Blockchain technology’s environmental sustainability concerns are being addressed by organizations through eco-friendly solutions, as explained by Bernhard Kronfellner of BCG in an interview with e27. He emphasizes using blockchain to incentivize sustainable behavior, citing the example of VeChain’s VeBetterDAO platform rewarding eco-friendly actions like using reusable cups. Despite challenges in user experience and partnership opportunities, startups can leverage blockchain to promote sustainability through daily actions and partnerships with big brands.
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Bumble Bee Foods Is Accused of Tolerating Forced Labor in Supply Chain
The lawsuit filed by four Indonesian fishermen against Bumble Bee Foods accuses the company of benefiting from forced labor on tuna ships where workers faced abuse, starvation, and lack of medical care. Greenpeace's findings raised concerns about tainted products in U.S. stores, prompting Bumble Bee to remove misleading claims from its marketing materials. The plaintiffs seek unspecified damages under a law allowing survivors of human trafficking to sue companies complicit in forced labor, shedding light...
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