Anson Lim, Branding and Digital Marketing Expert, Reveals How to Become a Tier Above the Rest Through the Power of Branding and Digital Marketing – Chhattisgarh Journal

Anson Lim, Branding and Digital Marketing Expert, Reveals How to Become a Tier Above the Rest Through the Power of Branding and Digital Marketing – Chhattisgarh Journal

ByThe Circular Economy Team

Anson Lim is an experienced branding and digital marketing expert who prides himself in his ability to establish a powerful brand for his clients. He collaborates with his clients to strengthen and value-add to their marketing efforts, creating unique selling points differentiating them from their competitors in the industry. Through the design of effective campaigns, his clients excel and their brand gains more traction, allowing sales to increase exponentially. Significant sales growth can be attributed to two main factors; firstly, the improvement of his client’s brand identity and secondly, through engagement of Anson’s digital marketing expertise.

How Does Green Boiler Technology Work?

How Does Green Boiler Technology Work?

ByThe Circular Economy Team

People have become progressively interested in green boiler technology for their households and businesses. That’s due to numerous driving factors, such as increasing awareness of the need for collective action to mitigate climate change’s effects and a desire to save energy.  Thus, many are curious about the benefits of a green boiler and how installing one at a home or commercial building could help meet energy-efficiency and eco-friendliness goals. Here’s a look at how green boilers work and how they’re becoming more common in today’s society.  What Are the Main Categories of Green Boiler Technology?  Green boilers encompass a broad category of possibilities and each one works differently. Plus, the definition of a green boiler remains fluid. Whereas some models are merely ultra energy efficient, others use the Earth’s resources to work and are less dependent on fossil fuels.

To start the week right, hybridization of artificial intelligence simulation and immersion in lithium-ion chemistry › Geeky News

To start the week right, hybridization of artificial intelligence simulation and immersion in lithium-ion chemistry › Geeky News

ByThe Circular Economy Team

How digital modeling and artificial intelligence combine their strengths – Artificial intelligence models based on machine learning (automatic learning) enter the world of digital simulation, enriching or speeding up calculations. Industrialists and researchers are exploring the possibilities of this promising hybridization.  “We can monitor the chemistry of a lithium-ion battery in real time during charging and discharging,” says Charlotte Gervilliers-Ants, a researcher at the College de France.  “Looking” inside a commercial battery in real time is a feat achieved by an interdisciplinary team of researchers from the Collège de France, Rennes Institute of Chemical Sciences, CNRS and the University of Montpellier. Explanations with Charlotte Gervilliers-Ants, researcher at the College de France and co-author of this paper published November 7, 2022 in the journal Nature Energy.

Sustainability at the Edge | IBM

Sustainability at the Edge | IBM

ByThe Circular Economy Team

Environmentalists have been talking about sustainability for over a decade, but it seems to have now entered the IT lexicon in a big way.  It is also added to our IT architectural framework as one of the business capabilities for which clients ask. Sustainability is one of the pillars of the AWS well-architected framework, and in January of 2022, IBM acquired Envizi, a sustainability software company. More on that later.  Digging more into the topic of sustainability, it became very obvious that edge computing inherently addresses a couple of sustainability facets: low latency and analyzing data at the source. We know these are two of the key tenets of edge computing. In this blog post, we define sustainability and present different aspects of how edge computing actually helps with sustainability.

National Water Week panel shines light on conserving water in the beauty industry

National Water Week panel shines light on conserving water in the beauty industry

ByThe Circular Economy Team

When consumers think about saving water, it’s usually in the context of having a shorter shower or installing water-wise appliances, but one new brand has stepped up to raise awareness around water use in the beauty industry.  In celebration of National Water Week last month, Australia’s first water-responsible beauty brand, Conserving Beauty, held a Conscious Conversation event to discuss the importance of water and the beauty industry’s impact on the global water shortage.  Conserving Beauty Founder and CEO Natassia Nicolao, who was also named an AWA VIC Young Water Professional of The Year award finalist, said she was honoured to be the first beauty brand invited to join the association.  “At Conserving Beauty, we live and breathe water conservation, so we are thrilled to be a part of the Australian Water Association community to continue to drive awareness and conversation about the global water crisis,” Nicolao said. 

Beyond Classrooms: Education as a Mechanism for Community Climate Action – Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability

Beyond Classrooms: Education as a Mechanism for Community Climate Action – Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability

ByThe Circular Economy Team

This side event of the UN Climate Change Conference 2022 (UNFCCC COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, will discuss transformative community-based climate action and the importance of local solutions to global issues. It will share examples of education for sustainable development (ESD) projects implemented by the global network of Regional Centres of Expertise on ESD (RCEs).  This event will be open to all participants of UNFCCC COP27. It will be part of the Action Hub in the Blue Zone at COP27.  The event will be streamed live on the UNFCCC YouTube channel and the UNFCCC Virtual Platform (for registered delegates).

