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‘We can’t recycle our way out’

Grist

When dealing with the life cycle of plastic, hundreds of solutions await, from alternative bioplastics that might be able to degrade themselves through the magic of fungus, to complex chemical recycling that can break plastics down to become other petroleum products or to be rebuilt good as new.

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Sustainability Efforts Trending in 2022

Sustainability Consulting

As the last few years have shown us, climate change combined with the COVID-19 pandemic has caused trends in sustainability to accelerate quickly and an increased amount of energy is being placed on finding solutions to shape the future. During 2022, we expect efforts like these to continue to grow among businesses.

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Primark eyes net zero value chain by 2050 as retailer signs UN Fashion Charter

Business Green

First established two years ago at the COP24 UN climate summit in Poland, the initiative aims to boost climate action within the carbon-intensive textile, clothing, and fashion industries. "As

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Primark eyes net zero value chain by 2050 as it signs UN Fashion Charter

Business Green

First established two years ago at the COP24 UN climate summit in Poland, the initiative aims to boost climate action within the carbon-intensive textile, clothing and fashion industries. "As

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? CTVC’s guide to NYCW #163

Climate Tech VC

In the news this week, $7T for fossil fuel subsidies, the summer brings more tropical storms, and Equinor opens the world’s largest floating wind farm… to power oil drilling. for Northvolt to build energy storage, $100M for direct lithium extraction, and $60M for heat batteries. Thanks for reading! Let us know !

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

DeSmogBlog

The WSPA’s description of its dinner says that “nothing is off the table” — adding that “we want to hear from you and answer any questions you may have about the oil and gas industry’s role in the energy transition.” To get there, industries need to lead the way with innovative technologies and solutions.”

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

Each of these individuals is playing the long game and is in a strong position to move their companies and industries into what could be a more hopeful period of reconciliation, recovery and repair. Most support science-based targets and sit on multiple boards, collaborations and advocacy groups to further industry-level sustainability goals.