Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

A positive Return On Investment (ROI) and Sustainability go hand in hand, as many sustainable business practices save money, create a competitive advantage, open new markets and attract customers and employees. Climate change has been linked to carbon emissions, yet another reason for businesses to change. Increased Sales.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

Separated recyclable materials at a facility in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The study said the introduction of mandatory MWS would also help to ensure that plastic and paper packaging recycling targets for 2030 will be consistently met, and contribute between 2.9

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Here’s how Tetra Pak plans to improve circularity of its packaging If you’ve ever drank juice from a carton package, it may have been supplied by Tetra Pak, a multinational food processing and packaging company. Our packages offer a lower carbon footprint when compared to other alternatives.”

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

As mentioned by Direct Air , air leaks can lead to a higher level of carbon emission that leads to global warming and damage to the planet. Ways to reduce waste include recycling, composting, and reducing packaging. Moreover, that’s not the only impact. Environmental Responsibilities of Businesses. Conclusion.

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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

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Having been crowned the most polluting brand in the world for two years running by the Break Free from Plastic campaign in its global audit of plastic waste, the firm also last year revealed it produces three million tonnes of plastic packaging a year, or the equivalent of 200,000 bottles a minute.

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Business Green

JUNE 9, 2021

Rather than slowing the pace of environmental concerns in the investment world, the pandemic appears to have focussed minds - collective wake-up call, perhaps. Just last week, HSBC announced it would halt funding coal investments. Is the role of governments redundant as climate-adverse investments continue to become unviable?

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

There is also a pressing need to reduce carbon emissions and businesses need to be part of the solution. When done right, sustainable business practices deliver a positive return on investment (ROI), improving efficiency, lowering costs and driving sales. the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Increased Sales.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

There is also a pressing need to reduce carbon emissions and businesses need to be part of the solution. When done right, sustainable business practices deliver a positive return on investment (ROI), improving efficiency, lowering costs and driving sales. the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Increased Sales.

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Business Green

AUGUST 16, 2022

Restaurant chain estimates new cPET food packaging will save 330 tonnes of plastic from its supply chain annually. The new packaging is to be made from recyclable material known as cPET, which Wagamama claims it is among the first major restaurant chains to use as a basis for its soup and noodle bowls.

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Business Green

MAY 30, 2022

Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain & Ireland (SBF GB&I) said its decision announced on Friday to shift to use 100 per cent recycled plastic was a considerable investment, as growing demand for rPET was pushing up costs.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

That's the hope of several early movers in circular economy investing, who shared their insights at the GreenBiz 21 virtual event in early February. . If we're going to make sure that we're using more recycled content, if we're going to ensure that we're going to reduce carbon emissions, then we need to be tracking that.

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Grist

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But as promising as chemical recycling and next-generation plastics may sound, experts also say some of the most realistic solutions to plastic pollution involve eliminating it from packaging as much as possible. Should packaging all be the same color of plastic to avoid dye-based contamination in recycling processes?

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Greentown Labs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The startup won $25,000 from the New Climate Ventures Sustainability Investment Prize at the 2023 Rice Business Plan Competition; took home the grand prize and audience choice award at the MIT $100K LAUNCH Competition ; and was selected for both the 2023 Cleantech Open Northeast and Venture For ClimateTech cohorts. “The

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

There is an urgent need to take actions like limiting global virgin plastic production from fossil fuels and designing products and packaging for recyclability.”. The carbon embedded in the model is estimated to be the carbon equivalent of 118 million metric tonnes of natural gas or 109 million metric tonnes of petroleum.

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Business Green

MAY 7, 2021

The maker of KitchenAid, Maytag, and Brastemp products announced earlier this week it would reduce its direct emissions to net zero by switching its global plants and buildings to renewable energy, investing in energy efficiency improvements, and purchasing carbon offsets.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 23, 2020

Some companies might install energy-efficient lighting and allow their employees to have flexible schedules, while others might invest in sustainable sourcing of materials and a cleaner production process. gigatons of carbon dioxide emissions and save about 68 billion gallons of water.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Over the last decade, Coca-Cola European Partners has been on a carbon reduction journey. Three years later, in 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published a Special Report in which it made clear that carbon reduction targets needed to be more ambitious - aligned with a 1.5-degree per cent over the last decade.