What is Social Commerce? Definition and Trends

What is Social Commerce? Definition and Trends

ByThe Circular Economy Team

In the US, social commerce retail earnings are predicted to reach nearly $80 billion by 2025. When you consider that 4.59 billion people, or 57% of the global population, currently use social media, social commerce is a no-brainer when it comes to getting your brand in front of more people. But how do you make sure your brand stands out from the increasing competition? How do you boost your ecommerce sales via social media apps? Brands need a solid understanding of their target audience’s shopping preferences and how they can use social commerce tools to provide a top-quality customer experience. Here, we take a closer look at the social commerce trends, statistics, and predictions shaping the final months of 2022 and the beginning of 2023. 

Epson awarded third successive EcoVadis Platinum rating

Epson awarded third successive EcoVadis Platinum rating

ByThe Circular Economy Team

Epson has earned its third successive platinum rating for sustainability from EcoVadis, a leading provider of business sustainability ratings. This is in recognition of the company’s global efforts to uphold the highest standards on the environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement and highlights Epson’s commitment and actions on sustainability.  The platinum rating ranks Epson in the top 1% of companies in its industry, particularly excelling in the fields of the environment as well as sustainable procurement. The independent evaluation methodology is based on a framework of 21 sustainability criteria mapped to global standards and guided by the international scientific community. Customers can trust this independent certification and be assured Epson is one of the most responsible and accountable companies in its sector.  EcoVadis is a recognised business sustainability ratings organisation covering 200 industry categories, 175 countries and regions, and over 90,000 companies of all sizes worldwide. Epson’s latest platinum rating reflects its ongoing commitment and notable improvements towards sustainable growth in the past year. 

Aussie company gives new life to old hybrid and EV batteries – carsales.com.au

Aussie company gives new life to old hybrid and EV batteries – carsales.com.au

ByThe Circular Economy Team

Australian mechatronics firm IM Group has launched a new program designed to repair, repurpose and sustainably dispose of batteries after they reach the end of their service life in hybrid and all-electric vehicles.  Dubbed ‘Infinitev’, the program offers three distinct services to dealers, workshops and electrification OEMs depending on the sort of battery and the condition it’s in once it has served its primary purpose in an electrified vehicle.  The first of these is essentially a reconditioning service in which batteries that are faulty, slow to charge or no longer performing at an effective level are repaired and recirculated as a used spare.  According to IM Group, it’s often only a handful of cells that cause faults or need repairing, meaning the bulk of the battery is still in good working order.

Natural Sciences Professor and Alums Publish Research in Peer-Reviewed Urban Ecology Journal • Natural Sciences • Marymount Manhattan College

Natural Sciences Professor and Alums Publish Research in Peer-Reviewed Urban Ecology Journal • Natural Sciences • Marymount Manhattan College

ByThe Circular Economy Team

Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) Biology Professor Matt Lundquist, Ph.D. and alums Madison Weisend ’20 and Hope Kenmore ’20 recently co-published a research paper in the peer-reviewed journal Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. The paper “Insect biodiversity in urban tree pit habitats” was the culmination of a faculty-student collaborative project examining the biodiversity of insects within street tree pit habitats in Manhattan.

Discover Frankfurt 2022 | HPE

Discover Frankfurt 2022 | HPE

ByThe Circular Economy Team

From the latest insights in secure connectivity and hybrid cloud to data governance and sustainability, HPE Discover Frankfurt is the best place to stay ahead of the trends and technologies that will fast-forward your data-first modernization.  Exclusive keynotes and sessions will feature HPE executives, Antonio Neri – HPE President and CEO, Fidelma Russo – HPE Chief Technology Officer, industry leaders, and customers sharing new HPE announcements, strategies for modernizing your enterprise from edge to cloud, and real solutions for today’s hybrid world.

Brisbane Airport lands clean energy deal on path to 100% renewables –

Brisbane Airport lands clean energy deal on path to 100% renewables –

ByThe Circular Economy Team

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Queensland government-owned energy generator Stanwell which will supply up to 185 GWh of renewable energy a year to help power the airport’s operations.  The renewable energy will be contracted from the 200 MW Blue Grass Solar Farm being developed near Chinchilla in Queensland’s Western Downs region by Spanish renewables company X-Elio.  Stanwell will also source renewable energy from the 800 MW Clarke Creek wind project being built by Windlab northwest of Rockhampton in central Queensland. The project is part of a larger 1.2 GW project which will also comprise 400 MW of solar power and battery energy storage.

