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Companies
Amcor’s Sustainability Commitment Receives ‘AA’ Rating by MSCI
24 March 2023Amcor has been recognized for its strong commitment to sustainability with an 'AA' rating in the MSCI Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating https://www.inkworldmagazine.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2023-03-21/amcors-sustainability-commitment-receives-aa-rating-by-msci/
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Companies
L'Oréal Becomes Third Global Company to Invest in Geno-led Venture for Sustainably Sourced Ingredients
24 March 2023Geno's biotechnology platform will be used to develop sustainable alternatives to critical ingredients in everyday cosmetics, personal care, and cleaning products. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/loreal-becomes-third-global-company-to-invest-in-geno-led-venture-for-sustainably-sourced-ingredients-301776196.html
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Environmental initiatives
Programme designed to help Welsh businesses reduce carbon emissions announces inaugural award winners
24 March 2023A programme designed to help Welsh businesses develop ambitious carbon emission reduction plans to help them achieve net zero has announced the winners of its inaugural awards. https://newsfromwales.co.uk/programme-designed-to-help-welsh-businesses-reduce-carbon-emissions-announces-inaugural-award-winners/
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Companies
Pepsico’s Pep+ brings sustainability to every level of organization
24 March 2023Pepsico, Purchase, NY, has heard from consumers and is doing its part to take sustainability practices to the next level. https://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/58701-pepsicos-pep-brings-sustainability-to-every-level-of-organization
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People
Helena introduces two new sustainable brands
24 March 2023Helena Agri-Enterprises has introduced two new sustainability-focused brands: Enertia, an enzyme-based soybean seed treatment and Resgenix, a water efficiency tool. https://www.agriculture.com/crops/soybeans/helena-introduces-two-new-sustainable-brands
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Environmental initiatives
Beyond energy and climate issues
24 March 2023The researchers looked at the complete value chains of the 14 most common types of plastics, including polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride. These 14 bulk plastics account for 90% of the plastic products manufactured worldwide. https://www.futurity.org/sustainable-plastics-industry-recycling-biomass-2894422/
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Environmental initiatives
YES, a 100% sustainable plastic industry is possible
24 March 2023Lots of recycling, combined with the use of CO2 from the air and biomass, could make a completely sustainable plastics industry a reality, according to a new study. https://www.futurity.org/sustainable-plastics-industry-recycling-biomass-2894422/
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Environmental initiatives
ECB to publish first detailed carbon footprint
23 March 2023The European Central Bank and euro zone national central banks will publish their first detailed carbon footprints in the coming days, showing the environmental impact of years of crisis-fighting. https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/ecb-publish-first-detailed-carbon-footprint-2023-03-22/
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Environmental initiatives
For Earth Angel, Every Production Is a Chance to Help Save the Planet
23 March 2023The sustainability consulting agency, founded in 2013, has worked with TV and film productions — including 'Severance,' 'The Whale' and 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' — to make sets greener and help reduce carbon footprints. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/earth-angel-hollywood-fight-climate-change-film-tv-sets-1235354339/
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People
Quitting for a cause: These visionaries left their jobs for planet-saving careers
23 March 2023When Eugene Kirpichov quit his job at Google in 2020, he shared the good-bye email he’d sent his colleagues on LinkedIn. https://www.edf.org/article/quitting-cause-these-visionaries-left-their-jobs-planet-saving-careers?addl_info=The%20visionaries%20who%20left%20their%20careers%20to%20save%20the%20planet
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Environmental initiatives
Corporate sustainability helps consumers save money and the planet
23 March 2023A whopping 92% of homeowners incorporate sustainable features during a kitchen renovation, according to a recent Houzz survey. But there are simpler ways for anyone to make their kitchen a little greener, and it doesn't require an expensive renovation. https://www.monitorsaintpaul.com/premium/brandpoint/stories/corporate-sustainability-helps-consumers-save-money-and-the-planet,29695
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Environmental initiatives
Climate Change Is Speeding Toward Catastrophe. The Next Decade Is Crucial, U.N. Panel Says.
