EIT Climate-KIC, together with its partners the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions (BRS), EIT RawMaterials, the International Telecommunication Union, KU Leuven and the World Resources Forum, has launched an updated Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on the e-waste…
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Chief Procurement, Sustainability and Circular Ventures Officer Tony Milikin will join the Reuters Events: Transform USA 2021 on Wednesday, May 5 at 11AM ET for a keynote panel discussion about the circular economy and reimagining business for future success. More information about the panel can be found at https://reutersevents.com/events/transform-us/conference-agenda.php
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Get news the mainstream media doesn’t want you to see. Sign Up Europe is taking big strides in the fight against plastic pollution. The European Union announced a provisional agreement to ban common single-use plastic on Wednesday that would help reduce environment and marine pollution.
An EU delegation headed by EU Commissioner for the Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Karmenu Vella visited China from 1 to 3 April to continue with the process of deepening EU – China environmental bilateral relations.
Even a dedicated environmentalist like Jesse Hitchcock admits she’s fallen victim to the charms of single-use plastics, like straws and take-out coffee lids.
The water-repellent coating on many biodegradable products can cause harm in waste management and human health.
Sustainability efforts can help boost the value of companies, according to speakers at the 17th Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) International CEO Conference on Tuesday. “The trend overall is that more sustainable companies outperform on the stock market,” PwC South East Asia Sustainability and Climate Change Leader Andrew WK Chan said at the forum. A sustainable company is one that minimizes its negative impact on the environment and society, as it considers not just short-term profit but long-term value.