FreeGarden™ RAIN | :: Welcome to Enviro World ::

FreeGarden™ RAIN | :: Welcome to Enviro World ::

ByThe Circular Economy Team

A rain barrel is a system used by a homeowner to collect and store rainwater from the roof of a home. The water harvested is soft, fresh water that can be used for a variety of purposes, including lawn and garden watering, topping off pools, and washing cars. Water from home faucets is treated to a level allowing it to be safe to drink, while natural rain water has the pH level ideal for water and plant growth. Rain water harvesting helps to divert rain from storm drains, decrease the impact of runoff to streams, and minimize sewer overflows during heavy rainfalls.  Rain barrels allow homeowners to collect and store rainwater to be used at a later time. In doing so, homeowners use less water from the faucet, conserving both water and energy in the home as well as the energy needed for water facilities to treat the water that would have been consumed. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, lawn and garden watering make up nearly 40% of domestic water usage during peak summer months. Rain barrels save most homeowners about 1,300 gallons of water each summer, reducing the demand for clean water. Rainwater harvesting helps homeowners to reduce their water bills while conserving water and protecting the environment.

PSC

PSC

ByThe Circular Economy Team

Meet FBAUP Design Inc., a students association at FBAUP, the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto, and responsbile for PSC16’s image.  This year, we had to pleasure to work closely with Bruna Martins and Tiago Andrade, talented designers at FBAUP Design Inc., and they were available to answer a few questions about their work for PSC.

New technology creates carbon neutral chemicals out of thin air

New technology creates carbon neutral chemicals out of thin air

ByThe Circular Economy Team

The technology could allow scientists to both capture CO2 and transform it into useful chemicals such as carbon monoxide and synthetic natural gas in one circular process.  Dr Melis Duyar, Senior Lecturer of Chemical Engineering at the University of Surrey commented: “Capturing CO2 from the surrounding air and directly converting it into useful products is exactly what we need to approach carbon neutrality in the chemicals sector. This could very well be a milestone in the steps needed for the UK to reach its 2050 net-zero goals.  “We need to get away from our current thinking on how we produce chemicals, as current practices rely on fossil fuels which are not sustainable. With this technology we can supply chemicals with a much lower carbon footprint and look at replacing fossil fuels with carbon dioxide and renewable hydrogen as the building blocks of other important chemicals.”

Gartner Survey Finds 87% of Business Leaders Expect to Increase Sustainability Investment Over the Next Two Years

Gartner Survey Finds 87% of Business Leaders Expect to Increase Sustainability Investment Over the Next Two Years

ByThe Circular Economy Team

A new Gartner, Inc. survey revealed that 87% of business leaders expect to increase their organisation’s investment in sustainability over the next two years. Customers are the primary stakeholder group creating pressure for organisations to invest or act on sustainability issues, selected by 80% of executives, followed by investors (60%) and regulators (55%).  “Sustainability enables businesses to cope with disruption,” said Kristin Moyer, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner. “Economic uncertainty, geopolitical conflict and escalating materials and energy costs are forcing businesses to reexamine all forms of expenditure. This focus on essentialism, in combination with increasing stakeholder desire to see progress on environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, creates new opportunities for enterprises to grow while mitigating cost and risk.”  The survey was conducted in June and July 2022 among 221 respondents in North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Respondents were executives in director roles or above within organisations with enterprise-wide annual revenue of at least $250 million for fiscal year 2021, which are currently engaged in sustainability-related activities. 

Fitwel — Fitwel Certifications | Certify Your Building or Site Project

Fitwel — Fitwel Certifications | Certify Your Building or Site Project

ByThe Circular Economy Team

Fitwel offers a pathway to track the health-related ESG impacts of your assets through streamlined measurement tools and expert guidance. Through Fitwel Certification, your building will be leading the industry on the next frontier of sustainability by improving social metrics and ensuring optimal health of your occupants and the surrounding community.  The end-to-end digital platform includes:  Visualization of your portfolio and performance trends based on unique health metrics.   Actionable gap analysis outlining opportunities for increased performance that you can share with project teams.

Ciena Solutions Challenge

Ciena Solutions Challenge

ByThe Circular Economy Team

The next generation of problem-solvers need more than technical skills and expertise. They need experiences that allow them to see the designed world and its impact on people, collaborate and empathize across differences, and leverage their skills to redesign the world around them to meet the needs of all people in their communities.  Digital Promise and Ciena are supporting educators and students to design solutions using Challenge Based Learning, a collaborative learning experience in which teachers and students work together to learn about compelling issues, propose solutions to real problems, and take action. Educators and students will navigate through the three phases of Challenge Based Learning—Engage, Investigate, and Act—to take positive action on a Sustainable Development Goal in their community.