Day: March 7, 2020

2020 and the decade of enterprise sustainability.

edie has today (18 February) published its 30 Under 30: Class of 2019 report, showcasing the success stories of its inaugural class of future sustainability leaders and recapping the group’s calls to business action.

In 2018, the Maharashtra government had imposed a ban on manufacturing, use, sale, distribution and storage of plastic materials such as one-time-use bags, spoons and plates, among others.

The big blue buildings of Ikea have sprouted solar panels and wind turbines; inside, shelves are stocked with LED lighting and recycled cotton. Why? Because as Steve Howard puts it: “Sustainability has gone from a nice-to-do to a must-do.” Howard, the chief sustainability officer at the furniture…

Chemical manufacturing involves carbon sources releasing CO2 into the atmosphere.By contrast, seaweeds are carbon sinks that can absorb released CO2 and thereforehave great potential for use as feedstocks in sustainable chemical manufacturing.

Fedobe is looking forward to future expansions and it’s collaboration with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB) – Bhavan’s Centre for Communication & Management (BCCM) to identify and train students on eCommerce, Sustainability and Digital Marketing. Fedobe and Open-Innovators.Org (Fedobe’s sustainability…

Legislation would ban single-use plastic bags in all of Rhode Island

Abstract The most recognized definition of the circular economy is that it is a restorative and regenerative economy. Despite the wide use and importance attributed to the concepts of “restoration”…

Things to see and do in Belize that are good for the environment, including spotting jaguar in the wild, birdwatching, diving and snorkelling in the Blue Hole, Belize Barrier Reef and Caye Caulker and visiting ancient Mayan sites.

Looking to make your travels greener? Here’s how you can travel more sustainably and environmentally friendly this year.

Bristol continues to build on its ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030 with a highly sustainable development of 50 affordable homes currently underway.

Accountancy Europe has proposed new structure for sustainability and other forms of non-financial reporting Further consideration should be given to the problems that need to be addressed Any solution must involve enforced mandatory requirements for large companies Accountancy Europe’s proposed structures for sustainability and other forms of non-financial reporting mirror those of financial reporting that gave the world (except the US) International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

The claim that beef production is always harmful to the environment is simply not true. In fact, sustainable, regenerative land management can sequester or remove carbon from the atmosphere rather than emitting it, while improving animal welfare and offering benefits to the local community.