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Business Green

AUGUST 5, 2020

For example, a collaboration between industry and government on reducing food and packaging waste through the Courtauld 2025 Agreement had prevented 2.7 The new policy, unveiled in late July as part of the EU's pandemic recovery package, will see a levy of €800/tonne per kilogram of plastic waste introduced on all new products.

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Sustainability Consulting

JANUARY 5, 2022

Sustainability is the “new normal” From food production, to packaging, to fashion to lifestyle products, there is a clear effort to replace traditional demands with sustainable alternatives. Their efforts so far mean 100% of their US electricity needs are met with renewable energy and 87% of their production line uses recycled materials.

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Business Green

MAY 14, 2021

It embeds certain energy efficiency and environmental criteria into its purchasing contracts, much as Salesforce will require suppliers to do, and it is vocal about the carbon-reduction potential of its strategy with customers. But getting to net zero in a supply chain will take more than nudges and new purchasing contracts.

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Business Green

AUGUST 5, 2020

For example, a collaboration between industry and government on reducing food and packaging waste through the Courtauld 2025 Agreement had prevented 2.7 The new policy, unveiled in late July as part of the EU's pandemic recovery package, will see a levy of €800/tonne per kilogram of plastic waste introduced on all new products.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 12, 2022

When a company invests in that quality and makes the pan from recycled materials, it’s a double win. Of course, green design can mean creating a product that performs for many years, or one that cuts down your carbon footprint through eco-friendly materials. That’s no small investment. This pan does both.

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GreenTech Gazette

JULY 6, 2022

Choosing these for your car fleet will cut your company’s carbon footprint much more than you’d think. Investing in these can be expensive, so it mightn’t be an appropriate option for everyone. Green Shipping Materials. Aiming for recycled materials can often be recommended. 3D Printing. What’s stopping you?

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Hemp makes for a soft and flowy fabric that is hypoallergenic; it is also a carbon-negative crop, uses less water in production and is naturally resistant to bacteria growth. Prices for the new collection range from $98 to $398, so adding Valani to your wardrobe will certainly be an investment.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

From reducing carbon footprints to minimizing waste, there are numerous steps one can take to establish a more sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyle. Start by investing in proper insulation, energy-efficient windows, and doors to regulate indoor temperatures, reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Other recommendations include urgently delivering clear strategies to deliver new carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen projects, setting clear and ambitious targets in the delayed Environment Bill, laying the groundwork for domestic EV battery manufacturing at scale, and aligning the UK's net zero and nature agendas.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

The company, an early partner with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has positioned water and carbon emissions as equally critical in the climate crisis. Last year, Ecolab set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, getting halfway there by 2030. million in Neighborhood Grants. LinkedIn | Personal website. million acres the 4.4

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Hemp makes for a soft and flowy fabric that is hypoallergenic; it is also a carbon-negative crop, uses less water in production and is naturally resistant to bacteria growth. Prices for the new collection range from $98 to $398, so adding Valani to your wardrobe will certainly be an investment.

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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. Recycled content. Low carbon.

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Business Green

JANUARY 26, 2023

Is that shampoo bottle as easily 'recyclable' as the label claims? And what even is 'carbon negative' beer? Specifically, it highlighted "concerning practices" such as the use of "vague and broad eco-statements, for example packaging or marketing a product as 'sustainable' or 'better for the environment' with no evidence".

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Ecotech

AUGUST 5, 2019

of all packaging waste produced from 1994 to 2012 ended up in landfills. With the rise of the publics’ awareness of various environmental issues, many companies have started to opt for eco-friendly packaging as they recognize the importance of sustainability and minimizing their environmental impact. It’s Better For Environment.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The predicted rise in plastic use between now and 2050 is on track to eat up more than an eighth of the world's carbon budget, according to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. of pre-industrial levels," he said. This article is part of the Net Zero Commodities Hub, hosted in partnership with Wood Mackenzie.

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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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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2022

Where possible, make the switch to recyclable products and materials to reduce waste generated in your business and support a circular economy. Examples include opting for cardboard packaging over non-recyclable plastic packaging. Work with sustainable and ethical suppliers.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The EU has unveiled sweeping new plans that could crack down on everything from mini shampoo bottles and disposable coffee cups to excess packaging and virgin plastics. Oil and gas giants continued to ramp up investment in their petrochemicals arms. These campaigns enjoyed considerable success.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials. Tip #5 – Recycle and reuse paper : Workspaces should have paper recycle bins to make it easy to collect all types of paper including packaging and cardboard.

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