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FedEx pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040

GreenBiz

Global logistics giant FedEx on Wednesday announced a goal to be carbon neutral by 2040. The larger commercial vehicles — such as Class 8 trucks — are more difficult to electrify due to a lack of models from manufacturers and a higher price tag than their diesel equivalent. FedEx pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040. Courtesy of FedEx.

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First nationwide DDRS trial: 20,000 cash rewards redeemed by Ocado Retail customers

Envirotec Magazine

The DRS model as it stands has been widely considered a topic of controversy as consumers and industries debate the financial and logistical implications that reverse vending machines (RVMs) may present.

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Sponsored content: Rigid trucks tick all the boxes for sludge transportation

Envirotec Magazine

Logistics specialist Suttons Tankers has taken delivery of 14 new Volvo FMXs, the first rigids to join its fleet, after seemingly being impressed by the performance of a demonstrator supplied by local dealer Thomas Hardie Commercials. All the FMX Globetrotter tankers benefit from the Drive+ pack, for added driver comfort.

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EU Digital Product Passports aim to track items through the product life-cycle

Envirotec Magazine

The logistics behind product passport use might seem complicated at first glance but are, in fact, straightforward: all a consumer needs to do is scan the product QR code with their phone to access DPP information. Traceability systems are to be in place to enable tracking all procedures leading from raw materials to the finished product.

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How Dominion Energy Plans to Launch an Offshore Wind Empire

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With two turbines, the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind pilot is tiny; and with a price tag of $300 million, it’s very expensive for a generation facility of its size. Four years after the Block Island project first put wind turbines in American waters, the second U.S. A tiny project in a market obsessed with scale. offshore wind market.

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What’s It Like to Be a Lawyer at an Environmental Nonprofit?

GreenTechMedia

“The first part of a case requires a lot of logistical planning and parsing out the client issues that need to be addressed. Typical programs have a price tag of several hundred thousand dollars. We must also ensure that the case aligns with Earthjustice’s goals,” said Osuala.

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The UK's Deposit Return Scheme: Delays, devolution, and the case for going digital

Business Green

Carbon and financial savings are also key features of a digital DRS, as they reduce the need for new RVM purchase, infrastructure, and logistics networks. Digital DRS technologies such as Polytag require brands to apply a unique ID code to every piece of packaging that is in-scope for the DRS.