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Cocoplum: Building a Sunglasses Business from Recycled Pill Bottles

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Jul 17

Cocoplum is turning recycled pill bottles into sunglasses. A women owned business making sustainable fashion from medical waste.
Read the story: www.triplebottomlion.com/single-post/...

#SustainableBusiness #RecycledMaterials #EcoStyle #CircularEconomy #FashionWithPurpose

"Sustainability is built into every part of the process, from sourcing materials to day‑to‑day operations. Frames are produced in small batches to help reduce waste and avoid overproduction. Leftover ...

Sustainability Internships: July 15th - July 21st, 2025

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Jul 15

This week’s sustainability internships (July 15–21) are live! 🌎
From clean energy to ESG and climate justice — find your next opportunity here: www.triplebottomlion.com/single-post/...

#InternshipList #SustainabilityCareers #GreenJobs #ESG #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergyJobs

This week, we have 10 sustainability related internships!MARKETINGGraphic Design & Communications Internship - Fall 2025Save the Bay"Save The Bay is seeking motivated interns to help support the devel...

Sustainability Internships: July 8th - July 14th, 2025

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Jul 8

Looking for a role in sustainability?

This week’s internship list for July 8 to 14 includes new openings in climate science, clean energy, ESG, and more.

🔗 www.triplebottomlion.com/single-post/...

#SustainabilityInternships #EcoCareers #GreenJobs #ClimateAction

Check out this week's list of 10 sustainable internships, plus a bonus feature of a new Penn State internship opportunity!FINANCEFall 2025 Green Finance InternNRDC"The Research Associate Intern will p...

Sustainability Internships: July 1st - July 7th, 2025

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Jul 3

Wondering where to buy groceries sustainably in State College PA?

Check out 7 spots to shop local produce and support farmers while reducing your environmental impact 🥬🍅

Read more here
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#SustainableShopping #ShopLocal #StateCollegePA #EcoFriendlyChoices

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Jul 2

🌱 New sustainability internships are live for July 1 to 7

Explore roles in clean energy, policy, sustainable fashion, and more. Perfect for students and emerging professionals looking to make an impact

🔗 bit.ly/4nqMMLL

#SustainabilityInternships #GreenJobs #EcoCareers #ClimateAction

16 new sustainability focused internships today!ACCOUNTINGAssurance Intern - Winter 2026BDO USA"As an Intern in our Assurance practice, you will begin to utilize your educational background as well as...

Sustainable Shopping: An Interview With Wildfire, Altoona PA’s First Eco-Friendly Boutique and Refillery

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Jun 26

Wildfire is Altoona’s first eco-friendly boutique and refill shop. We spoke with the owner about launching a low-waste business in a small town and how they’re making sustainable shopping accessible.

Read the full Q&A:
🔗 bit.ly/3ZSI27v

#SustainableLiving #RefillShop #LowWasteBusiness #EcoBoutique

As Altoona's first (and only!) eco-friendly boutique and refillery, Wildfire has brought a new opportunity for sustainability to central Pennsylvania. With over five years in business, Emily McCarty h...

Sustainability Internships: June 24th - June 30th, 2025

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Jun 24

New opportunities are up this week 🌎
Explore 14 sustainability internships in areas like climate finance, conservation, marketing, and supply chain

🔗 www.triplebottomlion.com/single-post/...

#SustainabilityJobs #GreenInternships #EcoCareers #SustainableBusiness

This week, we have 14 sustainability-related internships for business students!MARKETINGMarketing InternSilfab Solar"We are seeking a motivated and creative Marketing Intern to join our team in Washin...

Sustainability Internships: June 17th - June 23rd, 2025

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Jun 17

New week, new sustainability internships 💼🌍
Opportunities from nonprofits to startups — perfect for students or early-career professionals.

Explore the list full list below:
www.triplebottomlion.com/single-post/...

#SustainabilityJobs #Internships #ClimateCareers

We are back with 10 sustainable business internships!FINANCEClimate Finance InternClimate Policy Initiative"Join our Climate Finance Internship Program and use your skills to make meaningful impact in...

'A home for trees and birds, and also humans': How high-rise forests can transform city life – and make us happier

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Jun 16

🌿 A global shift is growing. Cities from Dubai to Denver, Antwerp to Cairo are embracing green architecture.

Vertical forests and plant-covered towers aren’t just beautiful. They’re changing how we live and feel in cities.

Curious how? bbc.com/culture/arti...
#GreenArchitecture #UrbanNature

It's been 10 years since the creation of the first vertical forest, Milan's Bosco Verticale. How has it inspired other buildings – and affected their residents' happiness and health?

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Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Jun 12

📣 Sustainability Center Spotlight!
Dr. Aydin Alptekinoglu is using supply chain research to cut food waste and rethink how business can create impact. Learn more about his work with FoodRecovery.org and sustainable operations:
🔗 bit.ly/3FWan5Z
#Sustainability #SupplyChain

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Jun 5

Looking to boost your resume and explore sustainability in business? 🌱 Check out 20 free externships & simulations in ESG, carbon reduction, and more.

