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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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……
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
California-based real estate services and investment firm, CBRE Group, published its 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report with greenhouse gas reduction aims.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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……
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…
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…
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.
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.
French drinks group Pernod Ricard has revealed its 2030 Sustainability and Responsibility plan, which addresses environmental issues, social responsibility and combatting alcohol abuse…
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.
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…
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..
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.
