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Biophilia and Biophilic Design: Incorporating Sustainability Into The Built Environment

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Biophilic urbanism is more capable of optimizing the health of a city in different ways such as improving the city environment, providing economic growth for the municipality through stormwater management, and nurturing the mental health of society.[6] Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics, 26(5), 999–1014. Greenwich, CT. [2]

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New York Sustainability: Tax Credits, Grants and Green Funding

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New York City supports green business enterprises, green tech startups, and ethical entrepreneurs, and as such, there are several tax credits, green financing, and grants available for purpose-driven leaders. The exemption applies to sales made and services rendered on or after 1st January 2013.

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Best of GBB in 2021: Green Businesses Leading the Sustainable Business Movement

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As a member of both the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and the Fair Labor Association (FLA), Fjällräven collaborates with NGOs and other purpose-driven apparel companies to share best practices and support ethical sourcing. It is also through this reconnection with nature that mental and physical health is improved.