Month: July 2019

LEDGER, a Venture Builder for Human Centric Solutions funded by the EU, offers up to 200.000€ and a customised venture programme of 12 months to projects solving problems using decentralised technologies such blockchain, peer to peer or distributed ledger technologies.

Space exploration is driving the creation of futuristic technologies that have a potentially vast range of applications on earth if they are effectively harnessed by business and innovators.At the next edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), a le…

Ever wonder why USC doesn’t have solar panels on its buildings? Or whether the dining halls serve sustainable food? The university’s sustainability specialist takes on tough questions about USC sustainability efforts.

The collaboration will salvage Talen Energy Stadium’s soil to provide 93 tons of reuse for composting or fill for construction projects.

Introducing sustainable practices can help reduce utilities and labor costs for hospitality users….

NC State University Ph.D. student Megan Boland makes a sustainable difference in the lab and on campus.

Green buildings and sustainable cities – news and views…

Packaging company StePac, Tefen, Israel, has changed its Xtend films so they’re compatible with automated bulk and retail packing lines.

The City of Dearborn and its partners were considerably busy in 2018. They worked to implement a new marketing strategy, continued to push for major economic development, added several new businesses, and further defined themselves as a Healthy Dearborn community that everyone can live, work, study, visit and play in.

Part two in a series of podcasts looking at sustainability in Michigan’s dairy industry.

As a corporate consultant, Pol Lezcano saw how critical sustainability was becoming in corporate decision-making. He enrolled in Columbia’s Sustainability Management program to learn how to tackle this issue.

As part of its ongoing effort to be a better global and corporate citizen, Stanley Black & Decker has launched a new brand aimed at developing technologies that innovate for social good.

Green buildings and sustainable cities – news and views…

The social and economic impact of the financial crisis in 2008 not only sent shockwaves throughout the world, it also galvanized a growing movement of citizens and business leaders who wanted companies to be more socially and environmentally responsible.

Green buildings and sustainable cities – news and views…

Del Monte Fresh has ongoing yearly efforts to measure and evaluate the firm’s water use, electricity, and fuel usage for production.

Gathering focuses regional sustainability efforts, Local News, Gresham local News, Breaking News alerts for Gresham city….

The best of live interviews from GreenBiz events. This episode: Keryn James from ERM on how tools and tech can accelerate the fight against climate change.

The 4th edition of the UNWTO Euro-Asian Mountain Tourism Conference (2-5 March 2019, Berchtesgaden, Germany) highlighted the need for collective efforts in overcoming current challenges that mountain destinations are facing to adapt to new consumer trends and market changes, to address seasonality…

For Kroger, staying ahead means a focus on private brands, and the next phase of that strategy is all about sustainability and Fair Trade Certification.

The VAC-Library project brings rural Vietnamese traditions to the city to make urban living more sustainable.

Four years ago, the meat industry killed efforts to include the environmental impact of the food we eat. New reports say the issue won’t resurface in 2020.

Can the global economy can withstand the pressures of new demands created by climate change? This was the question put to the keynote panel at The Economist Sustainability Summit 2019, which included Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) founder Director Dame…

Sustainability; Alternative energy; Power generation; Ocean research…

Installation of small wind turbines will require bridge’s multi-use paths to close at times March 25-28 You’ll soon see something new on TriMet’s Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People.We’re insta……

As Dubai moves closer to achieving the targets set by the Dubai Paperless Strategy, experts at Paperworld Middle East 2019 noted that paper …

Welcome to our brand new section of the site which is going to focus on the sustainable side of retail.It’s exciting times for anyone involved in this area as technology and retailers try to keep up with customers’ demand for all things ethical.  From palm oil to fur farms, fast fashion to one use…

News – UK Haulage News, Logistics and Transport News, Road Transport News, Freight and Shipping News…

Switzerland must make its financial centre more sustainable and transparent, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Building on efforts to be industry leaders in environmental sustainability, the Jackson Hole Airport Board voted on Monday to seek a 60% waste reduction from its onsite operations by 2030.

Cutting carbon intensity of its power, championing living wages, and building out EV infrastructure will all support Sustainable Development Goals, says energy giant…

Green buildings and sustainable cities – news and views…

A positive transition to circularity for work and workers. Circular economy provides wellbeing for all within planetary boundaries. Jobs enhance this wellbeing by contributing to thriving societies and the equal distribution of wealth. The Jobs & Skills Programme defines and identifies circular jobs, analyses the environment needed to create them and maximise their societal benefits, and examines how best technology can play a positive part.

