Day: February 26, 2020
California winery innovates with sustainable recycling creation
Covered with a photovoltaic roof, the Saxum Vineyard Equipment Barn is self-sufficient and champions environmentally friendly design principles.
Sustains Its Top GreenMetric Rankings
From the smallest of deeds, like recovering surplus food to give to people in need (and keeping the food out of the waste stream), to large renewable energy projects, UC Davis’ efforts in sustainability have the nation and world taking notice — again.
Firsthand Effects of the Naval Sustainment System-Aviation –
By Vice Adm.Dean Peters, commander, Naval Air Systems Command, and Bill Taylor, assistant deputy co…
Majority of younger shoppers will choose a sustainable retailer over a less sustainable one, research shows
Making the most of this shift means improving personalisation of customer journeys, so that customers feel confident they are choosing the right product first time…
Planners to Boost Efforts in Sustainability, Diversity, Immersion
Nearly 60 percent of planners said they would take steps to address environmental issues at events, according to Eventbrite’s 2020 Events Trends Report.
Sustainable Thread, Now with Israeli Startup Twine
An Israeli startup can dramatically reduce water and air pollution from the fashion industry with a new technology for dyeing thread.
Earlton bison ranch is certifiably sustainable
Family-owned farm Bison du Nord received two new certifications in January…
Meat giant Tyson cultivates ‘sustainable protein’ coalition
Animal agriculture is responsible for around 14 percent of global emissions.
Family Owned Grocers Call For A Town Centre Single Use Plastic Ban
Family owned supermarkets and convenience stores have called for a total ban on single use plastic cups and plastic shopping bags ahead of the Irish general election, …
Appropriate density is crucial to housing sustainability
Debate around housing density has probably never been as prevalent, with a major focus on more sustainable development.Significant changes and improvements have taken place with planni…
China Announces Plan to Ban Single-Use Plastics
Earlier this month, China announced a new five-year plan to eventually ban single-use plastic waste in the entire country.
Single-use plastics checking out of Accor properties
The next major hotel operator has joined the plastics exodus, with Accor committing to remove all single-use items from its global estate by end of 2022.
Despite Industry Lies & Bribes, Single-Use Plastics Are On The Wane
More companies are turning away from single-use plastics as public consciousness about plastic pollution increases.
Prince Albert, Sask. bans single-use plastic bags | Globalnews.ca
Prince Albert becomes the first city in Saskatchewan to ban single-use plastic check-out bags.
Brexit: Fisheries Bill to enshrine sustainability in law
The government says the Fisheries Bill gives the UK power to operate as an independent coastal state.