Month: March 2020

More of the billions of tonnes of materials the world uses each year must be recycled and reused to keep climate change in check, researchers said on Tuesday. Only about a tenth of the nearly 93 billion tonnes of materials utilized annually – including minerals, metals, fossil fuels and biomass – are currently put back into service, said a report by Amsterdam-based social enterprise Circle Economy.

In response to George Monbiot on natural capital, Tony Juniper argues nature is not an impediment to economic success, but an essential prerequisite for it…

The Nordic region’s largest housing cooperative is planning a striking new apartment building in Eastern Oslo. The 150 homes will produce more energy than they consume.The eye-catching circular building is to be built at…

Processes using lignin, sugar, plastic waste, and more are moving out of the lab…

Nancy Torres, Paxy’s Founder and Director, shares insights into bringing sustainability to your businesses, regardless of size or industry.

The growing popularity of health and wellness in consumers.

We all know that driving cars contributes to climate change, …

We release today a Policy Briefing which analyses in depth the new Landfill Directive. Specifically the 10 landfill target which could contradict the overarching principles of the EU Circular Economy Agenda.

Green buildings and sustainable cities – news and views…

When starting a business, an entrepreneur should know more than what kind of products or services he should offer to the market. He must also know how to put value in what he does so that people trust his brand.

But laws need to be brought in for the plan to have teeth…

Plus, why microgrids and indoor agriculture are a combination worth consideration.

Pentland Brands revealed today how the business has built its sustainability strategy “from the inside out” at Drapers Sustainable Fashion 2020. …

The European Commission has adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan – one of the main blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe’s new agenda for sustainable growth.The new Action Plan announces initiatives along the entire life cycle of products, targeting for example their design, promoting circular…

Climate crisis awareness need not be all doom and gloom, as artist duo [SweetArt](https://www.sweetart.online/) proves. The husband and wife team Vic…

MUMBAI: L’Affaire, an annual lifestyle event of Godrej, turned into a completely green event in its just concluded fourth season, witnessing more than 1300 people including several prominent personalities, influencers, members of the media fraternity, corporates, television and film celebrities.

“Cities are brands too. They need to look at how they balance improving the planet, reducing costs, keeping an attractive lifestyle and healthy growth,” David Smart says.

These sustainable activewear pieces including jogger sweatpants, T-shirts, and sweatshirts are all super stylish, and beyond comfortable.

Transitioning to a circular economy through partnerships changed traditional make-use-dispose economic model, allowing us to keep resources in use longer…

Clarios, an advanced energy storage solutions provider, has joined the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary initiative that encourages companies to develop, implement and disclose responsible business practices.

Flexibility and communication are key to engaging with employees as the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak grows.

The Goodyear tire company has revealed a concept tire that may never need replacing.

eco aware – Eco-Aware is a sustainable fashion collection from Reserved that is centered on fully certified environmentally friendly fabrics. Reserved is passi…

Learn more about the Geoship zero-carbon domes that present an eco-friendly alternative for affordable housing.

Good for your body and the environment….

FRoSTA IT director Ben Windhorst shares how the midsize German frozen food company is driving digital transformation across the company.

Measure to target items such as straws, cutlery and polystyrene food and drink containers…

ZEN WTR – Sustainability has quickly become an important aspect of consumer products, which is seeing new options like ZEN WTR come to the market. The water …

Welsh government announces ban on single-use plastics to minimise waste and protect marine life.

With the UK set to bring in a new tax on plastic packaging, leading sustainability experts reveal that the levy represents a ‘real boost’ for the circular economy…

With Global Recycling Day on 18 March, Robert Lockyer, CEO and founder of luxury packaging provider Delta Global, argues that brands stuck between the…

Don’t just copy persuasive design. It will backfire. Here’s how to successfully build persuasive design into your larger strategy. Persuasive design elements like points, badges, reputation, and scarcity warnings are meaningless as stand-alone systems, but can be helpful in supporting a larger…

Is the plastic pollution the responsibility of the food and beverage industry, or the recycling industry? Sustainability experts at Bureau Veritas weigh in.

single use products – Tiny bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash are useful for travelers but the hospitality industry is looking at ways that it can minimize th…

Just days after Brookline, Massachusetts un-banned Styrofoam, to make takeout/delivery easier for restaurants to manage, the entire state of Maine has reversed a plastic bag ban. This week Maine Governor Janet Mills announced that the ban, which was supposed to start in April, will be postponed.

