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How to talk about racial justice in sustainability

GreenBiz

In fashion, which has dealt with criticism of horrible working conditions for decades , we need more brands that not only offer sustainably sourced apparel (from recycled material to fair labor), but also sell it at an affordable price point. . Third, act on the input from BIPOC communities. Sponsored Article. Shutterstock.

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Funding For Battery Technology Companies Exploded In 2020

R-Squared Energy

This is the highest amount raised in public market financing since 2014. A recent IHS Markit Report noted: “Large waves of end-of-life batteries (batteries at the end of their usable life) are set to begin this year, creating a sizeable repository of recyclable material. billion in 10 deals in 2019. Northvolt’s $1.6

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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. Brands such as Patagonia , Organic Basics , and Pact use recycled materials to make new and creative sportswear.

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Try “winter sowing” to start your garden now

Greenability Magazine

Even in the bitter cold months of winter, you can start planting your spring garden outside using these ideas for homemade, mini greenhouses made from recycled containers. The process is inexpensive, uses recycled materials, requires no electricity, produces healthier plants and offers an outlet for gardeners to start planting in the winter.

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Petroleum Association and Controversial Waste Management Firm Sponsoring Events at Flagship Environmental Journalism Conference

DeSmogBlog

Nearly 100,000 people , including 12,000 children, were exposed to water with high levels of lead in 2014 and 2015, placing them at risk of adverse health impacts , including an increased risk of dementia. Water Crises Veolia was embroiled in the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, where the city’s drinking water was contaminated with lead.

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10 Things to Know About Clean Energy Trust

Clean Energy Trust

As such, we are working with exciting technologies involving water, agriculture, bioproducts, recyclable materials, and sustainable proteins, among other innovations. To this end, we have made 31 investments since 2014. For example, we have realized 4 exits since 2014. amplification of the original grants!

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Are Amazon and Apple 'dodging responsibility' for the escalating e-waste crisis?

Business Green

Most electronic devices are recyclable and contain valuable and reusable materials. Amazon's own devices are designed to last so that customers don't have to upgrade every year, and we provide a range options such as Trade-In, Pre-Owned Devices, and recycling," a spokesperson for the company said.

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