Day: May 6, 2020
Why an Inclusive Circular Economy is Needed to Prepare for Future Global Crises
The risks associated with existing production and consumption systems have been harshly exposed amid the current global health crisis but an inclusive circular economy could ensure both short-term and long-term resilience for future challenges.
Sustainable Data Centers
Pausable data centers using SSDs located near sustainable energy sources could provide low cost computing for many applications and make these energy sources more economical. In addition, better management of unstructured dark data can reduce traditional energy costs and thus carbon emissions.
Sustainable Business Covered podcast: Keeping sustainability going through the Covid-19 lockdown
Episode 84 of the edie podcast sees the edie team working remotely as part of the UK-wide lockdown imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic. As such, edie asks sustainability experts from Interface, General Motors, Landsec and BT how they’re ad…
Promoting African green business and circular economy for better policies
On the shores of Lake Victoria, just outside Kampala city in Uganda, State Minister for Environment of Uganda Beatrice Anywar addressed over 300 African entrepreneurs and policymakers gathered in February 2020 at the Switch Africa Green regional forum to discuss how to advance green economy in…
5 sustainable brands led by women
How five entrepreneurs lead with power and align their businesses with personal values.
Spark and sustain growth by focusing on company culture
Businesses that identify organizational strengths will be better positioned to weather the disruptions of COVID-19.
Sustainable Fashion Influencers: Hypocrites, or Catalysts of Change?
Fashion brands are increasingly working with sustainable influencers to promote responsible consumption—a concept some find hypocritical.
Iggesund Paperboard Offers Sustainable Work
Over the past 60 years, regulatory requirements have been the biggest driver of environmental efforts by the process industry. But now brand owners with high sustainability expertise have become an important force – by making more and more demands on their suppliers right across the sustainability…
Google’s green software and New York’s innovation drive: 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.
LISTEN: Israel’s single-use coalition will serve Trump and protect Bibi – Israel News – Haaretz.com
Haaretz editor Aluf Benn says Netanyahu would annex the West Bank to help get the American president re-elected. PLUS: Is Israel rushing out of shutdown?LISTEN FREE…
Circular economy in Spanish agri-food sector – EURACTIV.com
The Spanish agri-food sector is taking a central role in the uptake of the circular economy, by reusing raw materials and reducing waste in both agriculture and food production.
Hard Rock CSO reflects: Where will COVID-19 take sustainable capitalism?
What happens to corporate action on sustainability, social impact and purpose when shocks hit the economy? The COVID-19 crisis recalls two past moments.
The state of the sustainability profession in uncertain times
Our biennial report on the jobs of corporate sustainability execs showed significant process, at least until the virus hit.
The Daily Motivator – Sustainable success
Does your choice feel good in the moment, but with a price to pay in the future? If so, there’s a better choice.