Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

More than 53 million metric tonnes of e-waste was produced in 2019. Businesses are making a significant contribution to this growing problem, so it’s heartening to see the topic of digital pollution going through a revival. Alan Bentley, from data erasure and circular economy specialist Blancco, writes.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Here are a few of IKEA’s other recent waste reduction and circular economy efforts: The retailer plans to remove all non-rechargeable alkaline batteries from its global home furnishing offerings by October 2021. And that [with] everything we're utilizing in a store, there is no waste going to landfill," Keesson said. Circular Economy.

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GreenBiz

JULY 16, 2020

The electronic waste collection conundrum. Quite simply, I had become obsessed with the tech industry’s then-blasé attitude about the seemingly intractable problem of electronic waste. . Quite simply, I had become obsessed with the tech industry’s then-blasé attitude about the seemingly intractable problem of electronic waste. .

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GreenBiz

JUNE 30, 2020

And electronic waste could be a significant source for "mining" recycled silver (and gold). There is a lot of e-waste but only about 20 percent of it is formally recycled, with the rest being informally recycled or going to the landfill, according to Twomey-Madsen. . With that in mind, Pandora plans to help build up the supply.

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GreenBiz

MAY 28, 2021

Francesca Goodman-Smith, Transform Program Leader, Fight Food Waste Co-op Research Center (43:55). E-mail us at 350@greenbiz.com. This week, we hear from three more members from the 2021 cohort of our report recognizing rising young stars in sustainability: Chris Dowd, strategic partners, social impact, Google (40:55). Contributors.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 26, 2021

But if current, low recycling rates continue, decommissioned PV modules instead could add up to 1 million tons of waste in the U.S. That’s 1 percent of the world's e-waste.). laws — especially solid waste laws — treat recycling and disposal the same, making it more difficult to recycle and more difficult to reuse equipment.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

It is more urgent than ever to shift from linear, use-it-up-and-throw-it-away models to a circular economy: where waste and pollution are designed out, products and materials are kept in use for longer, and natural systems can regenerate. This is on top of 54 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste), of which just 17.4

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The OWL (Optimised Waste & Logistics) Roadshow is offering “a thought-provoking programme” that the organisers say delivers practical solutions for the air quality crisis, as well as new intelligence about electric RCVs in an interactive workshop. ” Electric uptake in waste.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 30, 2020

10 to discuss responding to disruption and how to balance food safety and security to minimize food waste. How innovation and new business models alter people's relationship with waste. E-mail us at 350@greenbiz.com. Subject matter experts from Kwik Lok, Walmart and Second Harvest Food Bank join us at 1 p.m. Contributors.

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GreenBiz

MAY 5, 2021

And the companies making and selling those new e-commuter buses, appear ready and waiting for 'em. Corporate fleets with commuter buses can replace diesel now with renewable diesel (maybe even using waste from their cafeterias) while they're preparing for a broader electrification plan. Why should they do this? Electric Bus.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 19, 2020

How Perdue, Smithfield and Silver Fern Farms are reducing packaging waste. Emma Chow, project lead on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Food initiative, chats about the role menus play in counteracting food waste and sharing practical steps for addressing the "brittleness" of the existing food system. E-mail us at 350@greenbiz.com.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 3, 2020

We don't have inventory, which decreases waste and emissions. We don't have inventory, which decreases waste and emissions. . We don't have inventory, which decreases waste and emissions. E-commerce. We produce clothing after someone's purchased it — build it on-demand versus waiting for someone to show up. . Pull Quote.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Why every C-suite officer should care about plastic waste. E-mail us at 350@greenbiz.com. Plastic Waste. Episode 236: Banking for the planet and behind the scenes of Generation Green New Deal. Deonna Anderson. Fri, 09/11/2020 - 09:21. Week in Review. Stories discussed this week (9:30). Contributors. Joel Makower. Green New Deal.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Episode 235: The value of informal waste collectors, reusable packaging prevails. It's time to value waste collectors for their pivotal role in the plastic supply chain. E-mail us at 350@greenbiz.com. Heather Clancy. Fri, 09/04/2020 - 02:00. Week in Review. Stories discussed this week (4:08). Contributors. Joel Makower.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 16, 2020

10 to discuss responding to disruption and how to balance food safety and security to minimize food waste. E-mail us at 350@greenbiz.com. Subject matter experts from Kwik Lok, Walmart and Second Harvest Food Bank join us at 1 p.m. Do we have a newsletter for you! Stay connected. Have a question or suggestion for a future segment?

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GreenBiz

MAY 10, 2021

Unfortunately, politicians, city planners and companies often fail to do just that: a symptom that is evident in the lack of waste management, recycling, composting and repair infrastructure outlined in Biden’s otherwise quite comprehensive plan. Foresight ensures social equity. this is no time to build back to the way things were." .

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 13, 2020

Chemically similar to the fossil gas piped to our kitchens, RNG is instead generated from the breakdown of organic matter at landfills (the biggest current source), municipal sewage treatment plants, farm waste and similar sites. Today, RNG is held back in part by a Catch-22 financial trap. Covering the U.S. Thermal energy, in the long run.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Meanwhile, the pandemic has accelerated a shift from brick-and-mortar business to e-commerce, but diesel delivery trucks bring air and noise pollution into these downtowns. These cities have committed to science-based targets to cut emissions in sectors that are some of the biggest urban emitters: buildings ; transportation ; and waste.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 11, 2021

Yet, there has been little consistency in corporate disclosures as adoption rates varied and as the focus deepened on easier quantified risks that have felt more urgent and actionable: greenhouse gas emissions; waste to landfill; diverse hiring/retention; etc. Context is everything (but hard to measure). We need to impact the entire system.".

