The Environmental Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Opt for products that use less packaging or packaging made from recyclable materials. Support Brands with Sustainable Packaging Many companies are now using eco-friendly packaging materials like biodegradable plastics or recycled paper. Share tips and information with your friends, family, and community members.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

A verified certification is a major step towards demonstrating your commitment to sustainability to your employees and customers who care about protecting the environment and care about what companies they engage with. Your organization may or may not have the privilege of having a sustainability manager or director on staff.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Because MAYO Designs focuses on sustainability and working with sustainable organizations, joining Green Business Bureau provided an opportunity to leverage industry leading online tools that help their business navigate a sustainability framework and not only determine areas of focus, but prioritize greening and sustainability future plans.

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Unsustainable

MAY 1, 2019

The Vanderful team plans to bring education and adventure to West Africa, after it captured their hearts during time spent teaching and living in Namibia. Vanderful knows that these are the innovators of the future, but African children still have the lowest access to education in the world.

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GreenBiz

MAY 26, 2021

While the lasting impacts of COVID on industry may take years to accurately assess, one thing we can see right now is how the pandemic has focused the textile industry’s attention on sustainability. It shows how companies performed and where they are focusing their efforts in sustainability.

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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. Materiality assessments matter. Christine Rile….

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Although wind is expected to play a key role in environmental sustainability through the decarbonization of power generation, adopting a circular approach across the entire value chain is vital. With input from manufacturers through to end-users, we can reinvent how wind turbines are recycled.”. By Power Engineering International.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Recycling is not always the best solution! Specifiers have a crucial role to play in educating end users about the importance of using products which embody Circular Economy principles. see John Bullock quote below). Several companies, including Recolight, have introduced new services to facilitate the reuse and repair of fittings.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021. These 20 C-suite executives have steered their companies forward through much disruption, providing inspiration for the possibilities of advancing sustainability, social responsibility and circular business models — sometimes all at once. Elsa Wenzel. Mon, 01/11/2021 - 02:15.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 27, 2020

The project also focuses on sustainability and will integrate passive design principles, native landscaping, recycled materials and solar panels. MVRDV designs a sustainable urban living room for Shenzhen. It will truly be a public building.” Read more here:Â .

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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. Familiarize yourself with local recycling programs and guidelines, ensuring that you separate recyclables from non-recyclables correctly.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The research is based at the Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction (CESC) at Heriot-Watt’s Dubai campus and will focus on four key areas: materials and waste management; building permits and regulations; new technologies; and education. Dr Gillian Murray. Image credit: Heriot-Watt.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2020

How to talk about racial justice in sustainability Victoria Gilchrist Wed, 12/16/2020 – 00:30 Editor’s note: The opinions and conclusions that appear in this piece do not necessarily represent the position of Intel. Sustainability centers around leaving the world a better place for the next generation. First, say the words.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2020

How to talk about racial justice in sustainability Victoria Gilchrist Wed, 12/16/2020 – 00:30 Editor’s note: The opinions and conclusions that appear in this piece do not necessarily represent the position of Intel. Sustainability centers around leaving the world a better place for the next generation. First, say the words.

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Business Green

JULY 28, 2020

"What's now commencing is a detailed analysis of these nine companies with an expert agency, which will consider issues including energy generation, water conservation, use of plastics, recycled materials and reducing travel," Aggarwal told BusinessGreen. As a next phase, it was important to bring the midstream on board.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 16, 2021

It brings an urban population together and puts the ideas of community support, educational enrichment and purpose in serving the greater good all together in rows of plants and flowers. Related: RHS Hilltop opens its wings to the study of horticulture Another primary goal was to provide education about the environment. More here:Â .

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Greentown Labs

MARCH 21, 2023

Ohmium enables industries to deploy green hydrogen for a sustainable future. EarthBond leverages group financing and carbon accounting to lower costs and risk in the energy transition of Nigeria’s $14B fuel-based, off-grid generator market. The startup is part of the inaugural ACCEL cohort. The startup is part of the inaugural ACCEL cohort.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A collaboration with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion , the 29 women’s, men’s and unisex styles aim to prove that eco-friendly clothing can also be chic. Circular design refers to a constant recycling loop, with no materials ending up in the landfill. Instead of waste, ASOS aims to create an endless series of new fashions.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 2, 2023

