π Ecodrive Newsletter: Issue 002
This week we look at a brand planting trees whilst fighting food waste, ocean inspired bags, why eco-verification matters for your business, and plans for a Green Corridor in Africa π΄π¦
Issue: 002
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We hope you're enjoying a strong end to January and a great start to the year.
Weβre back with Issue 002 of the Ecodrive newsletter bringing you positive green vibes, brand spotlights, sustainability wins, and a few company updates.
Think of this as your quick hit of impact news, without the doomscrolling. Letβs get into it...
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We love celebrating the amazing work our partner brands are doing. This week, weβre shining the light on...
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Ambrosia Produce Bags
With an environmentally friendly footprint all the way from production to post-sale, this is a company making big eco-impact.
Co-founder Jordan joined us to talk more about preventing food waste, sourcing materials responsibly and how planting trees with every purchase has helped to grow the business.
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McWilliam Bags
Since launching their ocean plastic removal partnership with Ecodrive last year, McWilliam Bags has helped to clean 2,357 lbs of plastic and trash from our oceans.
Take a look at their round-up post here.
And stay tuned for an in-depth conversation with the company's founder in our next newsletter issue.
ππΌ Make sure to follow @ambrosiaproducebag and @mcwilliam_bags to stay up to date on their impact!
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Why Verification Matters
Ecodrive's unrivaled verification technology has far-reaching benefits.
We put together a deep-dive on what that means for your business, your customers and the planet.
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Speaking of Verification...
Impact IDs are live and landing in the inboxes of thousands of customers.
Want to empower your community to track the exact tree planted or pound of plastic pulled by their order?
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β»οΈ IKEAβs largest retailer, Ingka Group, has announced a β¬1 billion investment in recycling companies to tackle waste from its products.
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π΄ The Democratic Republic of the Congo is launching the Kivu-Kinshasa Green Corridor, a massive conservation area designed to protect the worldβs largest tropical forest carbon sink.
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π Japanese scientists have developed a durable plastic that does not contribute to microplastic pollution in our oceans.
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As always, thanks for reading and for being part of the movement towards a better future for our planet.
Weβll catch you in the next issue, but until then, keep making an impact in all the ways that matter!
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