A new collaboration across the 3form family of companies finds eco-friendly synergies between brands including 3form, LightArt, EFI, and Springboard.

Green energy is widely touted as a panacea to the current energy crisis.If the world can transition away from fossil fuels, proponents argue, then we can…

The Relevance of Circular Economy Practices to the Sustainable Development Goals Patrick Schroeder ,1 Kartika Anggraeni,2 a……

The company uses 90 percent less water than most denim producers….

European lawmakers are considering new regulations that would push manufacturers to design products that last longer. It’s part of a global effort to curb “throwaway” culture where people buy products, use them for a short …

Looking at washing machines, research from Sweden’s Linköping University tries to solve part of the puzzle about how to shift business models to find more traction when it comes to being circular, as well as adding a social element.

In a sign that things could be getting more interesting for sustainability in the commercial office sector,  Colliers International has a brand-new sustainability team in the real estate management business.

We are half way through our series on Circular Economy, explaining the opportunities for Dutch organisations in French regions. Out of 13 French regions that we blog about every week, lucky number 7 is: Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

The Sustainable Business Covered podcast returns for an 82nd episode and, to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020, features exclusive interviews with the women leading the drive to decarbonise the built environment, achieve gender equality in…

For the past several years, California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act has been the talk, not only of the town and of the state, but also of the national and international groundwater and environmental policy community.

Abu Dhabi announced Tuesday it aims to ban the use of single-use plastic bags in the United Arab Emirates capital by 2021.

European Commission takes aim at ‘greenwashing’ in new circular economy action plan…

Zero Waste Europe’s reaction to the new Circular Economy Action Plan.

The European Commission has today (11 March) unveiled its Circular Economy Action Plan, a sweeping set of commitments aimed at ensuring that circularity and resources efficiency acts as a “prerequisite for climate neutrality” in line wit…

The new discoveries show that the development of the earliest empires in Mongolia, like in other parts of the world, was tied to a diverse economy that included the local or regional production of grain.

Zain Group, the leading mobile telecom innovator in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces the publication of its annual thought leadership report, this year entitled, “The Circular Economy: Embedding Sustainable Solutions in a bid to Save the Planet.”   The report captures how…

EU environment chief Virginijus Sinkevičius insists there will be no unnecessary overlap between the new circular economy plan and the Farm to Fork strategy (F2F), as new EU food policy will be focused more on the agricultural and food production side.

One-third of all food produced globally is wasted which is a huge problem, particularly in countries like the Philippines where a quarter of the population lives below the overty line. WWF’s project ‘The Sustainable Diner’ aims to promote sustainable food production and consumption in the…

On 29 January 2019, New York City Council held a hearing on a trio of bills collectively known as “Renewable Rikers”. Rikers is currently home to the most infamous prison in New York City—the Rikers Island correctional facility an island penal colony with one lone bridge connecting it to the rest…

As with many tech solutions, AI takes vast amounts of energy to implement but it can transform sustainability projects. So, do the pros outweigh the cons?

Behold, a fresh new hell of environmental dilemmas.

The bloc introduced a new plan to better use available resources.

The bloc introduced a new plan to better use available resources.

Behold, a fresh new hell of environmental dilemmas.

The European Commission, a group, appointed by governments of the European Union, has adopted what it calls the Circular Economy Action Plan as part of an effort to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

Fed up with the disposable culture we all live in, two women from Portland, Oregon, founded a low-waste company to help the entire city cut back on plastic.

Two European retailers have introduced new services that allow customers to resell items, showing the growing interest in circular economy initiatives.

The bloc introduced a new plan to better use available resources.

Environmental groups and green businesses broadly welcome strategy, which aims to ‘make sustainable products the norm’…

The European Plastics Pact has become the first regional industry group to join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Plastics Pact network.

Enhanced role envisaged for the bio-based industries under the EU’s new Circular Economy Action Plan…

Empowering consumers is just one aspect of the EU’s Green Deal.

A coordinated approach holds the key to sustainable development.

Plastic bags are one step closer to becoming a thing of the past in the State of Maryland. …

DIESEL UPCYCLING FOR is releasing new capsule collections each by a different designer. The 1st in the series partners with 55DSL, the brand’s sublabel from the ‘90s.

Policy makers and stakeholders across Africa are meeting to chart green economy opportunities in the agriculture sector under the lead of the Switch Africa Green programme. The forum – under the theme Advancing Green Business and Circular Economy in Africa – is organized by the UN Environment…

The transition will require people to work together across companies and sectors, using skills such as empathy, craftsmanship and ingenuity.

