Business Green

AUGUST 19, 2022

And how can prefab homes get us closer to circularity? Modular homes offer another pathway to filling the housing gap in addition to the current practices still dominant here in North America. T he move toward a more circular economy. Let's have a short discussion on mobile, manufactured and modular homes. Exciting, amiright?

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Business Green

AUGUST 1, 2022

Dhawan is speaking to BusinessGreen to mark the 20th anniversary of the ICMM, which was set up by more than two dozen major miners in 2001 to help establish best environmental practices for the mining sector.

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Business Green

JANUARY 31, 2020

Leather is already a by-product of the slaughter process, making use of what otherwise would go to waste. Textile Exchange is working on Responsible Leather, which will provide a wide-scale solution that addresses the entire value chain, from calf to final product. Deforestation- and conversion-free criteria. A leather benchmark.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 28, 2020

For example, the nonprofit Textile Exchange launched a Material Change Index , enabling manufacturers to integrate a preferred fiber and materials strategy into their products. In the wings: startups touting a new generation of textiles, production methods and business models, suggesting there are a lot more innovations in store.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 29, 2022

This is ~14% of the daily average carbon footprint from meals per US citizen – having 2 to 3 pints ramps that percentage up to 42%. In this Green Business Bureau article, we want to support this green transition to more sustainable breweries. The Brewery Sustainability Challenge: The Environmental Impact of Beer.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Investment Week looks at the key points from the Treasury's newly published sustainable investing roadmap, which details a raft of new measures designed to ramp up green investment, including the introduction of Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for asset managers and investment products. Defining what counts as green.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 13, 2020

Until the 1980s, glass or cotton bags were the go-to packaging materials for many products, such as milk and flour. The retailer also needs to invest in marketing the benefits and exciting consumers about the opportunity to change to a circular packaging model. Today, plastic has taken over. How to get started.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 16, 2021

Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal Deonna Anderson Tue, 03/16/2021 – 05:00 Scope 3 emissions are the hardest emissions for companies to address when setting goals. She said Etsy is also interested in digging into the circular packaging space. But often, they are the most emissions to take on.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 11, 2023

Creating better businesses with B Corp Certification and beyond B Corp Certification presents a set of guiding principles that support organizations to minimize their impact on the environment and society. This is discussed in more detail at the end of this article. Use the links below to navigate through this guide: What is B Corp?

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Business Green

APRIL 25, 2024

A relevant topic for companies and consumers alike, and one that touches on a widely discussed term in today's environmental discourse: the circular economy. Which is why, for a brand like Vodafone UK, it's vital we constantly review and refine our own designs – of products, services and processes. Innovation, therefore, is key.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

This article will focus on the most impactful and cost-effective steps small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can take to be more green. . While some up-front investment is often needed, the cost-savings that come from sustainable business practices are immediate and significant. Idea #1 Engage employees and create a green culture.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 30, 2022

There’s heightened market demand for sustainable practices with robust and transparent disclosure. For instance, both public and private clients are seeking legal counsel with responsible environmental and social practices. Unaccounted scope 3 emissions from the employee commute, and business travel.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials. Waste and waste by-products can easily make their way into the air, soil, and water sources. How can you reduce waste and prevent pollution?

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

For this article we’ve analyzed the business landscape to identify such trends. This has created a system that promotes excessive consumption, demanding the extraction of raw materials for product design and development. Products are then transported , unrestricted and on a global scale to reach the retailer.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2022

Once more, the business case for sustainability is irrefutable, by improving efficiency, a sustainable design creates lean processes that lower overall business costs, and improve the reputation of your brand – which attracts and retains customers and employees. Why bakery sustainability is needed: The environmental impact of bakeries.

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 143

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 28, 2020

For example, the nonprofit Textile Exchange launched a Material Change Index , enabling manufacturers to integrate a preferred fiber and materials strategy into their products. In the wings: startups touting a new generation of textiles, production methods and business models, suggesting there are a lot more innovations in store.

Carbon-negative 36

Carbon-negative Carbon-neutral Fashion Upcycling 36

Mr. Sustainability

MAY 5, 2020

Because of my experience of growing up in a poor family and ‘climbing the social ladder’, I know that we can create a society in which everyone can - if they so desire - think about and fulfill their own true purpose in life. It is an agreement that will automatically transition us from a linear economy towards a circular economy.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

With this in mind, brands such as Reformation , Zady , Petite Lucette , and United By Blue are taking steps to minimize the industry’s carbon footprint and implement ethical practices too, without compromising style. This article will teach you how to effectively market a sustainable fashion brand using 8 simple steps.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 13, 2020

Until the 1980s, glass or cotton bags were the go-to packaging materials for many products, such as milk and flour. The retailer also needs to invest in marketing the benefits and exciting consumers about the opportunity to change to a circular packaging model. Today, plastic has taken over. But how can a business get started?

Packaging 28

Packaging Plastics Retail Logistics 28

Charged

AUGUST 16, 2022

Range has increased, access to charging infrastructure has expanded, and major automakers have (finally) begun to actively market their EVs and to prepare for a new era of mass production. Newly charged automakers are finding themselves to be production-constrained , as EV trendsetter Tesla has been for some years.

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