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Comment: Pay-as-you-throw can drive the circular economy

Envirotec Magazine

A circular economy involves everyone from raw material firms to individual consumers. For example, introducing PAYT will bring to people’s attention the amount of waste they generate, and hopefully lead to better consumer habits and a measurable reduction in waste,” he explained. Chris Williams is founder and CEO of ISB Global. “A

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EU Digital Product Passports aim to track items through the product life-cycle

Envirotec Magazine

The EU aims for a 2026 date by which to implement the legislation across three industries: apparel, batteries, and consumer electronics – with more to follow. For example, digital links accessible through a unique product identifier will need to be added to the products themselves rather than outer packaging or tags.

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FedEx pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040

GreenBiz

FedEx's carbon neutral news follows the company's announcement at the Consumer Electronics Show in January that it will be the first customer for GM's new electric delivery BrightDrop service. . But the company is piloting ways to move these vehicles, too.

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Former Tesla exec launches electric boat manufacturing firm in Florida

Charged

Blue Innovations Group will demonstrate its hull, propulsion system and user interface at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The R30, which is expected to carry a price tag around $300,000, is very much a luxury boat, but it sounds like more mass-market models are planned for the future. “To

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'Giant opportunity': Why achieving a net zero emission supply chain could be cheaper than you think

Business Green

Supply chain decarbonisation is possible at relatively low cost to consumers, World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group research suggests. Meanwhile, fashion, freight, and household consumer goods each account for five per cent of total emissions, and electronics, professional services, and automotive each contribute two per cent.

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20 Sustainable Business Practices for Your Workplace and Office

Green Business Bureau

However, investing in renewable energy such as solar, wind or geothermal can come with a steep price tag and these technologies aren’t effective in every region. There are electronics recycling programs in all areas of North America. Goodwill has donation centres in many locations in the U.S.

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EU project aims to play leading role in addressing e-waste

Envirotec Magazine

An EU project is attempting to lead the European electronics industry towards more sustainable materials, design, manufacturing methods, and improved circularity and energy efficiency, writes Finnish research group VTT. This calls for new materials and the uptake of circular principles by the electronics industry.

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