23 March 2023A new report says it is still possible to hold global warming to relatively safe levels, but doing so will require global cooperation, billions of dollars and big changes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/20/climate/global-warming-ipcc-earth.html
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Loftex puts sustainable twist on synthetic plush throws
23 March 2023Loftex Home is expanding its throw assortment, amping up the fashion factor and adding sustainability into the mix. https://www.hometextilestoday.com/manufacturers/loftex-puts-sustainable-twist-on-synthetic-plush-throws/
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Environmental initiatives
Climate change affects greenhouse gas emissions from stream networks
23 March 2023Natural greenhouse gas emissions from streams and lakes are strongly linked to water discharge and temperature according to a new study led by Linköping University, Sweden. https://www.newswise.com/articles/a-vicious-circle-climate-change-affects-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-stream-networks
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Environmental initiatives
Syte Unveils State of eCommerce Discovery 2023: Y2K Trends, Sustainable Products Lead Consumer Demand
23 March 2023Syte, the leading Product Discovery Platform for retail, today published its annual State of eCommerce Discovery report. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/syte-unveils-state-of-ecommerce-discovery-2023-y2k-trends-sustainable-products-lead-consumer-demand-301777422.html
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Companies
Dynamic Cables reaffirms commitment to sustainability
23 March 2023Touted to be the gateway to the world of electricity, the event offers companies to exhibit their product portfolio, services and plans towards growing sustainably. https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-dynamic-cables-reaffirms-commitment-to-sustainability-226646
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Companies
Beautyroots: A Global Beauty Revolution Empowering Indian Women with Natural, Vegan, and Sustainable Choices
23 March 2023Indian women are increasingly aware of the benefits of natural, vegan, and sustainable beauty products. https://www.ptinews.com/pti/beautyroots-a-global-beauty-revolution-empowering-indian-women-with-natural-vegan-and-sustainable-choices/60879.html
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Environmental initiatives
South Korea cuts 2030 emissions reductions targets for industry
22 March 2023South Korea revised down its 2030 targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector on Tuesday but maintained its national goal of cutting emissions by 40% of 2018 levels in what it called a reasonable adjustment. https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/south-korea-cuts-2030-emissions-reductions-targets-industry-2023-03-21/
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Environmental initiatives
Western students suggest solutions to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals
22 March 2023As participants in this year’s edition of the World’s Challenge Challenge competition, Western students are showing their acute understanding of problems related to sustainability and are putting their best efforts together to suggest solutions. https://news.westernu.ca/2023/03/western-students-suggest-solutions-to-advance-un-sustainable-development-goals/
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Environmental initiatives
New powers to tackle air and noise pollution will lead to a ‘cleaner, healthier and greener future’
22 March 2023Climate Change Minister Julie James has said new powers to tackle air and noise pollution will lead to a cleaner, healthier and greener Wales. https://www.gov.wales/new-powers-tackle-air-and-noise-pollution-will-lead-cleaner-healthier-and-greener-future
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Environmental initiatives
Machine learning can tackle plastic pollution
22 March 2023Compostable plastics, including wrappers and packaging, can contaminate conventional plastic waste in the recycling process. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/03/machine-learning-can-tackle-plastic-pollution-heres-how/
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Environmental initiatives
Cut emissions quickly to save lives, scientists warn in a new U.N. report
22 March 2023The planet is on track for catastrophic warming, but world leaders already have many options to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and protect people, according to a major new climate change report from the United Nations. https://www.npr.org/2023/03/20/1162711459/cut-emissions-quickly-to-save-lives-scientists-warn-in-a-new-u-n-report
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Environmental initiatives
Saving the planet one ride at a time: The rise of green energy transportation
22 March 2023A renewable economy could provide a lasting solution to the challenges raised by the evergrowing environmental issues. Climate change, energy security, sustainability, and pollution to name a few. https://technode.global/2023/03/20/saving-the-planet-one-ride-at-a-time-the-rise-of-green-energy-transportation/
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Environmental initiatives
Can the World Run on Renewable Energy?
