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Sport Industry Sustainability: 5 Simple Steps to Kick-Start Your Sustainability Program

Green Business Bureau

With this in mind, in Europe, the Green Sports Alliance have brought large football organizations together to push for environmentally friendly ways to enjoy these games. Add a sufficient number of labeled recycle bins in every field and stadium. Team games should be better organized and scheduled to reduce travel.

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London event will coach public on repair skills

Envirotec Magazine

With an estimated 25 million items of textiles, 10 million bikes, 19 million electrical items, 16 million items of furniture and 14 million bathroom fixtures or fittings* in need of repair in London homes, say the organizers, there are some massive savings to be made from learning a few basic repairs.

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Report by African Circular Economy Alliance shines light on ‘Five Big Bets’ for circular economy

Envirotec Magazine

As a strategic partner and host of its secretariat, the African Development Bank organized the event in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. One of those enterprises is Ecopost, which has upcycled 5 million kilograms of plastic waste into building materials and created over 2,000 jobs for youth and women.

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8 Easy Ways to Become Environmentally Friendly and Live Happily

Green Living Guy

In this day and age when the effects of climate change are so evident in our lives, becoming environmentally conscious is something that we should all strive for. The good thing is that you don’t have to make major life changes.

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How To Use a Sustainability Scorecard To Manage Your Company

Green Business Bureau

Tracking whether the people or teams assigned to a given initiative complete them brings accountability to the organization. A policy-based assessment covers purchasing, manufacturing, recycling, business travel, diversity, and employee benefits. climate risks and social welfare risks). install recycling bins in the break room)?

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

Green Business Bureau

The majority (50%) of organizations thought sustainability was “ fairly well ” integrated, as opposed to an ideal “ extremely well ” target. It’s a living, integral part of your business that needs room to grow organically, adjust flexibly, and evolve to your company’s changing needs. install recycling bins in the break room)?

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Waste Management Checklist: 26 Tips For Minimizing Waste

Green Business Bureau

Comparatively, poor waste management contributes to air pollution, exacerbates climate change, contaminates ecological habitats, and is harmful to wildlife and human health. For instance, thinking about climate change, solid waste-related emissions are anticipated to increase to 2.38

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