GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

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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Business Green

MARCH 31, 2020

Tearfund estimates that the open burning of companies’ plastic products in six focus countries spews roughly 4.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent into the atmosphere each year. The research claims that Coca-Cola is the biggest culprit, responsible for 200,000 tonnes of plastic pollution annually.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2021

And yet craft brewers often feel they have no choice but to contaminate aluminium beverage cans with plastic labels or shrink sleeves. Here, Rob Day, CEO at Tonejet looks at beverage can decoration, the damage caused by the use of plastic labels and sleeves on cans and why alternative digital technologies are the sustainable solution.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The supermarket’s managing director calls for other supermarkets to slash their plastic footprints following UN report. Iceland Foods has announced it will offset its plastic footprint as it works towards becoming plastic-free across its own label packaging.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Plastic waste in particular is a huge source of concern across the continent. This issue will move further into the spotlight over the coming weeks, as world leaders gather in Nairobi to develop a legally binding agreement on plastic pollution. We believe that accelerating plastic circularity will be a key part of the solution.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Beauty arm of US consumer goods giant estimates that new refillable product line will eliminate need for roughly 300 million virgin plastic shampoo bottles. We have committed to enable and inspire responsible consumption through innovation on our product and packaging," she said.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

Drawing on that mandate, Ardern declared a "climate emergency" and set the wheels in motion for New Zealand’s public sector to become carbon neutral by 2025. She passed a Zero Carbon Bill during her first term that mandates net-zero emissions by 2050 and campaigned on tougher action this term. . percent of its GDP.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

In the first months of the crisis alone, China reported a 25 per cent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. Getting to net zero by 2050 will require a combination of technologies, innovative thinking and new approaches - there is no single magic bullet to remove all emissions from the global economy. Work remains to be done.

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Business Green

AUGUST 10, 2021

New uniform made from recycled plastic bottles aims to help airline curb its supply chain impacts. EasyJet has this week debuted new uniforms for its cabin crew and pilots made from recycled plastic bottles, as the airline giant steps up efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its supply chain.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Related: The durable Solo New York backpack can accompany all of your adventures “If recycled plastic bottles can be made into some thing that can survive these conditions — no one can ever doubt the durability of GROUNDTRUTH,” said Swan, who was the first person to walk to both the North and South Poles unsupported. View original here:Â .

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2020

For example, global supplier Asia Pulp and Paper, which has taken a strong approach to sustainability, demonstrates this with its range of innovative products. When it comes to implementing recyclable materials, it’s easy to switch to eco-friendly packaging and mailing supplies if your business hasn’t already done so.

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Business Green

MARCH 11, 2022

Football fans are being offered airmiles in return for disposing their used plastic bottles at newly-installed recycling pods at Manchester City FC's Etihad Stadium. Etihad Guest Miles can then be used to book flights, package holidays or gifts via the airline and its partners, or be donated to charity. Is this a joke?"

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Business Green

JANUARY 29, 2021

Tesla profits, green Olympics, Canadian plastic, and all the green business news from around the world this week. The European wind industry continues to reduce costs through innovation, scale and learning effects. Canadian firms sign up to new Plastics Pact. kg from low cost renewable power, already within 2025.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Our members continue to amaze us with their commitment to sustainability and their innovative green and social responsibility initiatives. This includes adopting a zero-waste policy, limiting the use of paper and minimizing the use of plastics, energy, and water. Duro Cleaners also decided to take a stand against plastic waste.

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

Our honorees for 2021 are intrepid startup founders, tenacious corporate innovators and determined public servants. The Ottawa-based startup is bringing to scale a process that generates hydrogen by capturing carbon dioxide from the air, then storing it within seawater, mimicking the ocean’s natural processes to create a carbon sink.

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Energy Innovation

MARCH 8, 2023

Energy Innovation partners with the independent nonprofit Aspen Global Change Institute (AGCI) to provide climate and energy research updates. For example, when a forest—which naturally absorbs and stores carbon dioxide as trees grow—is logged and converted to grazing or agricultural land, GHGs are released as trees decompose.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 31, 2020

From plastic packaging to chemical ingredients, they may help skin but put a heavy burden on the planet. In addition, both the product and the packaging are zero-waste. Plus, the company is committed to carbon-neutral shipping. This isn’t the first time Haeckels has shown its innovative capabilities.

