Charged

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Commercial EV manufacturer Volta Trucks has signed a letter of intent with Siemens Smart Infrastructure , outlining a partnership to offer a Truck as a Service package that includes software control systems, facility electrification, charging infrastructure, energy management, building equipment and project finance. Source: Volta Trucks.

Logistics 127

Logistics Packaging Innovation Batteries 127

Charged

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Truck OEM Scania has joined with digital road freight forwarder sennder Technologies to form a joint venture called JUNA, to advance electric truck adoption and promote electric solutions in road freight logistics across Europe. Berlin-based JUNA is introducing an innovative pay-per-use model for electric trucks.

Energy Monitor 94

Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Electricity Logistics 94

Business Green

JUNE 23, 2020

The Climate Pledge Fund will look to invest in the visionary entrepreneurs and innovators who are building products and services to help companies reduce their carbon impact and operate more sustainably," he said in a statement. Amazon has demonstrated its leadership in adopting low carbon technologies at scale," said Rivian CEO R.J.

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Innovation Packaging Investment Fossil fuels 100

Charged

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Pompano Beach, Florida-based Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing, a marine and recreational vehicle parts distributor, and Servientrega International, a Bogota, Colombia-based logistics company with operations in Miami, each signed a multi-year Ryder ChoiceLease agreement that will enable them to incorporate light-duty electric cargo vans into their fleets.

South America 90

South America Packaging Logistics Electric vehicle 90

Charged

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Innovations include a large windshield to enhance driver visibility, a full suite of sensors, exterior cameras that give the driver a 360-degree view outside the vehicle, and a menu of driver-assist features. “We We prioritized safety and functionality to create a vehicle that’s optimized for package delivery,” said Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe.

Electricity 131

Electricity Logistics Packaging Retail 131

Charged

JANUARY 12, 2024

The range of offerings is complex and ever-changing—some companies offer one piece of the charging equation (hardware, installation, operations), while others offer turnkey packages that might include not only EVSE, software and services, but even the trucks themselves. On the whole, this is a good thing.

Real Estate 92

Real Estate Packaging Logistics Transportation 92

Envirotec Magazine

JULY 27, 2023

Gavin Watson writes Innovation, coupled with robust policy frameworks and access to long-term sustainable financing, present the perfect conditions for the next generation of renewable energy sources to emerge and flourish. Gavin Watson is a Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.

Hydrogen 130

Hydrogen Innovation Demand Real Estate 130

GreenBiz

MAY 19, 2020

The beermaker’s 2025 goals pledge bold advances in water strategy, returnable or recyclable packaging, renewable energy procurement (its U.S. She's also in charge of the 100+ Sustainability Accelerator, dedicated to startups that can bring technology-enabled innovation to AB InBev's operations.

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Sustainability Business Energy Monitoring Recycling Recycling 264

Business Green

MARCH 30, 2022

The move is the latest in a series of measures to optimise packaging for the products customers order most often, which Amazon said have resulted in it removing the equivalent of two billion shipping boxes in packaging material globally since 2015.

Plastics 71

Plastics Recycling Recycling Packaging 71

GreenBiz

AUGUST 13, 2020

Reusable packaging provides untapped payoffs for business. Until the 1980s, glass or cotton bags were the go-to packaging materials for many products, such as milk and flour. Until the 1980s, glass or cotton bags were the go-to packaging materials for many products, such as milk and flour. The case for reusable packaging.

Packaging 474

Packaging Plastics Retail Logistics 474

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Lebanese tech start-up Mrüna has been deemed the winner of a new global innovation competition, InfraChallenge, run by infrastructure advisory group The Global Infrastructure Hub (GI Hub), which is based in Sydney. We are so honoured to be the 2020 InfraChallenge winners and to be representing innovation from Lebanon.

IoT 130

IoT Logistics Innovation Sustainability 130

Charged

AUGUST 24, 2021

We continue to push for innovative approaches to reducing waste, which includes reduction of non-recyclable materials in the first place, learning from local factories and deploying improvements globally or working with our logistics team to minimize shipments and packaging per vehicle.”. Source: Tesla via Electrek.

