The Environmental Blog

JULY 28, 2023

If ignored, these microscopic parasites can result in more serious health problems in addition to irritation and itching. Consider purchasing pet supplies like biodegradable litter produced from recycled paper or wood, as well as pet food that is manufactured with organic and ethically sourced components.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 9, 2021

Currently, five golf organizations have joined: the United States Golf Association (USGA); Waste Management Phoenix Open; The International Golf Federation; World Minigolf Federation; and Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore. Nonprofit organizations such as the National Links Trust , recent bid winners to take over operations of Washington, D.C.’s

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This sees them as reluctant in transitioning towards renewable energy. Many businesses and governments put profits and short-term gains over the long-term health of our planet. Through investment, countries can help support renewable energy, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2022

Climate change also has vast implications for human health. Rising temperatures exacerbate smog levels in some cities, reduce air quality throughout regions, and contribute to a variety of health problems. The World Health Organization has reported that climate change contributes to approximately 150,000 deaths annually.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Responsible production requires manufacturing goods and services in an ethical and sustainable way that minimizes waste and pollution and supports long-term sustainability of surrounding communities and their natural environments. Additionally, more consumers are preferring organizations with demonstrated environmental and ethical practices.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Biophilic design is about regenerating human energy through integrating nature into the built environment. . The experience of space and place refers to spatial features and characteristics of the natural environment that have advanced human health and wellbeing. Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics, 26(5), 999–1014.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 20, 2022

Each category within ESG overlaps with the 3 pillars of corporate sustainability, as we explain: Environment : This includes corporate climate policies, energy use, waste, pollution, natural resource conservation, and the treatment of animals. This includes transparent and full financial reports, plus ethical and legal management.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

But all of this stuff is made from resources of some kind, uses up energy and eventually winds up as waste. Energy Star offers a variety of certified electronics such as computers , monitors , TVs and telephones. Printers, scanners, mailing machines – you can find the most energy efficient imaging equipment through Energy Star.

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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. RECLAIMED LUMBER.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the hotel industry contributes 1% of total global emissions. Perhaps organize an onsite composting program where guests can donate their food scraps. Improve Energy Efficiency. Hotels account for 15 percent of total water used by commercial institutions in the U.S.,

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A green procurement or green purchasing policy (GPP) is put in place to guide businesses when acquiring materials, supplies and services and selecting such products based on their impact on the environment and human health. Improved Employee Health and Safety. GPPs can apply to both products bought to run the business internally (Ex.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2022

Climate change also has vast implications for human health. Rising temperatures exacerbate smog levels in some cities, reduce air quality throughout regions, and contribute to a variety of health problems. The World Health Organization has reported that climate change contributes to approximately 150,000 deaths annually.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The initialism “ ESG ” stands for “ E nvironmental, S ocial, and G overnance” Under each category there are a set of standards and goals an organization must meet to be compliant. Reports reveal that 87% of business leaders expect an increase in sustainability investments for their organizations over the next two years.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Using these assessments, XCH offset 412% of the organization’s total CO 2e emissions using the offset providers Climate Hero , Aclymate and the Carbon Fund. In 2020, XCH implemented continuous monitoring of PCs and other electronics to make immediate adjustments to conserve energy.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2023

In this article, we have organized the world’s top sustainability certifications by purpose, procedure, and cost so that you know how to select a sustainability certification with confidence. Below we have organized the world’s most popular sustainability certifications into these categories: Corporate sustainability reporting certifications.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 29, 2020

Issues of health, the working poor and racial justice are making people uncomfortable, and with the supply chain disruption with the closing of meatpacking cesspools, Jonathan Safran Foer writes, "Our hand has been reaching for the doorknob for the last few years. Environmental Sustainability Manager, New York Road Runners; New York.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 10, 2021

Record-breaking temperatures, devastating natural disasters, and threats to public health and safety are a reflection of the urgency in taking action and an excellent opportunity to rebuild from COVID-19 and implement policies and practices that promote better health and well-being for the people and the planet. SDG 13 Targets.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 26, 2020

These changes to our food systems could improve human and planetary health Oliver Camp Mon, 10/26/2020 – 01:30 On the recent World Food Day, the clarion call was clearer than ever: We must fix our food systems to improve human health, drive economic growth and save the planet from environmental collapse. 1 killer in the country.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

SCS Global Services, standing for Scientific Certification Systems, provides consumers with the tell-all sign on whether or not a company has ethically reached proper product evaluation upon their use of recycled materials. Starting with energy, being in active pursuit of using renewable energy. CHECK CREDENTIALS .

