The top 10 stories to catch you up on the hottest sustainability news in 2019 — so far
Find out what the GreenBiz community has been reading this year with our roundup of 10 most-read stories.
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Find out what the GreenBiz community has been reading this year with our roundup of 10 most-read stories.
Source: www.greenbiz.com
A collaboration between the fashion sector, the plastics industry, and academia is set to bring a sportswear range to market that embodies circular economy principles….
From a booming craft beer sector to a hidden wine industry, Wales believes its beverage industry has the potential to grow and thrive over the coming years. It recently released a strategy that sets out the path to build the sector.
EU member states need to integrate resilience into their national recovery plans in order to be eligible for recovery support, write Joke Dufourment, Natalia Papu and Yasmina Lembachar. Joke Dufourmont is the circular jobs initiative lead at Circle Economy, an Amsterdam-based not-for-profit organisation. Natalia Papu is a researcher and analyst at Circle Economy, and Yasmina Lembachar is the digital communications lead at Circle Economy. The new Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) paves a promising road towards circular value chains and the mainstreaming of renewable, regenerative and cyclable resources.
CASTEL SANT’ANGELO With its chunky round keep, this castle is an instantly recognisable landmark. Built as a mausoleum for the …
European lawmakers are voting in plenary on a Right to Repair resolution today amid calls for the initiative to go even further. The draft motion for resolution [PDF] cited a survey that found 79 percent of EU citizens thought that manufacturers should make repairs easier, with 77 percent saying a repair would be preferable to replacement, and called for access to parts, repair information, and standardization among devices. To that end, the motion emphasizes labels to indicate repairability and expected lifetime for products, access to parts and repair facilities, an extension to liability for defective goods beyond two years, and calls on the European Commission to “always take into account the highest possible level of consumer protection and consumer welfare.”
“Our ports remain an integral part of international supply chains, connecting businesses to global markets. In order to fulfil this essential role in international trade and the UK economy, we work together with our customers, with whom we share a commitment to safety, sustainability and environmental protection, and we continue to make great strides in these areas.” Over the past year, ABP has continued to invest in its people, facilities and equipment to deliver the best possible service to its customers safely and sustainably. ABP has also continued to transform its ports and terminals into low carbon, resilient hubs, which can help build the sustainable supply chains of the future.