Recycling 141

Recycling Recycling Batteries Recycled materials 141

Elemental Excelerator

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Elemental is expanding its support for visionary entrepreneurs who are addressing climate challenges in innovative ways. Investors and innovators are taking note, and are pouring in to address climate change. These 15 climate companies will join an existing portfolio of more than 150 investments.

Soil 111

Soil Recycling Recycling Investment 111

Business Green

MAY 13, 2022

The government said the technology had the potential to reduce costs for haulage, freight, and logistics companies, while also slashing carbon emissions, improving air quality, and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. Several of our divisions will thus benefit from this agreement with Volvo Trucks.".

Government 69

Government Fossil fuels Logistics Transportation 69

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

From 18 April, Uber Eats customers in Central London have been given the option to order their takeaway in reusable containers and easily return them – all in a bid to tackle single-use packaging. When placing their orders, Uber Eats customers can opt-in to receive their food in reusable packaging.

Packaging 246

Packaging Logistics Retail Innovation 246

GreenBiz

JUNE 8, 2021

In general, there is a lot of dynamism and innovation in this sector, and that is a good thing," said Torsten Pohl, head of the Nestlé Product Technology Center in Singen, Germany, via email. It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2019, a move industry observers blamed not just on a price-fixing scandal but on a lack of innovation.

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Seafood Startups Meat alternatives Innovation 534

CleanTech Alliance

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Join us on December 7 from 9:00-11:30 AM PST as we examine circular economy strategies across the transportation and logistics, plastics and packaging, and electronics/e-waste sectors.

Logistics 10

Logistics Innovation Plastics Packaging 10

Business Green

APRIL 13, 2021

The carbon footprint of e-commerce has long been the subject of intense debate, with the reduction in retail space and customer travel set against the increase in emissions from delivery fleets and reams of additional packaging. Moreover, in the UK logistics occupies less than 2.4 per cent of total traffic in London.

Retail 47

Retail Logistics Fashion Carbon-neutral 47

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 28, 2022

Environmental charity Hubbub is today (Tuesday 28 June) launching ‘Reuse Systems Unpacked’, a report uncovering the challenges and opportunities for reusable food and drink packaging systems. The research also identified the main motivators and barriers to people using reusable packaging schemes for food and drink. Key recommendations.

Packaging 246

Packaging Logistics Policy Waste 246

Greentown Labs

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

That’s the question that kicked off the Circularity Challenge, a six-month Greentown Launch program designed to accelerate partnerships between startups and corporates to bring innovative technologies to market. Corumat, based in California, micro-engineers bioplastics to reduce plastic waste. Read more here.

Startups 72

Startups Plastics Recycling Recycling 72

Business Green

AUGUST 24, 2022

The company said that the investment - the precise level of which was not disclosed - demonstrates the role that innovative new technologies can play in its journey to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

Technology 68

Technology Logistics Investment Sustainability 68

Business Green

AUGUST 2, 2023

During a three-month trial period, mail will be transported from Royal Mail's Kirkwall delivery office to Stromness, from where Skyports will deliver letters and packages weighing up to 6kg to Royal Mail staff on Graemsay and Hoy. Postal workers will then carry out their usual delivery routes.

Electricity 36

Electricity Logistics Transportation Carbon 36

Business Green

MARCH 2, 2022

Research agency unveils winners of sustainable packaging competition, which it says aim to 'alter the UK's relationship with plastic'. A flurry of green packaging innovations and plastic waste management projects have won a share of £30m from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Packaging 68

Packaging Plastics Innovation Recycling 68

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

years ago after heading strategy and innovation at Royal Philips, took over as CSO after Simon Lowden retired last fall. "I A big focus of the Sustainable from the Start program is reducing GHG emissions, sure, but also things like discouraging the use of non-recyclable packaging, because that's really important.

Sustainability 398

Sustainability Recycling Recycling Packaging 398

GreenBiz

MAY 12, 2020

By nature, cosmetics packaging is small and intricate, made up of many parts that are difficult to clean after use, resulting in the majority of this packaging going directly into landfills. The global packaging industry is set to reach over $1 trillion by 2021. But it doesn’t have to be like this.

