Welcome to the Laws of Nature for Sustainable Business blog series! Last week, I introduced the idea of connecting the Laws of Nature with emerging sustainability regulations. This week, I am am going to dive deeper into a specific law, which is the Law of Conservation of Matter, and connect natural laws to real regulatory…
Category: Sustainability Regulation & Compliance
What Brands Need to Know About California’s November 15, 2025 EPR Reporting Deadline
Background: What Is California’s EPR for Packaging? Single-use plastics and other harmful packaging and materials are taking their toll on our rivers, lakes, oceans and wildlife, which is why a growing number of states are enacting EPR for Packaging laws to incentivize producers (brands) to switch to less harmful packaging. According to Circular Action Alliance…
“Action Is the Antidote to Despair” with Charlotte Ward: Building Political Will for Climate Solutions with Citizens’ Climate Lobby
These days, it can feel a bit depressing when thinking about the world my children will be inheriting, especially when you take into account that the affects of climate change are already here. For example, sea level rise is happening in real-time here in Charleston, SC, more frequent and intense storms are increasingly common and…
GHG Accounting, Packaging, PFAS, and Green Marketing Claims: How Emerger Strategies Simplifies Sustainability
For 21st-century brands, sustainability is no longer optional—it’s essential for long-term business success. From GHG emissions reporting to PFAS restrictions and packaging regulations, today’s brands face growing pressure to back up their sustainability claims with data and transparency. At Emerger Strategies, we simplify sustainability by helping companies understand what matters most, comply with emerging regulations,…
The Business Case for Sustainability: Reduce Costs, Mitigate Risk, and Grow Sales
21st-century brands know that integrating sustainable practices into operations, products, packaging, and supply chains reduces costs, mitigates risks, and grows sales. At Emerger Strategies, we help companies simplify sustainability and make the business case clear: sustainability drives profitability. 1. Reduce Costs Through Efficiency and Innovation Sustainability often starts with identifying inefficiencies. By improving energy, water,…
REI Product Impact Standards: A Guide to Preferred Attributes and Certifications
Retailers like REI are raising the bar for sustainability—and brands that want to sell in these stores must meet evolving REI Product Impact Standards. One way REI evaluates products is through preferred attributes, which are tied to credible certifications for social and environmental responsibility. If your fishing or outdoor brand wants to stay competitive in…