The advantages of living in a connected world are many and varied. But too much of that relies on a culture of constantly upgrading gadgets. Where those unwanted devices end up, and how they are treated, is becoming a major concern.
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From being inspired by how mangroves desalinate water to how whale fins improve wind turbine performance, Sustainable Energy looks at copying nature’s solutions through biomimicry.
All business models involve suppliers and customers. A linear business model focuses exclusively on these two sets of stakeholders. With this framework in mind, neither the origin of supplied materials nor the post-consumption waste of said materials is regarded. Thus, the nature of the linear business model is purely transactional. It does not aim to create value for stakeholders and businesses further down the value chain (i.e. recyclers, repair shops, collectors), nor does it consider the impact on the natural environment.
As sustainable building grows, trends are starting to emerge. Our top 10 sustainable trends include living walls, recycled materials, and more.
In an email to Sustain member the Organic Trade Board, the Department of Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (Defra) announces recognition of the EU for trade in organics, but only until end of 2021. …
Buildings can be a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, but some people are putting in place building blocks for a sustainable future. This episode takes a look at innovations in the construction industry that are changing the way we live, work and play.
The nine organizations selected for this year’s sustain[HUMAN]ability® Leadership Recognition Program have displayed tremendous effort and progress to support the wellbeing of people and the planet amid the unprecedented challenges of 2020. This week, Shaw unveils our second slate of organizations to be honored by our 2020 sustain[HUMAN]ability® Leadership Recognition Program. The nine organizations selected for this year’s recognition program have displayed tremendous effort and progress to support the wellbeing of people and the planet amid the unprecedented challenges of 2020. Our 2021 slate includes nine organizations — big, multinational corporate programs; academic innovators; industry-changing initiatives; and groundbreaking local work.