Day: February 24, 2020
Less is more when it comes to sustainability KPIs – Sustainability 2020
Rather than try to hit too many KPIs, procurement professionals should work with stakeholders to identify and focus on a few key areas…
The Sustainable Development Goals Challenge
The symposium of Sustainable Development Goals Challenge discusses the implementation of the SDGs in politics and will raise awareness about the importance of the intertwined biology-environment-lifestyle-complex for our health – especially regarding disease prevention and health preservation.
BlackRock’s climate u-turn and futuristic cities: 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.
The Journey of the Recycled, Sustainable Coffee Cup
The paper takeaway or “to-go” cups that hold our morning coffee have long been a part of American culture. What started as an early invention for sanitation and convenience has since evolved into a modern question of long-term sustainability.
EIT Climate-KIC launches Massive Open Online Course on e-waste
EIT Climate-KIC, together with its partners the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions (BRS), EIT RawMaterials, the International Telecommunication Union, KU Leuven and the World Resources Forum, has launched an updated Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on the e-waste…
A Guide to Finding Truly Sustainable Funds From a Chief Sustainability Officer – Barron’s
Plenty of investments claim to be green. Many so-called ESG funds are not. Astute investors can learn to spot greenwashing.
Worcester and London universities to trial sustainable diets behaviour change programme
Students at the University of Worcester, City and the University of London will take part in a new European trial designed to change behaviours and promote sustainable diets and climate-friendly meals.
The Best Ways to Deal With E-Waste as a Small Business
Businesses love technology. It’s revolutionized the places we work; the way we buy, sell and trade; and the way we communicate on a daily basis. Put simply, any true 21st century business cannot do without it.
How to invest in sustainable companies in the UK
Interest in sustainable investing is increasing. Here’s a look at three ways to invest sustainably in the UK.
China Calls For A Complete Ban On Single-Use Plastics
The world’s biggest polluter vows to curb its plastic problem by 2025…
MIT.nano receives international sustainability award
MIT.nano, the campus facility for nanoscience and nanotechnology research, has been awarded the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories 2019 “Go Beyond” Award for excellence in sustainability in laboratory and other high-technology facility projects.
Round Britain with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust: The magic of Moonspray
Emily Caruso reports on a unique cruise round the coast of Britain with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust…
Holzweiler and Snøhetta’s sustainable Copenhagen show
At Copenhagen Fashion Week A/W 2020 sustainably-minded Norweigan label Holzweiler presented a reusable greenhouse-inspired runway set designed by regular collaborators Snøhetta.
BMJ’s divestment campaign and India’s net-zero trains: 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.