Plastics
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Green Investing’s Power
This year’s Earth Day theme – Our Power, Our Planet – reflects Green Century’s messages of acting in ways that benefit the environment. This involves not only individual choices, such […]
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That’s a (Plastic) Wrap!
Green Century has been working hard to secure commitments from our portfolio companies this proxy season. Here’s a wrap up of the agreements we reached with companies to reduce plastic, […]
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Mattel updates information on how it keeps playtime safe for children
Boston, April 9th 2026 – Mattel, the parent company of popular children’s toy brands including Fisher Price, Barbie and Hot Wheels, has updated its disclosures about the steps the company […]
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Reflecting on Green Century’s 35 years of impact
What once seemed unconventional—launching a green investment firm to fund environmental nonprofits—has become a proven, long-lasting success. This year, Green Century Capital Management marks its 35th anniversary, celebrating more than […]
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Ulta Beauty Steps Up Reporting on Plastic Use
Boston, February 19, 2026 – Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the U.S.,has agreed to disclose its plastic footprint for its own brand packaging in 2026 and set a […]
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Hasbro to share responses to trade association lobbying misalignment
Boston, January 27 2026– Hasbro, one of the largest toy companies in the world, has agreed to disclose how it assesses and manages situations where the lobbying done by its […]
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Plastics – What Can We Do?
This month has been dubbed Plastic Free July and you may have read articles this year about people trying to live without plastic for a week – and finding out that […]
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Keurig Dr. Pepper to improve access to recyclability information
Boston, May 2, 2025 — Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP), the retailer of the leading single-serve coffee brewing system in the United States, has agreed to share more information about […]
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Starbucks to Expand Disclosure on Reuse, Assess Plastic Recyclability Labels
Boston, April 1, 2025 – Starbucks Corporation, the world’s largest coffee chain, has agreed to disclose more details on its transition to reusable cups and ensure the accuracy of its […]
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Coca-Cola Commits to Transparency on Reusable Packaging
Boston, March 20, 2025 – Coca-Cola, the largest soft drink company in the world, has committed to disclosing its ongoing investments in reusable bottles and the outcomes of these efforts. […]