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These changes to our food systems could improve human and planetary health

GreenBiz

All comments expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their organizations. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), there are almost 60 million more undernourished people now as compared to 2014. Below are excerpts, edited for style and length. In 2019, 690 million people or 8.9

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Sport Industry Sustainability: 5 Simple Steps to Kick-Start Your Sustainability Program

Green Business Bureau

To give you some perspective on the importance of sustainability in the sports industry we consider the carbon footprint of the 2010 South Africa World Cup, the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, and the 2016 Rio Olympics together. Team games should be better organized and scheduled to reduce travel. million tonnes of CO 2e.

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How Sustainability Increases Brand Value

Green Business Bureau

In Architect Magazine’s 2014 rankings, each of the top five firms also ranks in the top 10 for sustainability. Once more, on signing up for GBB, you’ll receive your very own Green Seal of approval, which is a vital brand differentiator that helps you communicate that your business stands to be ethical and sustainable.

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The Seven Sins of Greenwashing

Green Business Bureau

Organizations will pump more money and time to promote themselves as environmentally friendly, relative to the actual time and money spent on minimizing their environmental impact. For instance, four waves of surveys, from 2014 to 2019 by Glocalities , compiled the answers from 189,996 respondents. USDA Organic.

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Using Recycled Paper Is Not Just About Saving Trees

Unsustainable

National Geographic says yes by Medilyn Manibo, 21 July 2014 ii Paper comes from Trees… by TheWorldCounts, 13 May 2014 iii Paper comes from Trees… by TheWorldCounts, 13 May 2014 iv What is the environmental impact of deforestation for paper production? And how can we rebalance our friendship with trees?)

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Preservan Wood Rot Repair: A Sustainable Leader In Home Window, Door, and Siding Projects

Green Business Bureau

Yet it wasn’t until McBride began a restoration job for a home in Oklahoma City’s Mesta Park in 2014 that everything changed. Epoxides are organic compounds that make excellent adhesives and surface coatings. Preservan is a unique wood rot repair service that saves the ethical consumer money.

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The Seven Sins of Greenwashing

Green Business Bureau

Organizations will pump more money and time to promote themselves as environmentally friendly, relative to the actual time and money spent on minimizing their environmental impact. For instance, four waves of surveys, from 2014 to 2019 by Glocalities , compiled the answers from 189,996 respondents. USDA Organic.