In 2020, the Green Business Bureau shared Impetus Digital’s sustainability commitment via their first member story. Three years on, we’re here to check in and see how far this brand has come along their sustainability journey. In 2023, Impetus Digital is looking into options for a hybrid celebration.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2022

Bring sustainability into employees homes through company sponsored education (4 points). Purchase trash bin liners made from 35-100% post consumer recycled materials (8 points). Be sure to communicate the sustainability program goals and objectives to all departments, executives, and managers.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A collaboration with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion , the 29 women’s, men’s and unisex styles aim to prove that eco-friendly clothing can also be chic. Circular design refers to a constant recycling loop, with no materials ending up in the landfill. Instead of waste, ASOS aims to create an endless series of new fashions.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 8, 2020

Sustainability, indigenous culture and contemporary design come together in Perkins and Will’s design for the new $85 million Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CITE) at Seneca College’s Newnham Campus. CITE presented the perfect opportunity to show how Indigenous knowledge can guide post-secondary education.

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Greentown Labs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

DrinKicks (Houston, Texas) is a sneaker-themed consumer-products company that is focused on repurposing food waste and recycled materials into sustainable goods such as shoes, sports equipment, and clothing, all while educating consumers on the power of the circular economy. 23, 2023 at Greentown’s Boston location.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

designer Maddie Williams has recently launched a sustainable puffer jacket after winning the Redress Design Award 2019, one of the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competitions. The jacket now retails in over 100 stores in China. Redress Design Award Images via Redress.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Businesses all around the world are becoming more sustainable, balancing their fiscal, economic, environmental and social responsibilities to protect the planet and people. Executives and business owners are finding ways to make the necessary sustainability changes while still growing their businesses and maintaining profit.

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Business Green

MARCH 3, 2023

At GreenBiz 23 in Scottsdale a few weeks ago, Mary Jane Melendez, chief sustainability and social impact officer at General Mills, joined me for a conversation about this topic. She shared valuable insights about integrating biodiversity conservation into the company's sustainability work. Here are some of her key learnings.

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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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Grist

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Washington state’s wakeup call came about five years ago when China stopped accepting highly contaminated bales of recycled materials from around the world. Washington lawmakers, responding to the loss of a market that took upwards of 60 percent of the state’s recycled materials, created the Recycling Development Center in 2019.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In addition to these paramount foundational elements, L’École du Fleuve (The River School) also presents a plan that relies on locally sourced, sustainable and recycled materials. Sustainable building requires attention to water usage. The River School harvests water through a terraced rainwater channel in the courtyard.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 13, 2021

Here are a few tips to make this Earth Day engaging and transformational and instill lasting habits with your employees, even if life looks a bit different right now: Educate As many employees are accustomed to living their work lives online, this is the perfect time to develop trainings and virtual events around sustainability.

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Business Green

MAY 14, 2021

The clear play: Help other companies, including customers and partners, achieve their own sustainability goals. VMware has long viewed sustainability as core to its long-term innovation strategy. Or it might mean swapping out one material or component for another entirely, as Unilever is prioritising with its cleaning products.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The modern and sustainable home is equipped with a south-facing, 4.9-kW The cladding, which was sustainably fabricated in the Austrian town of Sankt Veit an der Glan, is a composite material of raw pulpwood, recycled wood and natural resins selected for its durability and low maintenance.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The move forms part of Volvo's long-term partnership with the Eden Project, and is designed to help "inspire and educate people about our relationship with the environment", according to the Sweden-based brand. "At

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 28, 2021

Right now, prominent media companies are already setting the stage for sustainable business practices in the industry, so it is imperative that smaller companies follow suit or they may fall behind and miss out on the opportunities that come with being green. Provide Sustainable Catering. Sustainability in the Production Office.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 2, 2021

Reiner brings an interesting background to the profession, with educational and practical experience in interior decorating as well as a degree in environmental science and a Master’s of Marine Science and Management. “In [the past] 5-7 years there’s been a huge increase in overall awareness, self-education and concern.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 30, 2022

Sustainable Law Firms. Law firm sustainability is a strategic business shift that aims to prevent socially and environmentally damaging operations in the legal industry. There’s heightened market demand for sustainable practices with robust and transparent disclosure. Sustainability challenges in the legal industry.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 19, 2020

The ever-growing count meter on their website reports over 20 billion bottles have been recycled , with the resulting fibers being used for everything from totes to curtains. We’re thrilled to partner with Disney on this iconic collection and help promote the importance of recycling and sustainability.”

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