Business Green

MARCH 13, 2020

Luggage maker promises to cut carbon emissions, source 100 per cent renewable energy, and boost durability and recyclability of its products.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2020

Use recyclable materials when possible. Using recyclable materials is an obvious starting point, admittedly, but one that needs highlighting. As the world continually shifts towards protecting the environment, more opportunities are present for the use of recyclable materials.

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Business Green

JULY 28, 2020

The glittering world of the diamond industry became the latest sector to embrace a more climate-friendly future, as nine global traders and manufacturers this week committed to drawing up detailed plans to become 'carbon neutral'. A detailed plan for achieving the net zero goal will be shared by the end of Q1 2021, he added.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In March, Samsonite announced "Our Responsible Journey," a new global sustainability strategy that outlines its commitments across four priority areas: Product Innovation; Carbon Action; Thriving Supply Chain; and Our People, including engagement, development, diversity and inclusion. Mon, 11/16/2020 - 01:00.

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Business Green

JUNE 24, 2021

Tennis fans attending this year's tournament will be encouraged to use pop up recycling scheme to help ensure cans and bottles are recycled. The new initiative is centred around the introduction of 50 colourful new recycling bins in and around the Borough of Merton, home of the world-famous tennis club.

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Business Green

JULY 3, 2020

By 2025, Pandora, the world's largest jewelry brand by volume, will use 100 per cent recycled silver and gold in its products. As it stands, 71 percent of the silver and gold in Pandora jewelry comes from recycled sources. Recycling metals uses fewer resources than mining new metals.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2021

Aluminium is an infinitely recyclable material, with over 75% of all the aluminium ever produced still in use today. Used aluminium drink cans can be recycled and back on supermarket shelves as new drink cans in as little as 60 days. Recycling aluminium takes 95% less energy than producing it from its raw materials.

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Business Green

JANUARY 19, 2022

Resource management company Veolia has unveiled plans to build a new recycling plant in the West Midlands that it claims will be capable of processing a fifth of the UK's end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries in 2024.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 2, 2020

The data centers that they use have a multitude of eco-credentials – their electricity is backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees Origin Certificates, they provide carbon neutral cloud services through carbon offsetting, and they have won numerous awards for energy efficiency. Using GBB as a Guide.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 3, 2021

Renovating a building to reduce its energy consumption makes little sense if there is no control of the carbon-intensive materials and components used for the renovation, and if these are transported over long distances.”. Buildings should be designed to be disassembled and recycled at end of their lifetime.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. Not only does reclaimed lumber give that rustic, farmhouse look and possess some unique history within its grain, but it also helps preserve our carbon-sequestering forests and rejects monoculture tree farms that do not support biodiversity or ecological health. RECYCLED STEEL.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 29, 2020

This keeps transportation costs for materials and production low and reduces emissions. All items are packaged using eco-friendly filler that is reusable and recyclable. Perhaps the most notable nod to the planet is the company’s dedication to using only recycled gems. All silver necklaces are also made from 100% recycled metal.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 7, 2021

There are a lot of bright colors — particularly green — that will play nicely with bold or neutral outfits. The soles are made with recycled rubber, and the uppers are made with Primegreen technology, which uses recycled materials. ” Adidas is hoping to become carbon-neutral by 2050. .

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Business Green

DECEMBER 22, 2022

What will it take to get to 'car-to-car' recycling? At a press conference just a few days ahead of the start of the 2022 Paris Motor Show, Renault Group announced the creation of a new business entity, The Future is NEUTRAL. Breaking silos within the organization.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2022

If you’re wondering what to get your favorite coworkers while keeping your carbon footprint low, then here’s a must-have guide on sustainable office gifts! Check out these eco-friendly resistance bands from MADFITT and plant-based Yoloha yoga mats and blocks made from 70% renewable materials. For the Organizers. For the Entrepreneurs.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 29, 2020

How Pandora hopes to reach 100% recycled silver and gold Deonna Anderson Mon, 06/29/2020 – 16:55 By 2030, Pandora, the world’s largest jewelry brand by volume, will use 100 percent recycled silver and gold in its products. As it stands, 71 percent of the silver and gold in Pandora jewelry comes from recycled sources.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Smartphone manufacturers are showing signs of accountability through efforts to incorporate recycled materials into product design and work towards carbon neutrality. Apple and Microsoft have released similar plans, including the goal of achieving carbon neutral production in the next ten years.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 26, 2021

New York is on a path to achieve its mandated goal of a zero-emission electricity sector by 2040, including 70% renewable energy generation by 2030, and to reach economy-wide carbon neutrality. NYPA is the largest state public power organization in the U.S.,

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The fresh targets from ASOS come in the same week as rival fashion retailer Primark unveiled a new sustainability strategy , pledging to halve its carbon footprint to introduce more "durable" clothing that will last longer and prevent clothing going to waste.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Some examples of projects are: Recycle or sell your used ink cartridges. This is typically available at the same price and is completely carbon neutral. Some easy starter initiatives to consider are: Purchase paper goods made from 35-100% post-consumer recycled materials.

