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At Grove, we believe it is industry's responsibility to meaningfully address the plastic crisis instead of passing off the burden to consumers. This also means that employers have a responsibility to reduce the environmental impact of their organizations and influence employee behaviors and purchasing decisions. In July, the largest employer in the United States and the largest buyer of consumer goods in the world - the U.S. federal government - announced a commitment to phase out the purchasing of single-use plastics from food service operations, events, and packaging by 2027, and from all federal operations by 2035. The announcement also pushed for tougher regulations on plastic manufacturers because of their contributions to greenhouse gas emissions due to 90% of plastics being made from fossil fuels. We applaud this move, which would represent the first significant action on the plastic crisis that could have real impact on reducing plastic waste, and look forward to supporting it and other initiatives that prioritize the environment. Read more about this update from Allyson Chiu at The Washington Post https://lnkd.in/g-ZpTJnD

Earlier this month, we launched our Beyond Plastic™ Impact Tracker to help our customers better understand their impact by shopping with Grove. Now customers can see how much plastic is avoided and recovered in each order through our site - but customers can also make an impact by choosing our Grove Co. products at brick and mortar retailers. 🎯 Did you know: You can find Grove Co. home essentials at all Target locations nationwide? 🤯 Did you know: In the last year, Grove Co. customers shopping at Target have helped to save 225,000 pounds of plastic from entering the environment? That's equivalent to 6,430,492 water bottles! 🌏 Did you know: Grove Co.'s products packaged in aluminum (which can be recycled over and over again) are a great small step in helping reduce single use plastic? We're proud to share Target's Impact Tracker results and work with an incredible retail partner that is committed to bringing sustainable everyday essentials to customers across the U.S. Learn more about your own impact by shopping with Grove: https://lnkd.in/gqR2YWQW

Happy World Conservation Day! We’re celebrating the protection of 188,000 acres of old-growth forests in Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia, Canada. This is a monumental recognition of First Nations’ leadership, supported by $40 million CAD from The Nature Conservancy and Nature United the world’s largest conservation organization and a huge step towards sustainable conservation for several reasons: - Protecting biodiversity by preserving vital ecosystems - Mitigating climate change through significant carbon sequestration - Supporting Indigenous stewardship for sustainable practices We love this progress and continue to support Indigenous stewardship and protect our planet through our partnership with The Nature Conservancy!

It's still Plastic Free July, which provides another opportunity to share tips and tricks for people to Go Beyond Plastic™! Our team member Ryan Zimmerman recently visited DC News Now’s Living Local DMV to empower viewers in the DC region to make impactful changes through their product choices. His recommendations included using refill systems instead of single-use products, opting for infinitely recyclable aluminum, glass, or paper packaging whenever possible, replacing plastic wrap with reusable containers and covers, and swapping in more sustainable laundry and personal care items to reduce plastic waste. Special thanks to Charis Gomez (Hanner) Ellen Meny and Bridget Curran for hosting us! Check out the segment here: https://lnkd.in/g7sTZ747

In 2021, Washington state passed the landmark and nationally precedent-setting climate law, the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The CCA caps and reduces greenhouse gas pollution and reinvests revenue in critical climate projects focused on improving clean transportation options, increasing climate resilience in ecosystems and communities, and addressing issues of environmental justice and health inequity. However, on the ballot, this November in Washington is a voter initiative, I-2117, which would repeal the CCA and shift the burden of paying for the impacts of pollution back onto communities, workers, and families. We are speaking out against this initiative and are urging Washington state voters to vote “no” on I-2117. Within our partnership with The Nature Conservancy to support Indigenous-led conservation in the region, we have seen the benefit the CCA provides in supporting Tribal nations’ community, conservation, and climate goals. As an example, Washington state has provided $25 million in CCA funding to support one of our TNC partner priorities, supporting the Quinault Indian Nation to acquire 11,000 acres of forestland that can act as a natural climate solution. If the acquisition is realized, over 3 million additional metric tons of carbon could be stored across all Quinault Nation lands over the next 20 years. However, if Initiative 2117 passes, this funding would be lost along with the needed funding for countless other vital climate projects across the state, turning the clock back on climate action at a time when the world can’t afford inaction. Visit: https://no2117.com/

ICYMI: Last week we launched an exciting new and exclusive tool for Grove customers: the Beyond Plastic™ Impact Tracker. Our team designed this feature to better support our customers on their individual sustainability journeys by disclosing the amount of plastic avoided (by purchasing reduced plastic products) and plastic recovered (by collecting the equal weight of plastic sold on our site) in every single order. And since 2020, our Grove community has saved the equivalent of over 808 million standard water bottles worth of plastic. WOW! We're incredibly proud of this latest launch - which you might have seen as our Grove team members shared their own impacts in recent days. Check out our sustainability director Alexandra Bede’s post below about this new tool.

At Grove, we love to celebrate sustainable wins and lead with optimism when communicating with our customers. However, don't let our optimism fool you- we're acutely aware of the alarming global plastic crisis. Among 225 global companies with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion, none are effectively addressing or making measurable progress in reducing their plastic footprints. As plastic pollution escalates into a critical environmental concern, we are calling on these global leaders to take urgent action and reduce their plastic intensity (pounds of plastic per $100 of revenue) as a key strategy to decouple their growth from reliance on plastic. Our unwavering commitment is to help our customers turn off the plastic tap by avoiding the sale of plastic products in the first place, while also minimizing the impact of single-use plastic on the environment. We continue to disclose our plastic intensity quarterly, demonstrating our dedication to transparency and accountability in our sustainability efforts. Many thanks to As You Sow for issuing the annual Plastics Scorecard report and Elsa Wenzel on the GreenBiz Group team for writing on this existential problem. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dxieM555

Did you know that plastic manufacturing now outpaces cars as the fastest-growing consumer of oil? By 2050, we’ll use more oil per person for plastic than for fueling our vehicles. At Grove, we empower our customers to reverse this trend by going Beyond Plastic. We need more business to take action together to reduce plastic waste AND curb GHG emissions. Choose reusable alternatives, support eco-friendly products, and advocate for sustainable practices. Learn more about the latest here: https://lnkd.in/gYaYx7UT

Companies are struggling to kick their plastic addiction despite their commitments and consumer demands. Convenience and cost are leading the largest brands to choose plastic packaging over more sustainable alternatives. At Grove, our unwavering commitment is to reduce the amount of single-use plastic in the products we create and curate on our site to help our customers go Beyond Plastic while transforming the industry. Let’s keep pushing companies to use sustainable materials and take more urgent action to address the plastic crisis. If you want the full scoop, check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/gc_u5g-J

The only way to celebrate #WorldEnvironmentDay on June 5th is by giving back as a community! Together with rePurpose Global, we’re working with our brand partners to support plastic collection efforts in the Himalayas. Our partners’ contributions will help with funding and scaling this plastic collection program for years to come, and your likes/comments will help to clean up and preserve the majestic beauty of the Himalayas! Share with a friend! biom, Hilma, Innersense Organic Beauty, Little Moon Essentials, Murphy's Naturals, Spinster Sisters Co., Sunwink, Thrive Natural Care, UpCircle, Ursa Major Skincare