After China recently stopped accepting recyclables from the United States, more and more plastic material started being burned or landfilled. To address this, California aimed to become one of the first states to ban single-use plastics, but the bill was blocked by industry lobbyists.
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Biosphere Rule #4 is about taking your value cycle, built with parsimonious materials and a power-autonomous energy system, and creating a production platform upon which you can build a whole suite of products — producing profit-amplifying economies of scale and scope.
Plastic bags to be banned in all major cities by end of 2020, says state planner…
No longer is sustainability synonymous with reducing GHGs — dozens of social, environmental and economic indicators must now be considered. The question remains: What is the best method for quantifying and reporting sustainability impacts?
Scotland Excel is preparing to host its annual event for the local government sector – with this year’s event set to focus on Scotland’s Green Economic Recovery, supporting climate change and sustainability objectives as we move towards a Net Zero Scotland. The event will take place online on Wednesday 18th May – and tickets are now available!
The conference will deliver content through individual sessions, across seven sessions which you will be able to join via your laptop, tablet or mobile.
Whether you’re installing a DIY solar panel system or having a one of the best solar companies handle the details, you’ll want to choose the best solar panels for your home. But with so many options, it can be hard to know which panels you need. In this article, we’ll narrow down the 10 best residential solar panels based on materials, price, efficiency and more. All homes are different, so there’s no one best solar panel for every system. It’s important for homeowners to assess their specific needs and to select the right solar panels to accommodate their household energy requirements.
A few years ago, biotechnologists from Samara State Technical University took up the development of edible food film, which, according to scientists, could reduce the amount of waste from traditional plastic packaging.