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Business Green

APRIL 24, 2022

As part of our mission at Google to operate on 24/7 carbon-free energy (CFE) by 2030, we continue to prioritise internal development in sustainable operations and initiatives. One way of doing this is by having access to information about where carbon free energy is available.

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Climate Tech VC

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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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Business Green

JULY 16, 2020

This year's shortlist for the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards is stronger than ever with a host of top blue chips, innovative start-ups, and inspiring sustainability leaders all in the mix for recognition at the UK's largest and most prestigious green business awards. Breaking the Plastic Habit - Canary Wharf Group. Anthesis Group.

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Business Green

MAY 10, 2021

Many of these sectors produce materials critical to the burgeoning green economy, yet they have also historically relied on carbon intensive, fossil fuel energy sources, and energy and resource inefficient processes. It also highlights examples of encouraging corporate efforts to develop low carbon heavy industry and manufacturing processes.

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Business Green

JUNE 23, 2020

The UK should direct policy and investment towards synthetic, low carbon jet fuels as part of its green recovery package, argues author and energy expert Chris Goodall. Some parts of this transition to low carbon energy have a more obvious route. Coronavirus has reminded us it's a good idea to listen to the science.

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Business Green

JULY 30, 2020

As L'Oréal embarks on the next phase of its sustainability programme, BusinessGreen speaks to UK operations director Nathalie Bleach about plastic, environmental labelling, its growing delivery business and the firm's 2050 net zero mission. L'Oréal is very proud of its first ever sustainability strategy.

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Business Green

JANUARY 27, 2020

We have a duty to the communities we serve to continue to reduce the impact our business has on the environment and we are committing to reduce our own carbon emissions and become Net Zero by 2040, 10 years ahead of the government's own targets, because 2050 isn't soon enough," he said. "We

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 28, 2020

GreenBiz readers got excited about climate change solutions that ranged from the new, from the emerging potential of hydrogen as an energy source to changes in plastics manufacturing, to the ancient, such as planting trees. In the $500 billion-per-year cosmetics space, small-scale packaging leads to large-scale single-use plastic waste.

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Green Market Oracle

AUGUST 30, 2020

It will specifically explore systemic solutions to the climate crisis focusing on clean energy, electrified, transportation, the circular economy, carbon removal and sustainable food systems. Protein is being sourced from an increasingly long list of plants, synthesized from carbon dioxide sucked from the air, and extracted from insects.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 11, 2021

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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AGreenLiving

JULY 28, 2021

Scientists recognize that while coffee grounds seem harmless, when in the landfill they actually release methane gas, which has a greenhouse effect 28 times higher than carbon dioxide. The process minimizes coffee waste by diverting it from the waste stream, and it reduces carbon dioxide and methane emissions.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 22, 2020

based insurer to achieve carbon neutrality in 2016. . When he offered her a job leading the company’s global sustainable packaging initiative, she jumped at it. He’s excited to bring his skills for channeling innovation and building partnerships to achieve broader impact. Jesse Klein. Jennifer Ballen, 28 . Meg Wilcox.

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Eco-Business

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

While companies such as Amazon, Nestlé, and Unilever have set targets for carbon neutrality, Microsoft just announced that it will become carbon negative by around 2030, and remove all the carbon the company has emitted since its founding in 1975. A low carbon economy will demand new skills both upstream and downstream.

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Business Green

JANUARY 17, 2020

It is impressive to see that Austria has set itself the goal of being climate-neutral by 2040," she said. "I The German government has reached a deal with regional leaders for a €40bn compensation package that should allow it to finalise plans to phase out coal-fired power stations across the country by 2038.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 17, 2021

Our honorees for 2021 are intrepid startup founders, tenacious corporate innovators and determined public servants. The Ottawa-based startup is bringing to scale a process that generates hydrogen by capturing carbon dioxide from the air, then storing it within seawater, mimicking the ocean’s natural processes to create a carbon sink.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The ecosystem services that underpin the global economy should recover, providing greater climate resilience, enhanced natural carbon sinks, and improved food and water security. The bulk of the funding - some £2.5tr - was deemed neutral.

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