Ever experienced Sustainable Tourism in Finland before. Learn why and things to experience best Ecotourism in Finland with best travel operators.

Hundreds of Southwest Louisiana residents recycled their unwanted electronics at the annual CITGO E-Recycle Day Saturday at the McNeese Cowboy…

Like so many other ‘progressive’ policies, these green policies are slamming face-first into the wall of ‘unintended consequences’. This one is running afoul of the Wuhan Flu panic.

In order to use PET responsibly and sustainably, we absolutely must learn how to treat its resulting waste by recycling.

Communities choose municipal LED street lighting for sustainability with economic benefits. Smart poles can deliver wifi, video streams, air monitors, traffic control.

As the world evolves with the advent of new technologies and increasingly invasive agricultural practices, we continue to actively pursue the development of new types of industries while still dependent on existing ones.

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has launched what it claims is the first sector-specific Maritime Sustainability Reporting Guide. The Guide provides a practical framework, including best practices, for creating a maritime sustainability report for both…

Dow’s strategy to advance a circular economy for plastics involves forging partnerships with tech developers to tap into cutting-edge processes.

Airbus Engineers Bring Sustainable Aviation to Reality – With todayÂ’s first-ever observance of the World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, Airbus is highlighting the contributions of engineers across the company to a more sustainable aviation industry.

Do you know the Skier Sustainability Code? It’s guidance for each of us, the over 10 million skiers and riders in the US, to help save snow and the planet.

Airbus Engineers Bring Sustainable Aviation to Reality – With todayÂ’s first-ever observance of the World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, Airbus is highlighting the contributions of engineers across the company to a more sustainable aviation industry.

“Our sustainability philosophy is guided by three core principles: accountability, transparency and engagement.”…

In a sign that things could be getting more interesting for sustainability in the commercial office sector,  Colliers International has a brand-new sustainability team in the real estate management business.

Green buildings and sustainable cities – news and views…

We are half way through our series on Circular Economy, explaining the opportunities for Dutch organisations in French regions. Out of 13 French regions that we blog about every week, lucky number 7 is: Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

The Sustainable Business Covered podcast returns for an 82nd episode and, to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020, features exclusive interviews with the women leading the drive to decarbonise the built environment, achieve gender equality in…

Travel accounts for 10% of the world’s economy, with a record 1.4 billion overseas trips being made in 2019 – a growth of 5% on the previous year.

The European Commission is set to unveil the EU-Africa and the circular economy strategy this week. Additionally, MEPs will hold the plenary session in Brussels after the president David Sassoli cancelled the plenary in Strasbourg due to the coronavirus o…

Intergravity is reducing the need to do laundry as often by introducing a line of sustainable clothing that is also anti-bacterial. See the collection here.

The phrase “a leopard can never change its spots” is used to suggest that it is impossible for someone or something to change its innate nature, no matter how hard they try. Could the same be suggested for supply chains when it comes to sustainability?

At the start of March, the Personal Care Products Council held its annual meeting event, complete with educational panels, keynotes, and breakout sessions. This year’s topic was sustainability. And Cosmetics Design was there to connect with the experts, hear from industry insiders and allies, and…

For the past several years, California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act has been the talk, not only of the town and of the state, but also of the national and international groundwater and environmental policy community.

In an effort to reduce waste, New York joined California and Hawaii on the ban of single-use plastic bags. FEMAIL rounds up stylish recyclable totes.

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi today announced a new policy to reduce the amount of single use plastic material in Abu Dhabi and mitigate its harmful effects.The comprehensive policy, which is the first-of-its-kind in the region, aims to keep plastics…

Walking into Dublin Barista School, I grab a coffee for Duffy and myself. Duffy, true to form, provides her reusable cup while I, tail between my legs, opt for the compostable paper vessels provided by the coffee shop.

The concept of the circular economy has been around for decades, but this sustainable way of doing business is getting a boost from a new breed of environmentally aware consumers.

At first glance, it looks like any other shantytown in Brazil: a precarious jumble of tin-roof shacks and shoddy streets.
But look closer, and the community garden, rainwater harvesting system and environmental education program are visible too: This “favela” is remarkably green.
 
On the outskirts of Sao Paulo, a concrete jungle of 12 million people, the impoverished community of Vila Nova Esperanca (Village of New Hope) is fighting to be a model of sustainable living.