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Secrets for circular supply chain partnerships from Interface and Aquafil

GreenBiz

They've expanded their markets and slashed carbon footprints along the way, cementing reputations as innovators. Buying 100 percent-recycled nylon from Aquafil has helped Interface reduce the carbon footprint of its carpet tile by 69 percent. What happens when your circularity efforts are ahead of what most consumers are demanding?

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How To Buy Carbon Offsets: 6 Certified and Vetted Options

Green Business Bureau

The voluntary carbon offset market is rocketing, with the Ecosystem Marketplace reporting an annual market value of ~$1 billion in 2021, which was an all-time high. This can make things difficult for business leaders like you, looking to reduce their carbon footprint through purchasing offsets. The rules of carbon offsetting.

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Reducing The Risk Of Investing In Electric Vehicles For Low-Income Consumers

Energy Innovation

In a recent article published in the Journal of Planning Education and Research , study authors Klein, Basu, and Smart found that high repair and maintenance costs are the main reason that low-income households transition into and out of car ownership. Journal of Planning Education and Research 0739456X2311637. Evidence from China.”

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TEDTalk: The New Urgency of Climate Change

Sustainability Consulting

In addition to cheap sources of green energy, Gore says we need to price carbon. There are 43 jurisdictions around the world that already have a price on carbon such as Europe and China. Customers, investors, boards, executive teams, and their families are demanding that businesses become more sustainable.

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How COVID-19 Is Impacting The Ethanol And Corn Producers

R-Squared Energy

In a previous article , I reported that gasoline demand had plummeted to the lowest demand number in more than 50 years. The steep drop in gasoline demand has had a domino effect, also crushing the nation’s ethanol demand, and subsequently corn demand. Josh: We are absolutely seeing a decline in corn demand.

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SDG 13: Climate Action

Green Business Bureau

There has been an estimated 6% drop in carbon emissions due to altered lifestyles in COVID-19. Improve climate change education. This adds to global waste, emissions and an exhausting demand for new material. Top Carbon Emission Contributors. Adopt disaster risk reduction strategies. The EPA has broken down the total U.S.

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Regenerative Notes 6

Fairsnape

Writing and editing of the first drafts of RESTORY – the telling the project management of our four-year research network, and of RESTORD , a guide for educators, students and partitioners, are now complete and the publication process begins. Also noted in respect of new books is “Design Studio Vol. March 9th 2021 24 Retweets 34 Likes.