Sustainability Fuels Oxo Expandable, Reusable Straws
Oxo is serving up sustainable housewares solutions with its new assortment of stainless steel straws.
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Amazon Invests In The Climate Pledge Fund
Amazon has invested in The Climate Pledge Fund to support the development of sustainable technologies and services that will enable Amazon and other companies to meet The Climate Pledge— a commitment to be net zero carbon by 2040.
GoSili Debuts Silicone Straw Case
GoSili recently launched the SiliStraw Reusable Silicone Straw with Case. The colorful reusable straw comes packaged in a container that doubles as a carrying case.
Euromonitor: Six Themes Will Propel Post-Coronavirus Story
A new report from global market research company Euromonitor International identifies six themes it identified as reshaping consumer goods and services in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zefiro Offers Sustainable Home Solutions
Zefiro, a supplier of sustainably made household products, offers an assortment that ranges from items such as cotton mesh produce bags, reusable silicone food wraps, cleaning tools and toothbrushes made of bamboo and sisal.
Equo Develops Reusable Straw Assortment
Equo reusable straws, made from coconut, grass, rice and sugarcane, recently launched on Kickstarter.
Sobremesa Now Shipping Oval Wood Bowls
Sobremesa is now shipping its oval wood bowls, which are handmade in Peru and are available in small and large sizes.
Waterlogic Gains Investors To Accelerate Growth Plans
Waterlogic, a global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, has closed on the acquisition of a significant minority stake in the company by four institutional investors— BCI, Neuberger Berman, StepStone and Skandia.
IHA Honors Global Innovation Awards For Product Design
Fourteen housewares suppliers ranging from well-established brands to first-time exhibitors have been honored as Global Honorees of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for product design. The Global Honorees in each of 14 categories, including a new sustainability category, were revealed during a live-streamed presentation.
Kearney: Consumers Still Care About The Environment
A study of 1,000 consumers conducted by market research firm Kearney on March 6 as the 50th anniversary Earth Day approached indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic has not made consumers forget about the environment.
SodaStream Ramps Up Environmental Commitment
Coinciding with Earth Day, SodaStream said it has set goals in their mission to reduce single-use plastic waste for the next five years.
Casabella Infuse Cleaning System Rolls Out At Target
Casabella, a division of Bradshaw Home, is launching its new Infuse concentrated cleaning system.
Trend Bible Shares Global Housewares Trends
Events like the COVID-19 pandemic won’t cause current mega trends to disappear, but there will be a number of shifts in consumer attitudes and behaviors to watch for, Kate Usher, trend consultant for Trend Bible, told the International Housewares Association.
S’well Earns B Corp Certification
S’well has earned B Corporation certification. The certification comes ahead of the company’s 10th anniversary and furthers its commitment as a leader in sustainable living.
Stasher Highlights Sustainability In ‘Save What Matters’ Campaign
In an effort to bring more awareness to the growing crisis around single-use plastic, Stasher, a manufacturer of reusable silicone storage bags, has launched a new marketing campaign titled “Save What Matters.”
Primula Brings New Food Storage To Assortment
With a focus on reusability, Primula, a brand of Epoca International, has launched a new food storage line and is expanding its hydration assortment.
NPD: Lifestyle Trends Drive 2019 Housewares Sales Gains
According to The NPD Group, U.S. dollar sales of small appliances grew 4% in 2019, and sales of non-electric housewares increased 2% versus 2018, with the combined growth amounting to an additional $952 million in sales across the industry.
Bamboozle To Launch Food Storage Set In Chicago
Bamboozle, distributed by Method Sourcing, will launch several new sustainable food storage and kitchenware products at the upcoming Inspired Home Show.
Home Depot Recognized For Sustainability Initiatives
The Home Depot has been recognized as a global leader on corporate climate action for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact and build a more sustainable future for consumers and their homes.
IBM: Consumer Shopping Priorities Changing
In conjunction with the National Retail Federation’s Big Show, IBM released a study on global consumer trends demonstrating the importance of brand purpose and suggesting that purpose surpasses cost and convenience for today’s shoppers.