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Beyond the Stockholm Convention: new regulations targeting forever chemicals

Envirotec Magazine

The signing of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in 2001 marked a historic moment, as it was the first global treaty aimed at eliminating or restricting chemicals harmful to human and environmental health. Other states are restricting PFAS in key consumer-facing sectors, like food packaging and cosmetics.

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Episode 221: Mapping biodiversity, repair and the circular economy

GreenBiz

Here are some highlights from this week's precursor, which featured an interview on the viability of reusable packaging, and two panel sessions — one on the future of recycled plastics in an age of cheap oil and one on the role of repair in circular economy strategies. Download it here. This episode was sponsored by WestRock. .

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Pathways to Net Zero: Circular Economy Strategies for Climate Action

EDF + Business

Download Report Introduction Today’s global economy consumes 100 billion tons of materials, of which only 7.2 Download Report Circularity requires rethinking traditional linear models of production and consumption and instead adopting a more sustainable, closed-loop system. billion tons come from secondary materials.

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

Envirotec Magazine

These are: food systems, the built environment, fashion and textile, electronics, and packaging. As a strategic partner and host of its secretariat, the African Development Bank organized the event in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. Download the presentation on the report. Download the full report.

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Aquaculture becomes a net-positive

GreenBiz

You can download the entire report here. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It is being considered more often as a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging , which gives farmers another potential buyer. One nonprofit organization, GreenWave , is even advocating the idea of "regenerative ocean farming."

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The Green Business Certification Checklist: How To Prepare and Plan for Success 

Green Business Bureau

Trusted third-party organizations like LEED, B Corp and Green Business Bureau provide certification programs that can prove your company’s green cred. Organic and Sustainable Food Certifications. Products & Packaging – Do our products use sustainably sourced and eco-friendly materials? Download Now. Download Now.

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Sustainable Office Gifts: A Guide For Green Holiday Shopping

Green Business Bureau

For the Organizers. Use what you already have around the home or office to create a chic upcycled organizer! You can use patterned wrapping paper and old cereal boxes to create a nifty file/magazine holder or a desk organizer. Download Now. Sustainable makeup brands are on the rise. For the Sweet Tooths.