22 March 2023Most experts agree the transition to a clean energy economy will be difficult. But countries like Germany -- https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/can-the-world-run-on-renewable-energy/
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Environmental initiatives
US-made solar panels could cut emissions by 30%, says study
22 March 2023Reshoring crystalline silicon PV panel manufacturing to the United States by 2035 could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30% and energy consumption by 13% from 2020 levels, according to scientists from Cornell University. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2023/03/20/us-made-solar-panels-could-cut-emissions-by-30-says-study/
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People
Adam Driver asked NASA how it plans to save Earth from world-ending asteroids
22 March 2023Adam Driver asked NASA how it would save Earth from an incoming asteroid. No city-killer asteroids are known to be a threat to Earth, but NASA hasn't catalogued all of them. NASA space missions have landed on one asteroid and crashed into another, to practice deflecting it. https://www.businessinsider.com/adam-driver-asks-nasa-save-earth-from-world-ending-asteroids-2023-3
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Environmental initiatives
Hard Rock International to Honor 'Save the Planet' Motto as Part of Ongoing Partnership with World Wildlife Fund During Annual Earth Hour Movement
22 March 2023Hard Rock International is once again teaming up with global conservation leader World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for its annual Earth Hour movement, bringing the world-renowned brand's "Save the Planet" motto to life. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hard-rock-international-to-honor-save-the-planet-motto-as-part-of-ongoing-partnership-with-world-wildlife-fund-during-annual-earth-hour-movement-301777454.html
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Environmental initiatives
City and UCT launch an app that encourages sustainable lifestyle changes
21 March 2023On March 15, 2023, the City, in collaboration with the University of Cape Town (UCT) and funded by the European Union, launched Climate Campaigners, a free mobile app that offers a variety of sustainability-based lifestyle changes that will enable citizens to contribute to the City’s commitments to climate resilience and carbon neutrality by 2050. https://www.capetownetc.com/sustainability/city-and-uct-launch-an-app-that-encourages-sustainable-lifestyle-changes/
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Lifestyle
Chef Tom Hunt: ‘Living off-grid taught us so much about unnecessary waste’
21 March 2023Tom Hunt is a chef on a mission. In a world of fast food and instant deliveries, he wants to teach us how to cook and shop sustainably on a budget, with a new food philosophy. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/20/chef-tom-hunt-living-off-grid-taught-us-so-much-about-waste-18472009/
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Environmental initiatives
Helm Operations Partners with Reygar to Reduce Carbon Footprint
21 March 2023Canada-UK digitization project set to support fleet operators in achieving emissions targets. https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/helm-operations-partners-with-reygar-to-reduce-carbon-footprint
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Environmental initiatives
Every stage of plastic production and use is harming human health
21 March 2023Plastic production is on track to triple by 2050, a potential influx of hazardous materials that the Earth and humans can't handle, according to a new report from the Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health. https://www.ehn.org/effects-of-plastic-pollution-on-human-health-2659624790.html
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Companies
Nokia outlines private LTE work in bid to clear oceans of plastic
21 March 2023Nokia has unveiled plans to deploy private wireless connectivity, network Edge equipment, and analytics for The Ocean Cleanup project. https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/nokia-outlines-private-lte-work-in-bid-to-clear-oceans-of-plastic/
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Environmental initiatives
Low carbon design can reduce cement emissions by 40% - here’s how to deploy it at scale
21 March 2023Cement emissions from construction projects can fall by up to 40% by 2030 with low-carbon materials and design techniques. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/03/low-carbon-design-can-almost-halve-cement-emissions-here-s-how-to-deploy-it-at-scale/
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Environmental initiatives
Simulating The Future Can Help Reduce Waste, Emissions And Inequalities
21 March 2023The concept of innovating in the present to shape the future is not new. Companies that have been around for decades or even centuries continue to remain relevant despite climate change and geopolitical adversities thanks to their age-old innovative spirit and technology driven mindset. https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2023/03/14/simulating-the-future-can-help-reduce-waste-emissions-and-inequalities/?sh=622085f04781
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Companies
Neste: Finnair reduces CO2 emissions with SAF
21 March 2023Finnair has purchased 750 tons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Neste to reduce the carbon emissions from flights departing from Helsinki Airport in Finland https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/19849/neste-finnair-reduces-co2-emissions-with-saf
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Environmental initiatives
Port of Montreal adopts AI technology to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of vessels
21 March 2023The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) and Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), a Canadian company that specialises in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to shipping, have launched a project to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of vessels using the Port of Montreal that makes the most of artificial intelligence. https://splash247.com/port-of-montreal-adopts-ai-technology-to-measure-and-reduce-the-carbon-footprint-of-vessels/
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Environmental initiatives
Clean air advocate seeks policy-oriented action to cut carbon emission
21 March 2023A climate advocate pushed for a policy-oriented method to help improve the air quality in the Asia Pacific as the Philippines' air quality does not meet the standards of the World Health Organization https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/03/20/news/clean-air-advocate-seeks-policy-oriented-action-to-cut-carbon-emission/1883558
