To build a circular economy, look to the auto industry’s success
GreenBiz
MARCH 8, 2024
One of the best, established examples of a circular economy is hiding in plain sight.
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Evergreen State + Emerald City = Circular economy
GreenBiz
JUNE 15, 2023
Jay Inslee and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell talk up a "waste not, want not" economy that lifts all boats, and they seek support to create it. Washington Gov.
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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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These 2 startups preview the future of AI in the circular economy
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
While AI makes splashy moves elsewhere, its subtle circular economy applications are already here.
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Here are the innovators and startups set to transform the circular economy
GreenBiz
JANUARY 23, 2024
11 circular economy startups have emerged as $1 billion-plus companies since 2020.
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How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular
Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute
The Carbon Zero, Circular and Regenerative Economy, is easily the most profoundly important possibility resulting from Digital Transformation. has a massively cumulative impact on dematerialization (in all forms) and resultant decarbonization (both from emissions and that embodied in materials, building, and products) throughout the economy.
CBI: Green Economy soars 9% compared to UK economy’s 0.1% growth
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The UK’s net zero economy grew 9% in 2023 according to a new report commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), with analysis provided by CBI Economics and The Data City. 1 The total gross value added (GVA) by businesses involved in the net zero economy now stands at £74 billion.
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Climate tech for a circular economy is thriving in Amsterdam
GreenBiz
JUNE 21, 2023
Amsterdam committed to a circular economy by 2050. This accelerator is fostering the talent that will help the city reach its goal.
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Why data and measurement are key to a circular economy transition
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Why data and measurement are key to a circular economy transition. This means changing the way businesses see their role in society and, ultimately, transforming the economy. This model, known as the circular economy, could help tackle the world’s biggest challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, waste and pollution.
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9 ways the circular economy can help avert the climate crisis
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Circular economy strategies can complement decarbonization measures and support scaling the clean energy transition.
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Stepping Into the Circular Economy With Confidence
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
To unlock the full potential of the circular economy, it is necessary to move beyond solely focusing on profits for business and fundamentally rethink how to deliver the best products and services that cater to people, profit, and planetary needs (aka Triple Bottom Line, TBL). But to do so, you need to know more about circular design.
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The road to a sustainable economy
The Environmental Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
As the world struggles to combat climate change, the need for a sustainable economy is more urgent than ever. This means an economy that meets the needs of the current generation without compromising future ones. Why do we need a sustainable economy? What’s stopping us? This, of course, is shared across the board.
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What goes around comes around: shipping in the circular economy
GreenBiz
MARCH 11, 2022
The circular economy presents an opportunity for consumers to live more sustainably and the parcel serves as the lifeblood for the circular economy.
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What needs to change to build a true circular economy
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
To mitigate the worst impacts of climate change we’ll need to build a circular economy and rethink how we make and use things.
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In packaging, partnerships are key to unlocking the circular economy
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Sponsored: Partnership is essential to creating solutions that promote the circular economy. Sustana Fiber, Sonoco and Kellogg’s revealed the value of collaboration in a trial to prove the recyclability of paper containers.
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What exactly does a hydrogen economy mean?
Hydrogen Fuel News
APRIL 20, 2024
The term is thrown around quite a bit, but it isn’t always clear what it is referring to Referring to a hydrogen economy isn’t anything new, having been thrown around for a few decades, but as the world seeks to decarbonize and H2 is recognized as a key part of that effort, the term is seen much more frequently.
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5 opportunities of a circular economy
GreenBiz
MARCH 5, 2021
5 opportunities of a circular economy. More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. The Action Agenda demonstrates five opportunities associated with the shift to a circular economy: 1. David McGinty.
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What's missing from the circular economy, according to 10 emerging leaders
GreenBiz
JUNE 2, 2022
We asked 10 emerging leaders, "What do you think is missing from conversations about the circular economy and corporate action?"
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5 circular economy startups we've got our eyes on
GreenBiz
JUNE 3, 2021
5 circular economy startups we've got our eyes on. Accelerate is a fast pitch competition featuring startups across the circular economy value chain. Immense amounts of water, energy and chemicals are put into the dying process, making this issue a cross-cutting factor in the road to creating a circular economy in the fashion industry.
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The Brief: A good economy is good news
Impact Alpha
APRIL 17, 2024
In today’s Brief: Featured: Macro Impact Good economy actually is good news as impact investors adjust to new realities. The post The Brief: A good economy is good news appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings Agents of Impact!
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The Role of Innovation in Changing Behavior Towards a Circular Economy
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 21, 2020
The Role of Innovation in Changing Behavior Towards a Circular Economy. This hour-long webinar will explore how innovation and new business models can help transform the relationship between people and waste, redefining value and driving a circular economy. . Director & Senior Analyst, Circular Economy. Topics include: .
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How the climate crisis will crash the economy
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
How the climate crisis will crash the economy. Over time, if significant action is not taken to check rising global average temperatures, climate change impacts could impair the productive capacity of the economy and undermine its ability to generate employment, income and opportunity. Joel Makower. Mon, 09/14/2020 - 02:11.
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Outdoor gear company Arc'teryx flies toward a circular economy
GreenBiz
MAY 19, 2021
Outdoor gear company Arc'teryx flies toward a circular economy. In the front yard of the Coast Mountains in North Vancouver, Canada, Arc’teryx, an outdoor clothing and climbing gear company, is building a circular economy. Circular Economy. Deonna Anderson. Wed, 05/19/2021 - 10:14. Pull Quote. Sponsored Article. Courtesy of.