Technology and AI can help reduce waste and play a role in sustainable parcel delivery.

Chilean wine giant VSPT Wine Group, which was named Ethical Company of the Year at The Drinks Business Green Awards 2018, has been re-certified for the fourth time under the National Sustainability Code.

Breakout Session #1 – Development Finance and Debt Sustainability Meeting the sustainable development goals (SDGs) will require investment estimated in the t…

Brands shouldn’t just rely on their “give back” messages, they should be looking deeper into their supply chains to determine their impact. …

On April 11, 2019 the Atlantic Council hosted a panel discussion in partnership with Grameen Foundation India and the NGO Committee on Financing for Developm…

Fir Tree Partners a New York City-based, private investment firm, engaged Kostow Greenwood Architects to uphold its “sustainability mission” through design.

Parking, sustainability popular topics at USU’s Gripe Night…

Ralph Lauren’s evp, chief supply chain and sustainability officer talks about building a corporate framework on stewardship and impact.

Almonds are a popular nut, but there’s concern over the amount of water they need. Are almonds a sustainable choice? Or are they bad for the environment?

Africa continues to lead in devising eco-friendly alternatives to pollution sources with the continent boasting some of the most ingenious recycle solutions…

A look at how society can utilize mechatronics to address the challenges of urbanization.

California-based real estate services and investment firm, CBRE Group, published its 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report with greenhouse gas reduction aims.

National Association of Manufacturers…

Sometimes it takes good old street campaigning to get those “up there” to listen – and things done. Greece, during the last years, has seen turbulent times, and as a destination still has a long way to go in terms of sustainability, as Theodota Nantsou tells us in this interview.

FAMOUS FISHING BOATS By 1950, the port of Essaouira was the most important for Sardines in Morocco. Also for export of cereals. …

Danufil® QR Fibres Named Winner of the World of Wipes Innovation Award® Cary, NC, July 2, 2019 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, reports its 13th annual ……

Sustainability risks are business risks, and are being discussed throughout all sectors. Next up in our miniseries we focus on Sustainabiltiy and FinServ.

FAMOUS FISHING BOATS The smaller blue boats go out for fishing when the wind is blowing little from north and there are no high waves…

The insurer reshapes its structure to help future-proof businesses…

New research shows that international visitors to New Zealand value sustainability and protecting the environment but there are gaps and opportunities for local tourism service providers to do more to promote eco-friendly …

New Zealand’s flag carrier will remove plastic bottles from business and premium economy cabins and ditch individual plastic sauce packets from mainland North……

One of Australia’s largest producers of sweet corn and beans has reduced plastic packaging on its produce by 80 per cent, removing single-use trays bound for the bin.

What are the biggest 2020 wedding trends? Vogue reflects on what modern brides want now, from the flowers to the dress to the cake.

DS Smith has recently invited Philip Hollobone MP to its Kettering packaging facility to discuss sustainable packaging solutions.

The signatories of the 2020 Circular Fashion System Commitment have made just 21 percent progress toward circularity goals.

Research has found that 87% of travellers would prefer to travel sustainably, here we look at how the hospitality industry can meet sustainability demands…

On 21 May 2019, the Council approved the European Parliament’s position on the “Single-Use Plastics Directive” proposal, which will now be signed into law and then published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Entries for edie’s 2020 Sustainability Leaders Awards are now officially open for entries, with some exciting new categories added to the scheme which recognises excellence across the spectrum of sustainable business.   …

Of the 213 circular economy targets for 2020 set by 90 big-name fashion companies taking part in a collaborative circular economy campaign, just one-fifth (21%) have been met.

Guernsey is launching local initiatives to improve its sustainability credentials, such as a zero-waste shopping market or the option for travellers to hop aboard a ferry – allowing a more sustainable way to travel from the south of the UK.

Lauren Yarmuth is a systems thinker — and she’s thinking in terms of how to unlock the challenges that prevent the transition to a circular economy.

SCOTLAND’S NHS has purchased more than 189 million single-use plastic cups in the space of five years, it has been revealed.

