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How Sustainability Innovation Is Driving The Green Economy

Green Business Bureau

The green economy operates on low carbon power sources, resource efficiency, and social fairness and inclusivity. Replate’s circular model not only makes it easy for any business to reduce their carbon footprint and give back, but it has also created new jobs by inviting those in the community to apply to become food rescuers.

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The Environmental Effects of Natural Disasters

The Environmental Blog

Erosion, destruction of wildlife , water contamination and release of carbon dioxide are all real environmental threats that can be caused by natural disasters. Amid the 2016 protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, an expert called for rerouting due to the high risk of landslides along the construction path.

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Trends in Water & Circular Economy Innovation with Kim Baker

Elemental Excelerator

Stormwater/flood management and earth observation science. At the same time, we need to commercialize engineered solutions to capture and store residual and pre-existing carbon. Low-carbon or carbon negative construction materials including wood, steel and leather alternatives. GenX chemicals.