Day: November 24, 2019
New tool for measuring seafood sustainability
A new data tool for measuring the sustainability of seafood – both produced by aquaculture and capture fisheries – is now online and available for public use.
Engineer wins award for inventing compostable single-use bioplastic from fish waste
What makes this plastic so significant is that it can break down in a home composting environment, unlike a lot of bioplastics that can only decompose in a temperature-controlled facility.
The Mirror’s climate issue and Shanghai’s ‘city of trees’: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
Minneapolis To Consider Single-Use Bag Fee
An extra charge for using a paper or plastic bag could be coming to Minneapolis.
Sustainability and Inclusive Fashion Drive Online Searches
Lyst’s “Year in Fashion 2019” report reveals a new consumer mindset that rewards fashion brands that promote sustainability and diversity.
WBCSD launches mentorship programme to develop women leaders in sustainability
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has launched a new programme to help women reach senior positions in companies and lead on embedding sustainability across entire corporate strategies.
Don’t let the negative 20% stop your sustainability story
There’s a relatively small number of naysayers about your sustainability program. Ignore them.
ENA calls for mandatory hydrogen boilers as CBI outlines new sustainability vision
Replacing existing gas boilers with hydrogen-ready devices should be mandatory when they reach the end of their life, the Energy Networks Association (ENA) has urged in its general election manifesto.
Aldi Set To Replace 12.5 Million Single Use Plastic Bags With Compostable Bags
Luke Miller – Aldi is going green with its commitment to replace 12.5 million single-use plastic bags with compostable bags.
Hartsfield-Jackson Receives Sustainability Award
ATL is first airport to achieve LEED for Communities certification.
Voco marks first anniversary with sustainability goals
A series of major sustainability initiatives have headlined the maiden year for InterContinental Hotels Group’s voco brand since opening on the Gold Coast.
How Salesforce, Google, others use tech as a ‘force multiplier’ in sustainability innovation
It’s critical for sale, capacity and turning information into action.
Jewelry Designer Melissa Joy Manning Talks Sustainability, Sourcing
Melissa Joy Manning discusses an evolving industry and the “people component” of responsible sourcing.
High-street chains sign up to refill pilot to reduce single-use plastic packaging
A host of high-street food and drink retailers, including LEON, Asda, Waitrose and Costa have joined a new pilot offering refillable options for commodities such as water, coffee, groceries and toiletries, in a bid to cut down on the amount of sin…
5 ways to reduce single-use plastic in the Middle East
Technology, legislation, corporate incentives to customers and changes to the supply chain can all help reduce the use of single-use plastic in MENA.