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

One pioneer in this area is Shopify, an e-commerce company that has committed to spending $5 million annually on innovative clean technologies. The Planetary Hydrogen team adds a mineral salt to the process, leading to the creation of a waste product — a mineral hydroxide — that binds with atmospheric carbon dioxide. Pull Quote.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

Sustainability is a crucial topic these days. Reduce paper and plastic waste by creating a beautiful e-vite on your own website. These simple ideas can go a long way in reducing waste, while increasing efficiency. Replace Paper Invitations Make paper invitations a thing of the past.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

One pioneer in this area is Shopify, an e-commerce company that has committed to spending $5 million annually on innovative clean technologies. The Planetary Hydrogen team adds a mineral salt to the process, leading to the creation of a waste product — a mineral hydroxide — that binds with atmospheric carbon dioxide. Pull Quote.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Chrysalix and Emerald Technology Partners from Europe; Factor[e] and Social Alpha from Africa/India; and Tsing Capital and CRCM from China. "It Kanin Energy : A venture focused on turning industrial waste heat into an emissions-free energy source. Frost Methane : An offsets market being created around methane flaring activities.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 8, 2020

How online ordering could cut food waste Jim Giles Fri, 05/08/2020 – 02:50 This article was adapted from the GreenBiz Food Weekly newsletter. This week, we’ll look at some potentially good news from the intersection of online delivery and food waste. Any good news on waste is welcome, because the situation is insane.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The young e-scooter companies also own large "fleets," although not in the traditional sense. . A former BYD exec even joined AVTA as its CEO and has helped lead the e-bus transition. It takes waste grease and oils from local businesses and its partner Neste converts them to renewable diesel, which then powers many of Oakland's trucks.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Will shifting to smaller turkeys help combat food waste? That reality is creating challenges for producers and suppliers — and new implications for holiday food waste. That reality is creating challenges for producers and suppliers — and new implications for holiday food waste. Courtesy of Unsplash.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 12, 2021

Circular economics and the $57B e-waste opportunity Heather Clancy Mon, 07/12/2021 – 02:00 The plastic waste problem gets plenty of attention, and for good reason: If we continue mismanaging this material as usual, there could be 7.7 percent of electronics are collected, refurbished or recycled worldwide. .”

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AGreenLiving

JULY 12, 2021

Circular economics and the $57B e-waste opportunity Heather Clancy Mon, 07/12/2021 – 02:00 The plastic waste problem gets plenty of attention, and for good reason: If we continue mismanaging this material as usual, there could be 7.7 percent of electronics are collected, refurbished or recycled worldwide. .”

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Living Green Technology

APRIL 9, 2020

We were able to cover a variety of topics, including the best approaches to preserving the environment here in Washington, how to make the most impact at an individual level, e-waste , and more! Q: What sort of impact on local ecosystems has the disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) had here in Washington State?

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 21, 2020

Why e-commerce retailers should increase transparency about their products. In late July, EDF+Business released a report called " The Roadmap to Sustainable E-commerce " that pushes companies to do better by their customers and the environment by sharing more information about the products they offer. “We Deonna Anderson.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The initialism “ ESG ” stands for “ E nvironmental, S ocial, and G overnance” Under each category there are a set of standards and goals an organization must meet to be compliant. ESG has recently become a headline topic. E : Environment. What is ESG and why is it important for your business?

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Climate Tech VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As ore quality declines, production costs, emissions, and waste volumes all increase.  ♻️ Greyparrot , a London, UK-based waste and recycling intelligence platform, raised $13m in funding from Bollegraaf.  Udderly amazing, old milk can churn out gold from e-waste.

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Greentown Labs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Carbontech, already a hot topic in recent years, has come to the forefront after the IPCC report emphasized the criticality of large-scale carbon removal. Eldridge: transportation, e-waste, solutions that weave climatetech into other sectors (e.g. Here’s what they said.

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Business Green

MAY 7, 2021

Over the course of the last Parliament the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) held the government's feet to the fire on some of the most pressing, and topical, environmental issues of the day. These reports followed substantive inquiries into electronic waste, the Covid-19 economic recovery and the energy efficiency of existing homes.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 29, 2021

While the Basel Convention criminalized transboundary movement of hazardous waste (of which most electronics are classified) to limit some human health implications of electronics waste streams, plastic waste is another story, only recently having been included in the convention. A child picks up recyclable waste in a landfill.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

How innovation and new business models alter people’s relationship with waste. E-mail us at 350@greenbiz.com. Episode 245: How President-elect Joe Biden could help U.S. farmers Heather Clancy Fri, 11/13/2020 – 02:00 Week in Review Stories discussed this week (6:25). Join the discussion at 8 p.m.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 29, 2020

And electronic waste could be a significant source for “mining” recycled silver (and gold). There is a lot of e-waste but only about 20 percent of it is formally recycled, with the rest being informally recycled or going to the landfill, according to Twomey-Madsen.

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