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InventWood Takes on the Buildings Sector’s Emissions with Superpowered Wood

Greentown Labs

And reduce plastic waste, while we’re at it? Across these applications, MettleWood could replace significant portions of the steel, concrete, and hard plastics used in buildings today, leading to meaningful decarbonization. Another possible application of this insulative technology is to replace polystyrene packaging, Cable says.

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? Blackrock’s $550M DAC bet #174

Climate Tech VC

Tech-enabled credits continue to constitute a big chunk of an anticipated $1T voluntary carbon market , and Oxy is on a development frenzy. Just this year, Oxy: Acquired DAC company Carbon Engineering for $1.1B Just this year, Oxy: Acquired DAC company Carbon Engineering for $1.1B

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

The leader in water, hygiene and energy services sells to a diverse collection of institutions such as hospitals, food and beverage providers, as well as heavy industry including power plants and plastic manufacturers. Last year, Ecolab set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, getting halfway there by 2030.

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How to Create a Sustainability Program: A 10 Step Guide To Creating a Purpose-Driven Business

Green Business Bureau

Environmental and social disruptions cause a negative brand reputation (note BP’s 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill ). Do we use plastic bottles for water? Are there opportunities to improve energy efficiency and upgrade lighting, insulation, heating, and cooling? Is our packaging also safe for people and the planet?

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Retail Business Sustainability Guide: Retail Sustainability Initiatives and Trends

Green Business Bureau

Another vital initiative that will help your business become more energy efficient is the switching to US Energy Star rated equipment, which covers a wide range of appliances such as heat and cooling systems and computers. For instance, the shoe retailer Rothy’s manufactures footwear from ocean plastic waste.

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Global Briefing: Paris Olympics targets zero food waste and more plant based meals

Business Green

Paris Olympics plans to halve carbon footprint of meals served at the Games. Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet this week unveiled the catering strategy for the upcoming Olympic Games in the French capital, revealing a goal to halve the average carbon footprint of meals served during the Games.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

AGreenLiving

The leader in water, hygiene and energy services sells to a diverse collection of institutions such as hospitals, food and beverage providers, as well as heavy industry including power plants and plastic manufacturers. Last year, Ecolab set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, getting halfway there by 2030.