From a curriculum with solutions for a sustainable future to a campaign to create an herbicide-free UC, Berkeley’s work shined at the annual California Higher Education Sustainability Confere……

Headline More Energy Needed in Battle Against E-Waste…

Hallmark is working with Cumbria-based papermaker James Cropper to create a new recycled collection…

Single-use plastics, or disposable plastics – such a straws, coffee lids, and water bottles, which are used only once before they are thrown away or recycled – have been a topic of increased discussion amongst national and local governments, as well as non-profit organizations – and individuals –…

Is it just us, or is the conversation about retail social and environmental impact getting louder? My colleague Luis and I are certainly hearing a lot more about it.These are not new topics, of course, but there is a renewed fervor and tone: from documentaries on plastic in the ocean and calls from…

Whether it relates to coffee grounds or new clothing patterns, zero waste design can optimize economic efficiency in surprising ways.

Wise choices in fixtures, finishes, and functions may draw guests’ attention.

A small town team harnesses sewing power to create more than 4,000 reusable bags in a bid to save the planet.

Procurement organizations need to make smart choices on how they apply digital strategies and tools/services to sustainability, ethics and compliance.

It is AmeriStar Award season once again, and the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) has announced the competition’s 2019 winners. A panel of 12 judges (including our own Executive Editor Lisa McTigue Pierce) evaluated more than 50 packages entered into 17 categories, ultimately awarding…

Speedling, which grows ornamentals and vegetable plugs, has always focused on using its resources efficiently. Now, these efforts are paying off.

In 2018, reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the U.S. National Climate Assessment provided at least two grim conclusions.

Using reclaimed and recycled plastic, artist [Clare Townley](https://thenewbridgeproject.com/portfolio/clare-townley/) has transformed woodland in New…

Want to track your carbon footprint? Find out where to recycle your old phone? Buy produce that meets certain green standards? Good news – there are apps for each of those tasks, and more.Sustainability apps have been growing in ……

Consolidation of eco-labelled products is badly needed, according to speakers at the 11th European edition of the Sustainable Food Summit held last month in Amsterdam.

Aldi has backed the New South Wales Government to follow the private sector and ban single-use plastic bags.

The failure of at least five percent of the first batch of SpaceX Starlink satellites has put a spotlight on the growing concerns about orbital debris.

A delegation from IIEP-UNESCO is looking forward to attend the annual conference of the…

French drinks group Pernod Ricard has revealed its 2030 Sustainability and Responsibility plan, which addresses environmental issues, social responsibility and combatting alcohol abuse…

NEW YORK TIMES WORDS/STEVE WRIGHT IMAGES He seemed to tense up slightly as we left the mosque and wandered into one of Istanbul’s hard-co…

Given patrons’ increasing preference for restaurants that demonstrate sustainable practices, many owners and operators are eager to…

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Packaging SolutionsThe European Flexographic Association (EFIA) hosted its second sustainability breakfast meeting to discuss the education challenges facing t…

A joint venture between France’s Suez Groupe and Turkish waste management firm Altas has secured a EUR 9 million loan for a EUR 15 million circular economy-based project to develop an integrated solid waste management system.

These Design Indaba 2019 speakers are working to design more sustainable methods and products.

An ambitious implementation of circular economy principles in the building and construction sectors requirestheinvolvement and collaboration of all stakeholders, from the construction materials and building components manufacturers to procurers, builders, users, building managers,recycling…

Carnival Corporation released its ninth annual sustainability report on June 18, detailing the key i…

plant-based meatballs – IKEA takes another environmentally conscious step and announces it will be rolling out plant-based meatballs. IKEA sells approximately one billion …

The CE100 network brings together businesses, innovators, cities, governments and universities to collaborate on the transition to a circular economic model.

When I was asked recently by The Colour Flooring Company if I would like to visit Portugal, how could I say no? It’s a country I have never visited before..

NEW YORK TIMES WORDS/STEVE WRIGHT IMAGES Mr. Pamuk found the building himself, designed the exhibits and assembled his character’s fictio…

EIT Climate-KIC along with several European stakeholders, in a discussion paper published today, is advocating for the alignment of the EU’s circular economy and digital agendas. The paper paves the way for a more extensive final study, scheduled to be published in late autumn 2019.

The European Union and China recently tabled extensive proposals for sustainable finance that will jump-start their clean innovation. While the world is moving forward, the United States is turning inward and backward.

UK brand Beauty Kitchen has taken sustainability and eco-friendly up a notch or two with its pioneering programme ‘Return. Refill.Repeat.’…