Day: August 16, 2019
Companies Are Using Regenerative Sourcing to Meet Sustainability Goals
Regenerative agriculture is gaining traction as a solution for meeting carbon goals, sourcing resiliency and consumer demands.
Crevice gardens a model of urban sustainability
A crevice garden, which uses slabs of stone set vertically and close together, is a model of sustainability since it requires less soil and plants can grow deeper roots.
How Sonoma, California wine country reached 100 percent sustainability
Sonoma County will achieve a 100 percent sustainability certification for its winegrowing industry through local production and earth-first business practices.
Sustainability, development and devastation: New encounters in Indigenous dialogues
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Dutch Retailer Ahold Delhaize Issues $681 Million Sustainability Bond
Dutch retailer Ahold Delhaize issued its first sustainability bond for €600 million, around 681 million in US dollars, with a term of six years. The company says that proceeds from the bond will finance environmental projects and community initiatives.
International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability
Manuel Barange, Director of FAO’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Department, provides an overview of the International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability to be…
The natural: Winemaker Damien Blanchon cultivates sustainability at Afton Mountain Vineyards
One morning last April, Afton Mountain Vineyards winemaker Damien Blanchon stood under a canopy in the rain, his yellow rain slicker a bright spot on the gray day. Smoke streamed out from the firepit he tended.
Systemising sustainability: How rivals are collaborating to cut carbon
The Hospitality Carbon Reduction Forum is putting best practice around energy and sustainability on the menu, with rivals collaborating to cut carbon.
How Soludos Turned a Sustainability Stumble Into an Innovation Opportunity
Soludos’ recycled plastic sneaker was supposed to be what customers were asking for, but they were thinking one step ahead.
Bensons for Beds extends sustainability strategy after recycling success
Bensons for Beds is set to extend its range of environmentally-friendly products after the success of a mattress recycling scheme in less than a year.
Avery Dennison shortlisted for Global Environmental and Sustainability Award
Global materials science and manufacturing company Avery Dennison has been shortlisted for a 2019 Label Industry Global Award.
PVNY Set to Revamp Format and Venue with Focus on Sustainability
Reacting to how the industry has changed and channeling its own desire to advance the trade show concept, Premiere Vision New York (PVNY) will launch a fresh format with a focus on sustainability at a new location in January. “We’re not even going to call it a trade show–we’re going to call it an event,”…
South Orange Green Team & Environmental Commission Awarded Sustainability Grant
From the South Orange Green Team & Environmental Commission: This past spring, the South Orange Green Team & Environmental Commission was awarded a $2,000 Sustainable Jersey capacity-building grant funded by the PSEG Foundation.
San Francisco International Airport Bans Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles
San Francisco International Airport is banning the sale of single-use plastic water bottles.
Introducing the SCA Coffee Sustainability Program
The Specialty Coffee Association’s new Coffee Sustainability Program is founded on the principle that sustainability must be embraced by all actors in the coffee supply chain if the specialty coffee industry is to survive and thrive. As expectations for greater transparency and corporate responsibility grow in the industry, companies are rapidly increasing the size of their sustainability teams and seeking knowledgeable, experienced leaders to forge their path forward.
Urban Travel, Sustainability & Accessibility: AIT-BEN-HADDOU
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE IN OURZAZATE PROVINCE MOROCCO Architecturally, the living quarters form a compact grouping, closed and susp…
Raven Breads: Striving for Ecological Sustainability Through Baking, Biking
Meet Sophie Williams, owner of Raven Breads—a one-person, bicycle-based bakery selling organic whole-grain and sourdough breads and pastries made from ingredients mostly grown in the Pacific Northwest.
Making sustainability work for nature and people
Not only has this Myanmar hotelier introduced a successful greywater treatment system in the Inle Lake, Yin Myo Su has also set up a vocational school to groom local hospitality talent.
Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles Are About to Be Banned at SFO
On August 20, a ban on single-use plastic water bottles at SFO, aka San Francisco International Airport, will go into effect…
Consumer Goods and Environmental Sustainability: Top Brands and Influencers
The number of obstacles facing consumer goods brands is bigger than ever, but who are the influencers and brands coming out on top within this space?
Sustainability Leaders Collaborative established in Dane County
Cities, villages and towns in Dane County are pledging to work together on environmentally-friendly projects.
Country Road Make Sustainability The Height Of Luxury
The new 5 Star Green Star Design Review rated Chadstone store is the pinnacle of eco-friendly design.
Urban Travel, Sustainability & Accessibility: AIT-BEN-HADDOU
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE IN OURZAZATE PROVINCE MOROCCO The oldest constructions do not appear to be earlier than the 17th century. …