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 9, 2022

They are similar to metrics used in traditional financial analysis, however, ESG metrics incorporate non-financial data, such as the level of greenhouse gas emissions, amount of waste reduction, amount of water usage reduction, use of green energy and the number of health and safety incidents per year. ESG Framework.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

More than 1 million acres of forests have been lost since 1990, leaving the global stock at near 10 million acres, according to a July report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). CDP’s recent " Zeroing In on Deforestation Report " urged consumer products and food companies to devote more energy to this issue.

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Low Impact

MARCH 10, 2021

Why farmers’ markets are good for shopping ethically. By contrast, farmers’ markets have greater transparency and a much shorter chain between food production and consumer, making them a more ethical choice for shoppers. They aim to make ethical the new normal. How shopping at farmers’ markets can help.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 10, 2021

Record-breaking temperatures, devastating natural disasters, and threats to public health and safety are a reflection of the urgency in taking action and an excellent opportunity to rebuild from COVID-19 and implement policies and practices that promote better health and well-being for the people and the planet. SDG 13 Targets.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2022

ESG goals are company-wide objectives that help an organization meet environmental, social, and governance business needs as per the standards set in the ESG framework. The ESG framework evolved from the sustainable business model as financial institutions recognized the need to invest in purpose-driven organizations.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 6, 2022

They ask “How will this lower my carbon footprint, energy consumption, waste, and resource use?”. Ethics/Caring. Poor neighborhoods have a right to local, healthy, organic food.”. “50 Reducing asthma in a polluted urban neighborhood through clean energy.”. Ethics/Caring. They don’t care—or oppose your agenda.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 12, 2022

When thinking about carbon offsets, organizations must choose certified and vetted options, as certification bodies enforce the rules of carbon offsetting, to maximize the effectiveness of offset schemes. Carbon offset program #1: Renewable energy. Carbon offset example: Native Energy’s Crow Lake Wind Project.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 21, 2021

From packaging to supply chains to recycling behaviours - staying environmentally ethical can, at times, feel like a full-time endeavour.

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Low Impact

JUNE 24, 2020

Foraging can be a wonderful way to engage with the natural world – an important step in achieving a more sustainable and ethical lifestyle. It’s also a great exercise where the amount of energy spent in an hour can be as much as an hour of running. These pesticides and herbicides can be far more detrimental to human health.

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Planet Pulse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

They cover such things as elimination of poverty, ending extreme hunger, the promotion of human health and well-being, the conservation and protection of life on land and the oceans, and addressing the climate emergency, among many others. These maps enable researchers to identify and protect regions that may be at risk due to climate change.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

An online sustainability framework and online tools ensure organizations not only make environmental performance and sustainability a priority, but also benefit from their green choices and actions. Each area within the organization will have opportunities to make changes towards a greener environment. Risk Reduction.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MAY 30, 2019

This is a challenging opportunity to play a key role in restructuring Southern California’s energy market to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide local choice in energy supply and services. bring with you an established network at the state’s major energy regulatory agencies. developments. Start date: ASAP.

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Grist

JANUARY 24, 2020

Decentralized energy. It’s expensive to move energy generation off the main grid. But as technologies develop and more communities invest in local energy initiatives, those costs will come down. But as technologies develop and more communities invest in local energy initiatives, those costs will come down. Green cities.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Oversee all aspects of multiple projects including technical research, client engagement, subcontractor identification and management, and external stakeholder engagement including: Primary and secondary research related to energy-using equipment and building systems. Procurement of energy-using equipment and laboratory testing time.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MAY 30, 2019

This is a challenging opportunity to play a key role in restructuring Southern California’s energy market to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide local choice in energy supply and services. bring with you an established network at the state’s major energy regulatory agencies. developments. Start date: ASAP.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Responding to DeSmog’s findings, Natacha Cingotti, senior health and chemicals policy officer at Brussels-based policy and advocacy group, Health and Environmental Alliance (HEAL), said: “[W]hen working on chemicals- and pesticides-related policies, the imbalance of stakeholders in favour of industry interests is striking.”.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Technical Project Manager – Building Energy Research | 2050 Partners | Oakland, CA. We are seeking a Consultant or Senior Consultant who is passionate about helping our clients achieve goals related to energy efficiency, demand flexibility, and broader decarbonization strategies. Project management track record.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Organizations will pump more money and time to promote themselves as environmentally friendly, relative to the actual time and money spent on minimizing their environmental impact. It’s an easy way to capitalize on the ethical consumer. Greenwashing is more than a question of ethics. USDA Organic. Energy Star.

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