I can’t buy single use plastic bags at the supermarket anymore, but companies get away with this…
r/assholedesign: Because nothing comes before profit, especially not the consumer.
Month: August 2019
Kering Leads Fashion Sustainability Pact, Uniqlo Launches a Magazine
Major fashion brands have come together to sign a new sustainability pact. Led by Kering, the Fashion G7 Pact will be presented at the G7 summit.
Ikea’s new Greenwich store receives highest BREEAM sustainability rating
Home improvement retailer Ikea’s Greenwich store has achieved sustainable construction certification BREEAM’s ‘Outstanding’ status, just over two months after it opened.
Pamplin Media Group – Vineyard recognized for its sustainability efforts
Vineyard recognized for its sustainability efforts, Local News, Newberg local News, Breaking News alerts for Newberg city….
Hooray for Earth Day! Riverbend Celebrates Conservation and Sustainability
ALTON This year’s Riverbend Earth Day Festival, celebrated at Old Bakery Beer Company, was a joint venture between the beloved local brewery and the Piasa…
14 Projects Receive Sustainability Fund Grants
The NC State Sustainability Fund has awarded $165,000 in grants to 14 sustainability projects on campus during the 2019-2020 academic year.
The Goodfellow Green Production Initiative …Fostering Sustainability, Fuelling Innovation
Products available through the Goodfellow Green Production initiative strike a favourable balance between product quality and reducing the product’s carbon footprint. They allow customers to focus on research and product design without compromising quality and, in fact, often serve as a creative…
Sustainability a Top Priority for Event Planners
Event planners expect venues to address sustainability issues such as food waste, IACC’s 2019 report says.
Wine2wine to focus on social sustainability at next event
31st July, 2019 by db_staff Wine2wine, an international wine industry forum organised by Veronafiere, is set to focus on social sustainability at its sixth event, due to take place in Verona on 25 and 26 November. Organisers of the annual forum said in a statement that they had decided to focus on social sustainability as the subject’s popularity “risks rendering it devoid of substance”.
Here’s what could go wrong with the circular economy — and how to keep it on track
The circular economy promises many benefits, not least cutting the carbon footprint of various major industries such as food, energy, waste and water. However,…
Luxury packaging enterprise makes sustainability central to re-brand
A pioneering luxury packaging provider has undergone a rebrand as it makes exciting plans for the future.
When the Herbal Industry Meets Corporate Accountability and Sustainability
The herbal industry can often seem as opaque as the protective bottles its products come in. And despite the healthful goals of many supplement-takers, corporate accountability and sustainability are not inherently guaranteed.
Postcode lottery of fees for private nurseries ‘threatens sustainability’
Some private nurseries are being paid as little as £3.26 an hour to help deliver the Scottish Government’s flagship policy to expand free early……
A Celebration of Compliance – General Motors 2018 Sustainability Report
The General Motors (GM) 2018 Sustainability Report is out and every compliance practitioner should not only read but celebrate it for its salutation of the company’s compliance program and its compliance practitioners.
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority: Enabling Sustainability with Solar Analysis
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority: Enabling Sustainability with Solar Analysis https://youtu.be/BndT0z_l65Y…
No ‘True Leaders’ in Sustainability, Transparency Among US Retailers –
A review of 14 major U.S. clothing companies found “room for improvement” on transparency, chemical, waste and water management and labor.
Shawn Mendes Is a Flow Water “Sustainability Ambassador”
While the singer’s partnership with the Canadian boxed water brand is commendable, there’s still a lot you should know about its ecological impact…
Ultra Music Festival Announces Environmental Impact and Sustainability Efforts
Ultra says it more than halved its use of single-use plastics in 2019, but other environmental concerns remain.
Why Meal Kits Are A Great Solution For Sustainability
As our global focus on making our food habits more eco-friendly continues, meal kits are a great option. They’re a wonderful solution for sustainability.
3 Ways to Integrate Sustainability Into Your Small Business
You’re a small business that strives to be sustainable, but how do you integrate sustainability into your core activities and your message? Learn more here.