Cradle-to-Cradle Design
Eco Retailer-Supporting Programs
Soft N Dry Launched Its Retail Consumer Connection Programme
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Recycling Plant Fashion Shoots
Stella Mccartney's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Spotlight Cara Delevingn
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Eco-Conscious Coffee Programs
Costa Coffee's Club Loyalty Scheme Rewards Eco-Minded Customers
Sustainable Packaging Initiatives
Cafe Spice Transitions to Polypropylene Plastic Trays
Environmental Cost Receipts
ASKET's Impact Receipts Measure Water Usage, CO2 Emissions & More
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Upcycled Automotive Fashion
Nio's Blue Sky Lab Repurposes Materials from Car Manufacturing
Sustainable PET Dairy Packaging
Coop and Emmi Launch the New Sustainable Dairy Packaging
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
E-Commerce Recycling Programs
GUESS Launched GUESS Again in Partnership with SuperCircle
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Sustainable Canadian Fashion Brands
FREED Was Nominated in the 2023 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Fully Circular Fashion Brands
Reformation Aims to be 100% Circular by 2030 with 'RefRecycling'
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Timepiece Takeback Programs
Timex ReWound is the World's First Circular Program for Watches
Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Eco-Friendly Spirit Packaging
Diageo and EcoSpirits Partnered on New Circular Packaging
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Rewarding Recycling Initiatives
Patagonia's Worn Wear Recycling Program Helps Eliminate Waste
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Next-Gen Laundry Capsules
Unilever Launches a Powerful and Sustainable Laundry Capsule
Sustainable Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
Beauty Recycling Programs
Shoppers Drug Mart Launches Recycling Program for Quo Beauty Cosmetics
Vacation-Inspired Clothing Lines
Saint Holiday Emphasizes Sustainability & Ethical Manufacturing
Chic Sustainable Underwear Brands
Subset Formerly Known as Knickey, Launches in North America
Retailer E-Waste Disposal Programs
Staples Canada & eCycle Solutions are Redefining Tech Recycling
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
All-Red Tomato Rebrands
Pomì Unveils a New Sustainable Design to Attract Consumer Attention
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Plastic Ring-Eliminating Packaging Machines
Labatt Breweries of Canada Invests in Sustainability
Plastic Waste Brand Initiatives
Roberts Beauty Partnered with Oceanworks to Reduce Plastic Use
Waste-Reducing Beauty Lines
Quo Beauty and Shoppers Drug Mart Debut More Planet Love Package
Pet Store Recycling Initiatives
The Pet Supplies Plus Recycle Program Features TerraCycle
Circular Packaging Services
Returnity's 'In Rotation' AIms to Reduce Packaging Waste
Textile Recycling Solutions
SuperCircle Secures $7M to Enhance Textile Recycling Infrastructure
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Pact Coffee Debuts a New Recyclable Packaging Design
Recyclable Paper Packaging Initiatives
Walmart is Swapping to Recyclable Packaging on All Channels
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Animal Welfare Initiatives
Max Mara Fashion Group Announced its Commitment to be Fur-Free
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
Canadian Eco Packaging Expansions
The Body Shop Recently Expanded its Refill Program to Canada
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Biodegradable Menstrual Pads
C is an Eco-Friendly Feminine Care Brand Founded by Two Saudi Sisters
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Reusable Cup Programs
Starbucks is Participating in a City-Wide Collaborative Reuse Project
Sustainable Bikini Fashion Shows
Space Swap Promotes Eco-conscious Fashion with Its Fashion Show
Sustainable Department Store Initiatives
John Lewis' Furniture Will Use Local Farm-Sourced Leather
Forest-Friendly Fashion Partnerships
GANNI and Canopy Join Forces to Enhance Sustainability
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Sustainable Medication Expansions
Cabinet Health is Launching 14 Products at Target
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Digital Passport Partnerships
