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For Sustainability, start at the end

Terra Infirma

One of the things that really makes me grind my teeth in planning for Sustainability is when somebody says “Why don’t we try [random thing X]?” ” Lets get a few things straight: Sustainability is a goal, not a process. More on my approach to Sustainability Strategy can be seen in our white paper.

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How circularity transformation is impacting supply chain innovation

GreenBiz

All comes back to a full circle Simply put, the lifecycle of any product should start at the design stage and return to the product cycle at the redesign stage. All comes back to a full circle Simply put, the lifecycle of any product should start at the design stage and return to the product cycle at the redesign stage. deg Celsius.

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7 roles to create sustainable success

GreenBiz

7 roles to create sustainable success. As someone who works at the intersection of human resources and sustainability, I’m fascinated by the question of who is leading this change, and how they can do so effectively. Both serve to enhance and focus a company’s sustainability program, and both support learning. Ellen Weinreb.

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Outdoor gear company Arc'teryx flies toward a circular economy

GreenBiz

We’re trying to create clarity for our [customers] that we do care about this, that’s it’s really important to us that we’re making progress by experimenting a bit," said Katie Wilson, senior manager for social and environmental sustainability at Arc’teryx. Wed, 05/19/2021 - 10:14.

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Bill McDonough at 70: A look back … and ahead

GreenBiz

When you speak, you often start off talking about growing up in Tokyo. Makower: I can start to see how some of that connects — the space between the flowers, the idea of waging peace. Bill McDonough at 70: A look back … and ahead. Joel Makower. Mon, 02/22/2021 - 02:11. And to take a peek into where he may be headed next.

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It’s time to redefine sustainability

GreenBiz

It’s time to redefine sustainability. It’s time we should be able to explain sustainability to a 5-year-old — in five words or less. There really aren’t many simple definitions of sustainability. Although comprehensive, this definition is too long, even for sustainability professionals to try to recite. Esteban Guerrero.

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Comment: A few thoughts on achieving circularity in the construction sector

Envirotec Magazine

Growing interest in environmental issues is putting pressure on the construction sector to move towards a circular economy with greater emphasis on the sustainable recovery of waste materials. Waste is generated during the construction and installation phases and when products reach the end of their life.