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Environmental initiatives
How Nepal Regenerated Its Forests
20 March 2023In the 1970s, Nepal was facing an environmental crisis. Forests in Nepal’s hillsides were being degraded due to livestock grazing and fuelwood harvesting, which led to increased flooding and landslides https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/150937/how-nepal-regenerated-its-forests
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Environmental initiatives
EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Emissions of Member Countries by 40% Until 2030
20 March 2023The European Parliament has voted today for the revision of the so-called Effort Sharing Regulation, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport, buildings and agriculture until 2030 from 30 per cent to 40 per cent compared to 2025 levels. https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-parliament-votes-to-reduce-emissions-of-member-countries-by-40-until-2030/
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Lifestyle
A 1920s cookstove foiled one guest accustomed to electricity
20 March 2023Travelers may crave a break from their phones, but going off the grid can prove difficult for some. Airbnbs hosts in Missouri and Georgia share mishaps they've witnessed at their remote properties. Some guests bring too much luggage and even appliances; others have irrational fears of wildlife. https://www.businessinsider.com/airbnb-hosts-share-how-city-travelers-mess-up-when-going-off-the-grid-2023-3
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Living
York University launches microlecture series in sustainable living
20 March 2023York University hopes to inspire people worldwide to take "tangible sustainability-focused actions" after launching a free open-access microlecture series in sustainable living. https://www.toronto.com/news/york-university-launches-microlecture-series-in-sustainable-living/article_030e387e-e31f-51d1-9f5a-158b1d5bc1e6.html
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Environmental initiatives
Solar project to reduce campus greenhouse gas emissions by 600 to 700 tons annually
20 March 2023The University of Notre Dame will install a 46,000-square-foot solar array on the west side of campus, along Indiana 933, as part of an ongoing effort to diversify its energy supply and achieve net zero campus carbon emissions by 2050. https://news.nd.edu/news/solar-project-to-reduce-campus-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-600-to-700-tons-annually/
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Companies
Shell And EGAT To Study Clean Energy Development To Reduce Carbon Emissions
20 March 2023Shell Company of Thailand and EGAT signed an MOU to study clean energy development with the aim to reduce GHG emissions and drive Thailand toward Net Zero Emissions by 2065. https://solarquarter.com/2023/03/15/shell-and-egat-to-study-clean-energy-development-to-reduce-carbon-emissions/
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Environmental initiatives
Clean air advocate seeks policy-oriented action to cut carbon emission
20 March 2023A climate advocate pushed for a policy-oriented method to help improve the air quality in the Asia Pacific as the Philippines' air quality does not meet the standards of the World Health Organization https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/03/20/news/clean-air-advocate-seeks-policy-oriented-action-to-cut-carbon-emission/1883558
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Environmental initiatives
Simulating The Future Can Help Reduce Waste, Emissions And Inequalities
20 March 2023The concept of innovating in the present to shape the future is not new. Companies that have been around for decades or even centuries continue to remain relevant despite climate change and geopolitical adversities thanks to their age-old innovative spirit and technology driven mindset. https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2023/03/14/simulating-the-future-can-help-reduce-waste-emissions-and-inequalities/?sh=622085f04781
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Environmental initiatives
CLEVER CAMPERS We converted school bus into a stunning RV – and saved thousands with off-grid living
20 March 2023A YOUNG couple has found a creative way to live their life on the road - by using an old school bus converted into a fully functional RV. https://www.the-sun.com/motors/7675008/campers-bus-converted-rv-off-grid/
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Environmental initiatives
Helm Operations Partners with Reygar to Reduce Carbon Footprint
20 March 2023Canada-UK digitization project set to support fleet operators in achieving emissions targets. https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/helm-operations-partners-with-reygar-to-reduce-carbon-footprint
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Environmental initiatives
Simulating The Future Can Help Reduce Waste, Emissions And Inequalities
15 March 2023The concept of innovating in the present to shape the future is not new. Companies that have been around for decades or even centuries continue to remain relevant despite climate change and geopolitical adversities thanks to their age-old innovative spirit and technology driven mindset. https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2023/03/14/simulating-the-future-can-help-reduce-waste-emissions-and-inequalities/?sh=7fecd66e4781
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Companies
Hexagon Purus signs landmark long-term agreement with Hino Trucks for zero emission heavy-duty trucks in the U.S.
15 March 2023With reference to the stock exchange release on 1 March 2023, Hexagon Purus, a world leading manufacturer of zero emission mobility and infrastructure solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/03/15/2627352/0/en/Hexagon-Purus-signs-landmark-long-term-agreement-with-Hino-Trucks-for-zero-emission-heavy-duty-trucks-in-the-U-S.html
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Mobility
Another house has collapsed into the ocean in North Carolina, and its owner will now have to clean up all the debris
15 March 2023Another beachfront home in Rodanthe, North Carolina, has collapsed into the ocean. This is the fourth home to have been swept into the sea in the last year, per The Washington Post. https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/another-house-has-collapsed-into-the-ocean-in-north-carolina-and-its-owner-will-now-have-to-clean-up-all-the-debris/articleshow/98625444.cms