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Ashley Zusman Ashley Zusman

Why Strong Sustainability Products Still Lose — And How to Fix It

Most sustainability products don't lose because they underperform.

They lose because their value isn't being communicated in a way decision-makers can act on.

After 23 years leading USGBC's marketing, Bold Branch Collective co-founder Taryn Holowka has seen this pattern repeat itself: strong products, unclear messaging, lost opportunities.

Now available: "When 'Green' Isn't Enough: Selling Sustainability in a Mature Market" — an on-demand video workshop that teaches a repeatable framework for translating sustainability performance into buyer outcomes.

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Taryn Hristova Taryn Hristova

The Green Economy is Already a $5 Trillion Market… But Most Companies are Still Communicating like it’s a Niche

According to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 CEO Guide, the green economy exceeded $5 trillion in 2024 and is expected to go over $7 trillion by 2030, making it the second-fastest growing sector after tech. However, many organizations treat sustainability as a side initiative. Learn how Bold Branch Collective can help you tell your story.

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Nora Knox Nora Knox

SustainaSpec: New AI-Powered Specification Tool Closing the Gap Between Sustainable Performance and Real-World Specification

SustainaSpec, developed by Bold Branch Collective and Syscore, is an AI-driven specification platform for sustainable building materials. It converts technical sustainability data into architect-ready specifications, enabling manufacturers to communicate product value in the formats design teams require. Beta is now open for sustainable product manufacturers and service providers.

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