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It’s urgent to reshape our economy towards justice and sustainability
GreenBiz
JUNE 15, 2020
It’s urgent to reshape our economy towards justice and sustainability. Yet, to address systemic racism, we need a more just economy. An economy slanted towards white ownership plus discriminatory labor practices perpetuate systemic racism. Governments are making huge capital investments in their economies. Diane Osgood.
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Unlocking a Circular Carbon Economy
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Unlocking a Circular Carbon Economy. . Marcius Extavour, the Executive Director of Prize Operations in Energy & Resources with Carbon XPRIZE, discusses how to create a circular economy that will also tackle climate change. Holly Secon. Tue, 09/08/2020 - 22:42.
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The global economy depends on clean air
GreenBiz
APRIL 28, 2020
To repair our economy and ensure its resilience, we can — and we must — solve for public and planetary health at the same time.
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Network Effect: From Neurocircuits to Circular Economies
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Network Effect: From Neurocircuits to Circular Economies. Structuring circular economies like a neural network enables our transition from linear use, lowers risk through collective action and unlocks low-hanging circular wins.
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World’s biggest economies pumping billions into fossil fuels in poor nations
The Guardian: Energy
APRIL 8, 2024
G20 countries spent $142bn in three years to expand operations despite a G7 pledge to stop doing so, study finds The world’s biggest economies have continued to finance the expansion of fossil fuels in poor countries to the tune of billions of dollars, despite their commitments on the climate.
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The circular economy professional gets promoted
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
From Google to Phillips to Zalando, corporate circular economy roles are finally gaining greater recognition.
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7 reasons why scaling a truly circular economy is necessary for collective climate goals
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Circular economy models offer solutions for tackling emissions tied to extraction, processing, manufacturing and landfilling of goods.
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WRAP: huge lack of consistency in circular economy pledges in NDCs
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Climate action NGO WRAP says details of circular economy pledges made in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are wildly inconsistent and range from undefined to more ambitious and comprehensive strategies, and that this inconsistency seriously risks undermining essential work on climate action. Why this matters?
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John Warner: How to do the materials economy right
GreenBiz
MAY 19, 2022
Where do the circular economy and green chemistry meet, and how can business advance them both?
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Pumps group presents circular economy seminar
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 25, 2022
The importance of the circular economy to the pump sector comes up for attention in a series of seminars taking place in Brussels in May, organised by trade group Europump. Moderated by Jim Wall, Chair of the Europump Circular Economy Working Group, the seminar will take place between 1pm and 5pm on Monday 9 May 2022, at BluePoint Brussels.
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The COVID-19 recovery requires a resilient circular economy
GreenBiz
MAY 29, 2020
The COVID-19 recovery requires a resilient circular economy. As the pandemic forces us to adapt our daily lives in ways we would not have imagined, it also challenges us to rethink the systems that underpin the economy. Jocelyn Bleriot. Fri, 05/29/2020 - 01:00.
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Grant seeks to recruit Appalachian manufacturers for clean energy economy
GreenBiz
JANUARY 19, 2024
A group of regional partners is seeking to find and support more than 1,000 small and medium manufacturers to play a supply chain role in the growing clean energy industry.
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3 green economy insights from China’s quintessential convening
GreenBiz
JANUARY 10, 2023
Things to watch closely: agrifood sector support, public R&D for decarbonization and plans for building a just and inclusive economy.
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From Buzz to Impact: AI’s Role in Accelerating the Clean Economy
CleanTech Group
MARCH 5, 2024
The post From Buzz to Impact: AI’s Role in Accelerating the Clean Economy appeared first on Cleantech Group. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a frequent topic of discussion, but does it truly deliver added value? And if so, how can AI.
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The path to growth in Brazil runs through the impact economy (videos)
Impact Alpha
MARCH 27, 2024
Sign up for ImpactAlpha Latin America to follow the people and money powering Latin America and the Caribbean’s impact economy. The post The path to growth in Brazil runs through the impact economy (videos) appeared first on ImpactAlpha. In May, thousands of visitors.
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‘Endineering’ solves a missing link for the circular economy
GreenBiz
JANUARY 12, 2024
Closing the “end gap” once consumers are finished with a product is a big opportunity.
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UK ranked as one of the leaders in advancing hydrogen economy
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 27, 2023
The UK has been ranked third amongst countries that have the potential to be global leaders in the new hydrogen economy. The Hydrogen Index ranks the 14 countries which had the most potential to develop advanced low-carbon hydrogen economies when the index launched in 2022.
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The Brief: Building an inclusive impact economy in Brazil
Impact Alpha
MARCH 27, 2024
As a subscriber to ImpactAlpha, The post The Brief: Building an inclusive impact economy in Brazil appeared first on ImpactAlpha. The latest edition of ImpactAlpha Latin America, our newest specialized newsletter, drops later today.
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Lighting product design for a circular economy: workshops in April and May
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 20, 2022
Recycling expert Recolight’s first training workshop focusing on lighting product design for a circular economy ran in London during April. The course design drew on feedback from the Recolight Circular Economy webinar series. The workshop includes hands-on case studies of products designed to circular economy principles.
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With ‘systems-first’ proposals, shareholders seek to mitigate economy-wide risks
Impact Alpha
APRIL 4, 2024
The post With ‘systems-first’ proposals, shareholders seek to mitigate economy-wide risks appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Proxy season – the annual corporate meetings clustered from February through May where directors are re-elected and shareholders vote, by “proxy,” on issues.
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Georgia?—?and the Clean Economy?—?On My Mind
E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Georgia — and the Clean Economy — On My Mind When it comes to the nation’s transition to a clean economy, there’s one state leading all the rest: Georgia. It’s no surprise, then, that there’s a lot of interest in Georgia’s clean economy transition. We saw this first-hand at E2’s Georgia Clean Economy Summit on Feb.
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