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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. cities, Replate is a tech-driven nonprofit that combats food waste by connecting food donors and food rescuers together. HOW IS SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION DRIVING THE GREEN ECONOMY? GREEN COMPANIES TO RECOGNIZE.

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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

I grew up spending time on a small island where there were no stores or gas stations, and whatever waste we created had to be hauled off on a ferry. Take away these natural boundary conditions of a small island, however, and you find that people buy and waste more than they need and quickly dispose of items that no longer serve a purpose.