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Mobility
Upcycled waste: sustainable furniture and homewares made from eggshells, earth, paper, fruit peel – even blood
26 January 2023In Hong Kong, designers like Niko Leung are seeking out ways to use waste materials to craft sustainable homewares, furniture and construction materials https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3207851/upcycled-waste-sustainable-furniture-and-homewares-made-eggshells-earth-paper-fruit-peel-even-blood
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Companies
Amazon to use green concrete from Holcim in Northern Virginia
26 January 2023Amazon Web Services (AWS) has signed to use low-carbon EcoPact concrete for building work in Northern Virginia. https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/amazon-to-use-green-concrete-from-holcim-in-northern-virginia/
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Companies
Cascades launches new eco-friendly packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables
26 January 2023Cascades is proud to announce the launch of a new closed basket made of recycled and recyclable corrugated cardboard for the produce sector. An alternative to food packaging that is difficult to recycle, this new product is the latest addition to Cascades' line of eco-friendly packaging. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cascades-launches-new-eco-friendly-packaging-for-fresh-fruits-and-vegetables-301730589.html
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Companies
Microsoft and Qcells announce strategic alliance to curb carbon emissions and power the clean energy economy
26 January 2023Qcells, a global solar leader investing in building a U.S. solar supply chain, and Microsoft Corp., a global technology company with a commitment to be carbon negative by 2030 https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/microsoft-and-qcells-announce-strategic-alliance-to-curb-carbon-emissions-and-power-the-clean-energy-economy-301730681.html
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Mobility
Asteroid findings from specks of space dust could save the planet
26 January 2023New research into the durability and age of an ancient asteroid made of rocky rubble and dust, revealed significant findings that could contribute to potentially saving the planet if one ever hurtled toward Earth. https://theprint.in/science/asteroid-findings-from-specks-of-space-dust-could-save-the-planet-research/1334238/
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Environmental initiatives
A Greener Rubik’s Cube Is Part Of Spin Master’s Eco-Initiative
26 January 2023Rubik’s Cube, and other classic toys sold by toy maker Spin Master, have been redesigned to reduce their environmental impact, as part of an effort by Spin Master to make their playthings more earth-friendly. https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanverdon/2023/01/26/a-greener-rubiks-cube-is-part-of-spin-masters-eco-initiative/?sh=4043a4fa1a19
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Companies
BrainBox AI launches carbon emission reduction, energy efficiency solution
26 January 2023A new solution aims to help retailers meet or exceed their sustainability targetswhile optimizing store comfort for associates and customers. https://chainstoreage.com/brainbox-ai-launches-carbon-emission-reduction-energy-efficiency-solution
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Companies
API, Well Done Foundation partner to reduce emissions by plugging orphaned oil and gas wells
26 January 2023The American Petroleum Institute and the Well Done Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate across a range of activities related to reducing emissions and the proper plugging of orphaned or abandoned natural gas and oil wells. https://www.oilandgas360.com/api-well-done-foundation-partner-to-reduce-emissions-by-plugging-orphaned-oil-and-gas-wells/
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Environmental initiatives
Argentina’s new plan for reducing carbon emissions
26 January 2023The country’s 2030 national strategy for reducing emissions and adapting to climate change positions gas as ‘transition’ fuel https://dialogochino.net/en/uncategorised/62482-argentinas-new-plan-for-reducing-carbon-emissions-analysed-in-depth/
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Companies
PepsiCo Portugal Invests $8.15 Million to Reduce Carbon Emissions
26 January 2023PepsiCo Portugal announced the start of a new project at the Carregado snack factory that aligns with the PepsiCo Positive strategy for sustainability. https://www.environmentalleader.com/2023/01/pepsico-portugal-invests-8-15-million-to-reduce-carbon-emissions/
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Companies
Coca-Cola moves to curb global plastic waste
25 January 2023Coca-Cola Company has unveiled programmes aimed at reducing plastic waste around the globe in furtherance of its environmental sustainability projects. https://punchng.com/coca-cola-moves-to-curb-global-plastic-waste/
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Companies
Orange EV Expands Zero-Emission Truck Sales in Canada
25 January 2023Orange EV, the leading heavy-duty EV truck manufacturer in the United States, has listened and responded to its customers by expanding into the Canadian market, marking an international growth milestone driven by the strong financial and operational benefits of electric yard truck fleets. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/orange-ev-expands-zero-emission-truck-sales-in-canada-301730390.html
