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Today we announce that we've raised $14.5 million in Series A funding! This new round of funding will enable us to continue innovating and launching new advancements and features in order to continue helping merchants operate more sustainably, and talk about it more transparently with consumers. We'd like to thank our investors Fifth Wall, Base10 Partners, SVB, Ryder, Capital One Ventures, and more! We're excited for this next stage in our growth, and to continue servicing the ecommerce industry as a whole. 💚🌎🚀 https://lnkd.in/daJhXnHa

As a fully remote company, we appreciate any brand that makes it easier to take our laptops on the road. That's why we're proud to power climate impact at checkout with CompoCloset, the world's first composting toilet that separates solids and liquids, fits almost anywhere, has a patented agitator, and a smart LED light to know when the liquids bottle is ready to empty.  So why composting toilets? Their co-founder and CEO, Richard Peter, was “living the van life” with his girlfriend, who suggested they put a composting toilet in their campervan. The concept of composting toilets was an easy sell: they are better for the environment and you can stay out of the grid longer with no need for hookups and no wasted water! However, at the time, composting toilets on the market were large, difficult to empty and clean, and it wasn’t uncommon to accidentally overflow the liquids bin (gross!). Richard saw an opportunity to make a sustainable, eco-friendly toilet that works in small spaces, is easy to clean, and (most importantly) doesn’t smell! This triggered the ideation, creation, and implementation of Cuddy: the world’s first composting toilet that separates solids and liquids, fits almost anywhere, has a patented agitator to kickstart the composting process, and a smart LED light to let you know when the liquids bottle is ready to empty.  The team at CompoCloset is acutely aware of the dire state of our planet and wants to do their part to save it. From providing education about safely managed sanitation to sustainable packaging solutions to buying back carbon offsets, we are as passionate about saving the planet as we are about managing poo 💩 https://hubs.ly/Q02HZ0pZ0

Brands can't reduce their carbon footprint without first understanding it. So, we created this guide to help you do just that, understand what your carbon footprint is and how it's impacting the environment. https://hubs.ly/Q02H7CRg0

These are some of the most surprising stats from our State of Sustainability in Ecommerce report of 10,000 global consumers. Where are you noticing these trends in the wild? #ecommercetrends #consumerbehavior #circulareconomy #sustainability #roi #customerretention

#Carbonoffsets aren't just about #emissionsreduction. Many help communities most affected by #climatechange in the Global South. In the Mai Ndombe Project in the Western DRC, nearly 250,000 hectares of land zoned for timber extraction now support over 50,000 local community members through job creation, clean energy and water, health clinics, school restoration, and cultural preservation. You can learn more about the Mai Ndombe Project and other @Wildlifeworks projects on their website in the comments below 👇 💚

🌍 Grist's recent article highlights a crucial shift towards not just sustainability, but circularity. The term "circular economy" emerged from the environmental movement of the 1960s and '70s, envisioning a closed-loop system where all resources are conserved. This concept was rooted in the idea that our finite planet cannot sustain ever-growing resource demands, as highlighted by works like Kenneth Boulding’s "The Economics of the Coming Spaceship Earth" and the MIT researchers' "Limits to Growth". However, as Kevin Budris from Just Zero aptly points out, the phrase has been co-opted by large corporations to justify continued plastic use, often under the guise of greenwashing. The focus on plastics recycling—especially through controversial methods like chemical recycling—diverts from the core principles of the circular economy. Today, only 5% of plastics are recycled in the U.S., and many recycling projects either fail or result in downcycled products that eventually end up in landfills or incinerators. This isn't the closed-loop system envisioned decades ago. Instead of pushing more plastic into the circular economy, many environmentalists and researchers suggest we seek alternatives that don't rely on fossil fuels. Efforts like the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act and France's anti-waste law are steps in the right direction, aiming to reduce single-use plastics and increase the repairability of everyday items. Let's not lose sight of the original vision of the circular economy. It's time to rethink our approach and focus on truly sustainable solutions. #circulareconomy #sustainability 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02GDCBN0

Your sustainability initiatives deserve the spotlight. It's simple. Transparency builds trust. By openly sharing your brand's sustainability practices and bringing your shoppers along your journey, you both inform and inspire them. This trust is the foundation of lasting customer relationships. #Sustainability #EcoCart #Marketing #BrandTrust #Transparency #CustomerLoyalty #SustainableCommerce

If you haven’t heard - legislation around the world is shaping the way businesses operate. From the United States to the European Union, we’ve put together an all-encompassing guide for ecommerce brands looking to navigate the fast-changing landscape of #environmentalcompliance in the #ecommerceindustry. https://hubs.ly/Q02FVxWP0

In MHI: The Association That Makes Supply Chains Work's most recent industry report they dive deeper into the increased pressure companies are feeling to make their supply chain more sustainable. 👉https://hubs.ly/Q02FRv_20 #sustainablesupplychain #shipping

Return-on-investment (ROI) and customer retention are top metrics for decision-makers in ecommerce. Shipping protection can boost both of those metrics at little cost. BUT HOW? ⬇️ 1️⃣ Well, shipping protection tends to boost customer trust and loyalty. Customers who know their purchases are safe feel more confident buying from you, leading to increased repeat business. 2️⃣ It reduces the workload for your customer service team. With a third-party provider handling claims for lost, damaged, or stolen packages, your team can focus on more critical tasks. 3️⃣ It can help increase sales and conversion rates. Customers are more likely to complete their purchases when they know their orders are protected. 4️⃣ Offering shipping protection also enhances your brand reputation. It shows you care about your customers’ experience, setting you apart from competitors. 5️⃣ Cost efficiency is another significant benefit. The cost of shipping protection is typically passed on to the customer, so it doesn’t impact your bottom line. 6️⃣ It streamlines operations by simplifying the claims process, reducing the complexity and workload associated with shipping issues. We break it down further here at the link in the comments ⬇ #shippingprotection #customerretention #ROI #ecommerce