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Business Green

JUNE 9, 2020

Evian's vice-president of brand Shweta Harit talks to BusinessGreen about the French water company's sustainability ambitions, in particular a pledge to use 100 per cent recycled bottles by 2025. As such, Harit says she expects Evian to reach its 100 per cent recycled bottle goals sooner than expected.

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Business Green

MARCH 22, 2023

Under the proposed rules, which are now set to be debated by the European Parliament and 27 member states, claims such as "made from recycled materials" or "ocean-friendly" will need to be backed up by scientific evidence, verified by a third party, and regularly reviewed.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 14, 2021

Adidas accomplishes this by using recycled materials and PRIMEGREEN technology. Hitting on the third R in the “reduce, reuse, recycle” trifecta, PRIMEGREEN contains 100% recycled polyester. The Outdoor line includes shirts, pants, jackets, shoes and, of course, face masks.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Local sourcing, recycled materials and energy-efficient fixtures were all incorporated to help the school achieve LEED Silver while staying within a relatively modest construction budget. For example, kindergarten students will be taught to collect old crayons and melt them into new ones in a lesson about recycling.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Meanwhile, the manufacture of new electronics is also fuelling the climate crisis, pumping out carbon emissions while consuming large quantities of precious metals essential for the development of low-carbon technologies. Most electronic devices are recyclable and contain valuable and reusable materials.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As a company, Google claims to be carbon neutral since 2007 and has set a goal to be carbon-free by 2030. Carpet made from recycled materials and energy-efficient lighting illuminate the focus on eco-friendly interior design. Green Building Council.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 7, 2021

KAJ Hotel technically has no footprint, perched over the edge of the harbor, but it also avoids a heavy carbon footprint with the use of reclaimed materials. Old railroad poles were used in the foundation, and recycled materials from a ship were used to build the stairs and gangway.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 8, 2020

So, in 2016, we set an ambition to have global climate neutral manufacturing operations by 2025. So , last year, at the launch of our first fully electric vehicle, XC40 Recharge, we stated our intention to become a climate neutral company by 2040. In short, climate action is critical to our future success.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

The automaker’s sustainability goals include sourcing energy only from renewable sources and getting at least half the materials in its vehicles from recycled, bio-based or renewable origins — by 2030 in the U.S. Last year, Ecolab set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, getting halfway there by 2030.

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2023

Carbon offset. Does the carbon offset provider use sound science and accounting practices to back up the claims it makes about its carbon offsets? The FTC said in December that it expects comments on 'carbon offsets' in particular for the next Green Guides. Made with renewable materials. Recyclable.

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Business Green

AUGUST 31, 2022

Looking more specifically at food packaging, Tetra Pak is on a journey towards creating the world's most sustainable food package, a carton that is made from responsibly sourced renewable or recycled materials, is fully recyclable and carbon-neutral.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The Robin Wood block will not only feature modern high-rise buildings, but will be made entirely out of wood and other recyclable materials. “Robin Wood promotes intensive timber bio-based construction and CO2-neutral housing.”

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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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Greentown Labs

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

ER: I know you’ve committed the company to carbon neutrality by 2050, what are some of the top things you are doing to get there? ­­. Finally, we also will make sure we are involved in carbon sequestration. And by the way, using recycled materials means emitting less when we produce. It’s even an aspiration.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Choose innovative, recycled, eco-friendly and natural materials like BisonShield , SoftHemp , EcoKnit , (R)evolution and EcoDry. This women-owned business is both Carbon Neutral Certified and a member of 1% For The Planet. Five trees will be planted for each order. Code is valid Nov. 15 through Dec.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

With Our Responsible Journey, Samsonite strives to lead the lifestyle bag and travel luggage industry across key sustainability indicators, including the use of recycled materials in its products and packaging and achieving carbon neutrality across its owned and operated facilities.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 18, 2021

We will continue recognizing nature as our most valuable asset, advancing towards a carbon neutral and a nature positive world. Commenting on the award, President of Costa Rica Carlos Alvarado, said: "What we achieved in this small country in Central America can be done anywhere.

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