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Environmental initiatives
Scientist Discovers a Plastic-Eating Bacteria That Actually Digests Plastic Pollution
25 January 2023Plastic pollution is a major issue here on Earth, as well as a significant component of the climate crisis. In response to the disaster that is plastic pollution, scientists have been getting quite creative in recent years — and a recent study details the discovery and application of a plastic-eating bacteria. https://www.greenmatters.com/news/plastic-eating-bacteria
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Environmental initiatives
Cutting Carbon Emissions – How Airlines Can Save Fuel and Help the Planet
25 January 2023With the impacts of global climate change being felt around the world, getting the international aviation community aligned and working towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions globally is more important than ever. https://connectedaviationtoday.com/cutting-carbon-emissions-how-airlines-can-save-fuel-and-help-the-planet/
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People
Emma Thompson and Aisling Bea urge UK banks to stop financing fossil fuels
25 January 2023Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry and Aisling Bea are among celebrities calling on the five of the UK's biggest High Street banks to stop financing new oil, gas and coal projects. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-64399747
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Environmental initiatives
AEMO report confirms wind and solar best cure for fossil fuel hyper-inflation
25 January 2023The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) released its fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q2022) Quarterly Energy Dynamics report on January 25, 2023 https://reneweconomy.com.au/aemo-report-confirms-wind-and-solar-best-cure-for-fossil-fuel-hyper-inflation/
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People
Genera hires new chief commercial officer to support customer carbon footprint reduction through a transition to molded fiber packaging solutions
25 January 2023Genera, a manufacturer of domestically sourced and produced ag-based pulp and molded fiber products, announced today that it has hired packaging industry veteran James Davidson as its new chief commercial officer in charge of developing the company's commercial strategy and rapid expansion plans. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/genera-hires-new-chief-commercial-officer-to-support-customer-carbon-footprint-reduction-through-a-transition-to-molded-fiber-packaging-solutions-301730106.html
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Environmental initiatives
Culinary Services implements systems to reduce carbon footprint
25 January 2023In the fall, Kent State Culinary Services brought the PlanetOZZI system to campus, a reusable container system in the dining halls that promotes environmental friendliness. https://kentwired.com/90451/latest-updates/culinary-services-implements-systems-to-reduce-carbon-footprint/
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Environmental initiatives
Government has started banning single use plastic
25 January 2023United Nations warned that the world could face a huge plastic pollution problem if governments do not act soon. a Report of the United Nations Environment ProgramTE, which was published last year, revealed that the amount of plastic debris entering aquatic ecosystems could almost triple by 2040 to 37 million tonnes per year. https://nationworldnews.com/government-has-started-banning-single-use-plastic/
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Living
It’s dreadful and scary’: people living off-grid feel forgotten after delays to energy bill support
24 January 2023People living off-grid, including in parks and on houseboats, are struggling to heat their homes as they wait to receive support payments through a delayed Government scheme that was first promised in September last year. https://inews.co.uk/news/dreadful-scary-living-off-grid-delays-energy-bill-support-2097632
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Companies
Kellogg helping rice farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions
24 January 2023Kellogg 's InGrained, a five-year partnership with Lower Mississippi River Basin rice farmers to help reduce their climate impact, is reporting early positive results. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kellogg-helping-rice-farmers-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-301726964.html
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Environmental initiatives
Green buildings and infra will ensure environmental sustainability
24 January 2023Green infrastructure brings nature into work for human benefits ranging from economic, social, environmental and health benefits https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/green-buildings-and-infra-will-ensure-environmental-sustainability-123012300090_1.html
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Companies
Sysco, the world’s largest food distributor, should stop using harmful single-use plastic
24 January 2023Sysco delivers wholesale food to a wide variety of businesses including restaurants, hotels and hospitals — but in the process, its use of plastic packaging is contributing to the plastic pollution crisis that kills 1 million marine animals every year. https://environmentamerica.org/articles/sysco-the-worlds-largest-food-distributor-should-stop-using-harmful-single-use-plastic/
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Environmental initiatives