Viamedici Partnered with Sustain360 on Environmental Initiatives
Eco-Conscious Production Facilities
Soorty Enterprises Achieves SBTi Validation for Its Eco Goals
Carbon Capture Clothing Collaborations
Walmart and Rubi Labs Have Partnered on a Pilot Project
Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel
Deadbyrd Trademark Ecowear Launches its New Adventure Line
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags
Targus is Expanding its Eco-Friendly Product Offerings
Sustainable Zero Waste Initiatives
LILYSILK is Unveiling a Series of New Zero Waste Initiatives
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
Plastic-Cutting Retail Initiatives
Amazon is Cutting Its Plastic Use in North America
Sustainable Nappy Packaging
Big Fish Reworks the Bambino Mio Brand's Packaging with Less Plastic
Clothing Recycling Services
Marine Layer and Trashie Lead Sustainable Fashion with New Initiative
Sustainability-Focused Adventure Gear
Sympl Aims to Revolutionize Adventure Gear Design
Sustainable Luxury Knitwear
Sheep Inc. is Pioneering Sustainable Luxury in Merino Wool Knitwear
Sustainable Disposing Initiatives
The Perfume Shop Has Updated Its Recycling System
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Star-Led Luxury Fashion Campaigns
PRADA's Re-Nylon Collection Welcomes Renowned Actors
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Educational Agriculture Platforms
The Accountability Framework Initiative Emphasizes Ethics
Eco-Minded Leather Variants
Tata International's New Eco-Friendly Leather Hopes to Spark Change
Recycling Fashion Promotions
&OR Partnered with SuperCircle for Global Recycling Day in November
Expanded Denim Recycling Programs
Anthropologie Customers Can Turn In Worn Denim to be Repurposed
Waste Reduction Campaigns
Rhyme & Reason's #NoNewPlastic Encourages Small Daily Actions
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Sustainable Textile Industry Practice
Soorty Introduces the Soorty Regenagri Initiative (SRI)
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Eco-Friendly Timepiece Stores
Heinemann Oceania Unveils Two Sustainable Concept Stores
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Sustainable DMO-Focused Initiatives
Expedia Group Debuts Two Innovative Programs for DMOs
Mindful Travel Lineups
farans Offers Up Sustainable Travel Accessories for Mindful Exploration
Pre-Loved Clothing Platforms
Zara is Expanding its Pre-Owned Platform for Eco-Shopping
Sustainable Brand Certificates
b, halfmoon Recently Became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp™)
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Secure Card Recycling Systems
Mastercard and HSBC are Making the Card Industry More Sustainable
Sustainability-Focused Seafood Initiatives
Hailia Has Expanded its Use of Fish Byproducts
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Pet Product Takeback Services
PetSmart Unveils the New Sustainable Pet Product Takeback Programs
Outdoorsy Branding Initiatives
REI Co-Op Continues Its Tradition of Closing All 190 Locations
Eco Meal Program Initiatives
The Home Chef Food Rescue Program Redirects Surplus and Waste
Paper Packaging Recycle Stations
Co-cre8 Debuts the New Paper Cup Collection and Recycling Service
Purposeful Brand Transformations
Decathlon Unveils a New Brand Identity, Logo and Brand Purpose
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Sustainable Eurovision Capsules
LJMU Fashion Students are Designing a Sustainable Fashion Capsule
Sustainability-Focused Guitar Lines
C. F. Martin & Co.® Boasts Sustainable Guitars & Initiatives
Clog Takeback Programs
Crocs Introduces Innovative Retail Takeback Program for Sustainability
Luxury Hotel ESG Commitments
Accor is Increasing its Sustainability Efforts and Elevating Comfort
Sustainability-Focused Building Renovations
Climate Group Launches the Renovation Revolution
Regulated Sustainability Solutions
FoodChain ID Unveils a Suite of Solutions for Sustainable CPG
Sustainability-Committed Food Brands
Primient Announces a Substantial $700 Million Investment
Sustainable Service Industry Toolkits
RECOUP Has Launched a New 'Bring it Back' Toolkit with PECT
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
GHG-Reducing Hotels
Choice Hotels is Committed to Reducing its Eco Footprint through Various Means
Sustainable Barley-Growing Systems
Chivas Brothers Unveils a New Sustainable Agriculture Program