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'Leaving our climate laggard status behind': Northern Ireland's net zero climate target to pass into law

Business Green

What we need to see now from the NI Assembly, from every department and from every political party is the bravery to step up and put the policies in place that will secure a sustainable future in which the people of Northern Ireland can thrive. The climate crisis is the biggest crisis facing humanity and our planet.

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The case for climate-positive beef — In conversation with Vence founder Frank Wooten

Elemental Excelerator

In addition to improving profitability and productivity, the technology enables better grazing techniques that can improve soil health, stimulate grass productivity and root growth, and turn our vast grasslands into more efficient carbon sinks. If you think about it, a livestock farm is a grass factory and cows are upcyclers.

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2020 was the year that…

GreenBiz

Now, companies themselves are seeing the business benefits of proactive forestry policies. Half of the companies most reliant on key commodities that have a negative impact on forests — palm oil, soy, beef, leather, timber, and pulp and paper — don’t have a publicly stated policy on deforestation, according to one report.

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10 Ways to Engage Employees for World Cleanup Day

Green Business Bureau

Identifying areas of improvement as well as potential new revenue streams through waste recycling/upcycling opportunities. Launch an upcycle station for storing old or excess office supplies and equipment that someone else could use. Can you choose durable products designed to last long-term rather than cheaper, throw-away items?

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How two companies are building systems to scale reuse, which is vital for a circular economy

GreenBiz

LimeLoop partners directly with retail companies and provides them with a set of reusable packages made from upcycled billboard vinyl and lined with recycled cotton. And not into the ocean, the soil and bits of them go into our bodies. How to meet people where they are. Everything goes somewhere.

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How To Create A Sustainability Plan: Executive Guide To Becoming A Sustainable Business – Step 4

Green Business Bureau

Step 6: Implement the plan, establish and communicate new policies and practices. They should consider processes, materials, people, policies and projects related to energy, waste, buildings, products, packaging, supply chain, transportation, food, water, community and employee well being. Do we communicate policies company-wide?

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Managing Food Waste in the Office

Green Business Bureau

Larger offices with cafeterias should also consider making more significant investment in waste reduction through proactive policies and the use of systematic waste reduction systems like a biodigester. Composting converts organic waste into soil carbon, averting landfill methane emissions in the process.

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