Retail 511

Retail Packaging Waste Waste 511

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Fleets are often the workhorses that toil behind the scenes: the garbage trucks that pick up your trash before dawn; the long-haul semi-trucks that move goods from the port; the bucket trucks that utilities use to fix power lines and keep your lights on; the delivery vans that drop off your packages and help you stay safe inside your homes.

Sustainability 545

Sustainability Scooters Electric vehicle Natural gas 545

Business Green

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Prime Minister announces £9.7bn of inward infrastructure investment, as government launches new £400m public-private clean tech innovation fund. The world's top investors have seen the massive potential in the UK for growth and innovation in the industries of the future," Johnson said.

Government 71

Government Investment Hydrogen Aviation 71

EDF + Business

JUNE 22, 2023

Understanding Scope 3 emissions inventories can enable sustainability and procurement leads within large companies to better understand their value chains in terms of carbon intensity, remove inefficiencies, and create a range of business benefits including unearthing new trends and innovations.

Transportation 52

Transportation Electric vehicle Electricity Sustainability 52

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Our innovative cleantech solutions are available and being used nationwide to revolutionize the way design teams use and incorporate natural ventilation in buildings. It includes a generous compensation scheme of an annual bonus, paid time off & federal holidays, a full health, dental, vision and 401(k) employer match benefits package.

Logistics 40

Logistics Innovation Packaging Health 40

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

AUGUST 14, 2019

We’re a passionate, mission-driven team that values credibility, collaboration, impact, innovation, and equity. SF Environment is also a great place to work, offering an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement. Assist in planning press conferences including set-up, logistics, and take-down.

Energy Monitor 40

Energy Monitor Policy Logistics Packaging 40

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

AUGUST 14, 2019

We’re a passionate, mission-driven team that values credibility, collaboration, impact, innovation, and equity. SF Environment is also a great place to work, offering an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement. Assist in planning press conferences including set-up, logistics, and take-down.

Energy Monitor 40

Energy Monitor Policy Logistics Packaging 40

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The chain has taken an innovative tack: it's still encouraging its shoppers to use reusable containers for all areas of its stores, but it's changed the way the bulk shopping operates. In 2017, when LimeLoop, an IoT solution for sustainable e-commerce shipping logistics, started, it was in response to the amount of waste caused by e-commerce.

Packaging 418

Packaging Retail Plastics Waste 418

Climate Tech VC

AUGUST 10, 2023

Downstream emissions result from the transportation and packaging involved in distribution, product usage itself (e.g., What does it take to engineer a system built on enzymes and where has Rubi implemented innovative solutions? cotton) and the energy needed to process fabrics and manufacture the garments themselves (e.g.,

Building Energy Monitoring 86

Building Energy Monitoring Fashion Business Energy Monitoring Carbon-negative 86

Business Green

JULY 13, 2020

The ability to deploying charging arrays at depots or offices also helps explain how field services, depot-based logistics, and corporate car fleets are emerging as the first large scale adopters of EVs, with the electrification of buses also poised to play a major role in the market over the coming decade.

Logistics 62

Logistics Electric vehicle Demand Electricity 62

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

Consider the following: Manufacturing processes, including production, sourcing, fulfillment, distribution and logistics. Sales and Marketing, including business travel, printing of marketing materials, shipping, packaging and sustainability evangelism. Sustainability Innovation. the product’s reuse and recycling potential).

Business Energy Monitoring 158

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 158

AGreenLiving

MAY 19, 2020

The beermaker’s 2025 goals pledge bold advances in water strategy, returnable or recyclable packaging, renewable energy procurement (its U.S. She’s also in charge of the 100+ Sustainability Accelerator, dedicated to startups that can bring technology-enabled innovation to AB InBev’s operations.

Sustainability 28

Sustainability Business Energy Monitoring Recycling Recycling 28

Business Green

MARCH 19, 2021

Jesse Klein explores how some leading businesses are navigating the complex choices that shape efforts to deliver more sustainable packaging. As consumer products companies hunt for more sustainable packaging options, some - notably smaller brands - are turning to aluminum as an alternative to plastic. The big draw?

Packaging 55

Packaging Plastics Recycling Recycling 55