Get strategic about your summer & read the full list here: bit.ly/4kvu6si

#BusinessStudents #Sustainability #ESG #CareerTips #SummerSkills

Maximize Your Summer: 20 Sustainability Externships and Simulations to Enhance Your Resume

Not sure how to build your resume this summer? Looking for something to add to your experiences in lieu of an internship? Our list of 20 externships and simulations available for free online can help ...

Center Spotlight: Dr. Evelyn Thomchick, Professor of Supply Chain and Information Systems

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · May 29

Dr. Evelyn Thomchick

In our latest Center Spotlight, we sat down with Dr. Evelyn Thomchick who reflected on her work, experience, and her connection to the Center. Read more here: bit.ly/43PqBXA
#Sustainability #SupplyChain

How did you become interested in sustainability, and how did you explore that at Penn State?The concepts of sustainability have always been part of my own values. I was able [to] formalize this when I...

8 Sustainable Campus Ambassadorships for College Students

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · May 22

Want to make a difference on campus? Check out these 8 sustainability-focused ambassadorships designed for college students. Great for building experience, networks, and impact.

Check out the full list here: bit.ly/4j8utY9
#Sustainability #CampusLife #ClimateAction #CollegeOpportunities

Being a student at Penn State, I'm well aware of the many brands that advertise on campus. Sunny days on the HUB lawn are populated with folding tables and student brand reps, promoting everything fro...

6 Exciting New Book Releases Exploring Sustainability in Business

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Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · May 15

Looking for your next great sustainability read?
We’ve rounded up 6 new business books that tackle purpose, leadership, and the future of ESG.

Check out the list here: bit.ly/3Fb1Trd
#Sustainability #GreenReads #BusinessReads #ESG

Sustainability in business is an ever-evolving subject, one that can quickly render a resource "outdated" in the span of a few years. Many sustainability-focused business texts were published a decade...

What Are Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Cell Phones?

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · May 2

Ever think about the environmental impact of your phone?

In our first Sustainable Substitutes post, we break down how everyday tech affects the planet—and offer simple, practical swaps to live a little greener without ditching your device

Read the full post here: bit.ly/4iOJbnd
#Sustainability

Simple, sustainable alternatives to standard cell phone purchases.

Center Spotlight: Travis Lesser, CBoS Director of Curriculum and Engagement

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Apr 25

We caught up with Professor Travis Lesser, the new Director of Curriculum and Engagement at the Center, to talk about his passion for sustainability, teaching in the Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, and how he’s preparing students to lead with impact.

Read more: bit.ly/3GpnZXo

In this interview with Professor Travis Lesser, current Director of Curriculum and Engagement at the Center for the Business of Sustainability, Travis reflected on his Penn State experience, the pursu...

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Apr 22

Looking to kickstart your career in sustainability? Check out this week's roundup of internships in accounting, marketing, finance, and more—from B Corps to mission-driven brands. Explore the latest opportunities: bit.ly/3YFQPZI

#SustainabilityJobs #ImpactCareers #TripleBottomLion

Towards a ‘people and nature’ paradigm for biodiversity and infectious disease | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences

Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Mar 17

Looking for ways to engage with sustainability, network with professionals, and explore career opportunities? These are sustainability events you don't want to miss! Join these opportunity for a chance to connect, grow, and drive change.

#SustainabilityInAction #GreenCareers #CampusEvents

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Dr Steve Westlake @steveclimate.bsky.social · Feb 26

Great to see the Climate Change Committee (CCC) calling for public figures to “lead by example” on climate change, citing our research.

CCC says leading by example increases public buy-in and behaviour change @thecccuk.bsky.social

🚨So, we've made this new infographic showing how it works...
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Penn State Anthropology @psuanthro.bsky.social · Jan 15

🚨 New paper coauthored by Dr. Sagan Friant and colleagues in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B!! “Towards a ‘people and nature’ paradigm for biodiversity and infectious disease” royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...

Zoonotic and vector-borne infectious diseases are among the most direct human health consequences of biodiversity change. The COVID-19 pandemic increased health policymakers’ attention on the links between ecological degradation and disease, and sparked ...

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Center for the Business of Sustainability @smealsustain.bsky.social · Feb 14

Noticing your laundry losing its quality? While washing may seem harmless, it actually has a significant impact on our planet. Washing less, choosing sustainable fabrics, and only doing laundry when necessary are simple steps we can all take to reduce our environmental footprint.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland @citizenptnewsmd.bsky.social · Feb 13

Maryland's new House Bill 1224 could reshape the future of urban development by mandating afforestation efforts in high-density areas—will it be enough to protect our natural landscapes?

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#MD #UrbanDevelopment #MarylandAfforestation #EnvironmentalSustainability

Maryland House Bill 1224 sets afforestation rules for development projects

Bill mandates afforestation compliance within a year post-development to support conservation.

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Montana Legislature introduces HB 466 to clarify environmental policy act exclusions

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Citizen Portal News Montana @citizenptnewsmt.bsky.social · Feb 13

House Bill 466 could revolutionize Montana's environmental regulations, streamlining approvals for state projects while igniting fierce debate on the balance between economic growth and environmental protection.

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#MT #MontanaEnvironment #PolicyReform #SustainableDevelopment

HB 466 aims to define categorical exclusions under the Montana Environmental Policy Act.

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