Day: August 17, 2019
Swiss Trader Sucafina Announces $300 Million Sustainability-Linked Credit Line
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Stella McCartney Named Sustainability Advisor to LVMH | Hollywood Reporter
Stella McCartney has been named a sustainability advisor to LVMH, with specifics of a deal coming in September….
Long-awaited space sustainability guidelines approved by UN committee
The approval of set of space sustainability guidelines by a United Nations committee has been widely endorsed by the global space community.
The changing attitudes to sustainability in the fashion industry
The impact that the fashion industry is having on the planet is continuously being highlighted by environmental groups calling for change, and many brands have already committed to making some conscious changes in their approach.
Sustainability Flows at Creekfest at San Pedro Creek Culture Park
The sustainability-focused event offered live music, food trucks and booths with organizations like the San Antonio Botanical Garden, the Edwards Aquifer Authority, Texas Master Naturalists, and Keep San Antonio Beautiful.
BioMar helps China step up trout feed sustainability
BioMar has signed an agreement with Minze Long Yang Xia, the largest trout farmer in China, to supply high performance fish feed with almost half the environmental footprint compared to local Chinese…
MPs to scrutinise the UK Government’s internal sustainability progress
As Ministers consider legislating for the adoption of a net-zero carbon target for 2050, a group of MPs are set to investigate the UK Government’s internal sustainability targets and progress.
Gaia Herbs: Bringing Accountability, Sustainability to the Herbal Industry
Long recognized for its publicly transparent and ethical growing and sourcing practices, Gaia Herbs demonstrates a commitment throughout its entire supply chain to the health of people and planet.
A taste for sustainability, Life & Culture
SODEXO is turning up the heat in its fight against food waste. Read more at The Business Times.
MilliporeSigma Launches Four-Year Push for Packaging Sustainability
The quest for supply-chain sustainability requires paying as much attention to the package as the product inside it. That necessity that doesn’t escape global life science leader MilliporeSigma. The company has launched a four-year effort to enforce green packaging for well over 300,000 products,…
NW’s Largest E-Recycling Business Was A Fraud, Rules Federal Judge
In what an industry watchdog called a message to false advertisers, a federal judge Tuesday ordered the owners of the Northwest’s largest electronic waste recycler to spend more than two years in prison.
Celebrating Sustainability at Leeds
Leeds has won an award for embedding a collaborative approach to sustainability across all aspects of the University curriculum.
APAC beverage trends: energy, flavour, sustainability
Data analyst firm GlobalData looks at trends that could reignite consumer interest in the non-alcoholic beverage sector.
How much you can earn in sustainability and environmental roles
Green buildings and sustainable cities – news and views…
Sustainability Report 2018: Roadmap defined and actions initiated
Sustainability is an integral part of Galenica’s corporate management. In its Sustainability Report, which is published annually, the Galenica Group informs its stakeholders about its…| May 15, 2019…
Starbucks Completes Issuance of Third and Largest Sustainability Bond
Article – Starbucks Completes Issuance of Third and Largest Sustainability Bond – The new $1 billion Sustainability Bond will support Starbucks ethical coffee sourcing and its Greener Retail initiative – A portion of the funds will support a new $20 million equity investment in responsAbility Investments…
The Collider shifts leadership, seeks path to financial sustainability
The Collider announced that Claire Callen, owner of the Wells Fargo Building, will join the nonprofit’s board as president and assume all responsibility for daily operation of the organization.
Bayer strives for sustainability for farmers and consumers
As farmers, we are addressing consumer’s concerns for the environment by doing more with less with the help of new technology from Bayer.
Greenbrier Companies Doubles Down on Sustainability
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Clean Ocean Action: New Jersey Towns Continue to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics
Parsippany-Troy Hills, Atlantic Highlands, and South Orange are among the most recent New Jersey towns to join a list of over 30 local o…
Two Iowa wind farms earn highest sustainability ratings
The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) announced in July that two of Alliant Energy‘s wind farms were verified as meeting the guidelines for…
Packaging recovery tops sustainability conversations
These past few months have been a flurry of packaging and sustainability conferences. From Minneapolis to Paris, it has been rewarding to participate in the global discussion on making packaging systems more sustainable.
The Intersection of IoT and Sustainability
Georgia Tech hosts an event connecting the dots between the corporate and societal digital transformations.
McLaren Vale’s green credentials drive wine industry sustainability
Lessons learned in one of Australia’s most sustainable wine regions are shaping new a national program aimed at making Aussie wine world’s best practice.
Marine Conservation Society asks single-use plastic purchasers to ‘Donate Your Guilt’
A powerful national campaign is asking people to donate to the UK’s leading marine charity every time they forget to leave home with a reusable bag,…
Helsinki launches a sustainability app for the city
Helsinki has launched a sustainability app that lets residents, tourists and business owners choose shops, transit and more based on sustainability. Lean more.
São Paulo has Collected and Recycled 185 Tons of E-Waste Since 2017
With 65 collection points throughout the state of São Paulo, Green Eletron has collected approximately 185 tons of E-waste since late 2017. The non-profit initiative to accept devices discarded by consumers was founded in 2016 by the Brazilian Electrical and Electronics Industry Association…
Week in Lithuania: Smoking ban in balconies fails, President approves new Cabinet, Iki against single-use plastic
Last week, Lithuanian government didn’t back ban on smoking on balconies, President Nausėda approved cabinet with three new ministers and blasted acute social exclusion cases in two municipalities.
Can brands avoid backlash as sustainability scrutiny piles up?
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Joanna Lumley talks sustainability and single-use plastic
Joanna Lumley shares her appeal to the public to reduce their reliance on single-use plastic and drink tap water, adding her tips for shopping sustainably…
Engineering graduate and social entrepreneur develops plastic circular economy
Engineering graduate and social entrepreneur develops plastic circular economy…
AirAsia launches new sustainability livery
Air Asia unveiled its new livery design for their Airbus A320 in Bangkok last week, to promote the message of “Sustainable ASEAN Tourism”.
SCA Unveils Its Coffee Sustainability Program
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Circular Economy: “Denim manufacturing is not standardized therefore the certifications don’t need to be either”
“Circular economy” is one of the catchphrases when it comes to restructuring the fashion business into a more sustainable model. But how to get there?