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Brandee Dallow Is Joining SCS. Will Miners Follow?
Brandee Dallow, a highly regarded industry executive who has worked for the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), De Beers, and Rio Tinto, is joining SCS Global Services as director of its jewelry sustainability program, JCK …
New Third-Party Diamond Standard Certifies World’s First Climate Neutral Lab-Grown Diamonds With Verified Origin
In late June 2021, Latitude a lab-grown diamond company that’s a division of the Washington D.C.-based WD Lab Grown Diamonds opened a new chapter in jewelry history by announcing that it is the world’s first and only diamond…
Green Rocks Opens Up New Production Facility
Lab-grown diamond company Green Rocks has opened up a new state of the art production and research and development facility near Nazareth, Israel.
The new production plant is being built by Isrough, which is partially owned by Israeli…
Gem Lab IGI Pledges to Become Carbon-Neutral
The New York office of the International Gemological Institute (IGI) is aiming to be the first carbon-neutral gemological laboratory by 2022.
"Our environment is an interdependent system where everyone has a role to play, and I am proud of…
Over 100 Million Pet Bottles Are Upcycled Into Sabic’s LNP™ ELCRIN™ iQ Products Contributing To Net Zero Carbon Goals
Since the introduction of LNP™ ELCRIN™ iQ materials in late 2019, SABIC has helped divert more than 100 million single-use 16.9 oz. (50 cl) PET water bottles from landfills and incinerators. This portfolio of globally available polybutylene…
Almond grower the first to earn sustainability certification
Bullseye Farms is a 16,000- to 18,000-acre conventional farming operation finding a balance in sustainability. With general practices on the farm meeting a lot of criteria fitting under a sustainable model, the Woodland, California-based farm…
Shake Shack Begins Using AirCarbon Cutlery at Select Locations
Shake Shack recently announced the introduction of sustainable AirCarbon cutlery and straws from Restore Foodware at select Shake Shack locations in the US. The straws and cutlery will be available across all guest ordering services including…
The Ongoing Quest for a Sustainable Diamond
For years, lab-grown diamond sellers habitually dubbed their products sustainable and eco-friendly. However, in 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to several companies warning them not to use those terms.
The issue wasn’…
Anglo American’s Unki mine achieves IRMA 75 on responsible mining standard
Anglo American announces that its Unki platinum mine in Zimbabwe has been assessed against the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance’s (IRMA) comprehensive mining standard, achieving the IRMA 75 level of performance, reflecting Anglo…
Lab Grown Or Natural Diamonds? The Choice Is Getting Clearer For Consumers And Retailers
Valentine’s Day falls nearly smack dab in the middle of the peak period for diamond jewelry sales, which extends from the December holiday season when about 20% of engagements occur through Mother’s Day, this year on May 9.
By all accounts…