FG Introduces Programmes to Reduce Air Pollution
24 January 2023The federal government has flagged off the National Generator Emission Control Programme (NGECP) and the National Vehicular Emission Control Programme (NVECP) in order to reduce air pollution in the country. https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/01/23/fg-introduces-programmes-to-reduce-air-pollution/
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Environmental initiatives
Ottawa (Canada) is going to deploy 350 zero emission buses thanks to federal funding
24 January 2023The Canadian city of Ottawa is going to deploy 350 zero emission buses thanks to federal funding, as it was announced lately by Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and a Member of Parliament, https://www.sustainable-bus.com/electric-bus/ottawa-zero-emission-buses-federal-funding/
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Environmental initiatives
California accounted for 40% of US zero-emission vehicle sales in 2022
24 January 2023About 19% of all cars sold in California last year were zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), accounting for 40% of all ZEV sales including hybrid vehicles in the United States, data showed. https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/california-accounted-40-percent-us-zero-emission-vehicle-sales-2022
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Environmental initiatives
The world’s largest zero-emissions truck is more than two stories tall
24 January 2023Up until now, one of these trucks emits as much pollution in a year as 700 cars. A new retrofit replaces the diesel with a battery and hydrogen fuel cells. https://www.fastcompany.com/90837208/the-worlds-largest-zero-emission-truck-is-more-than-two-stories-tall
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Companies
Kuehne+Nagel teams up with Lenovo to reduce carbon footprint
24 January 2023Lenovo is joining forces with Kuehne+Nagel to create a first-of-its-kind logistics service in the technology industry to support enterprises in their commitment to minimise their environmental footprint and combat climate change. https://www.stattimes.com/air-cargo/kuehnenagel-teams-up-with-lenovo-to-reduce-carbon-footprint-1347672
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Essity Ranked One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies
24 January 2023Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized as one of the world's 100 most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights. The list was announced during the recent World Economic Forum in Davos. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/essity-ranked-one-world-most-141500821.html
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Environmental initiatives
Japan Companies Turn to Apple Waste to Make Eco-Friendly Leather
23 January 2023Faux leather is nothing new, but leather made from apple waste has been drawing the attention of both companies and consumers. https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20230123-85862/
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Environmental initiatives
Women in Taiwan more supportive of net-zero goals than men
23 January 2023A gender divide is seen in Taiwan toward the effort to go carbon neutral, with women showing stronger support for net-zero objectives, a 2022 study has found. https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4788465
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Companies
Moy Park unveils pioneering new project to reduce emissions
23 January 2023In its drive to reach net zero, top UK food company Moy Park has unveiled a pioneering new scheme that will monitor and track greenhouse gas emissions in real time at individual farm level, across its entire farming base. https://www.farminglife.com/business/moy-park-unveils-pioneering-new-project-to-reduce-emissions-3995470
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Environmental initiatives
Plugging into the electric climate future
23 January 2023The United States rejoined the international effort to limit global temperature increases caused by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, what is the domestic plan to reduce GHGs. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/1/21/2148440/-Plugging-into-the-electric-climate-future
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Environmental initiatives
Kelp farms could help clean up coastal nitrogen pollution
23 January 2023In a study led by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, experts have concluded that kelp farms could help reduce coastal marine pollution. While this type of seaweed is known for its ability to take up large amounts of carbon dioxide, the new research suggests that kelp is even better at removing nitrogen pollution. https://www.earth.com/news/kelp-farms-could-help-clean-up-coastal-nitrogen-pollution/
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Companies
Maruti Suzuki Steps Up Efforts To Reduce Carbon Footprint
23 January 2023Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Maruti Suzuki) transported over 3.2 lakh vehicles using Indian railways in the calendar year 2022. Notably, this is the highest-ever dispatch using rail mode by the Company in a calendar year. https://orissadiary.com/maruti-suzuki-steps-up-efforts-to-reduce-carbon-footprint-dispatches-record-3-2-lakh-vehicles-using-railways-in-cy2022/
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Environmental initiatives
European Biodegradable Plastics Industry to 2028 - Awareness to Reduce Plastic Waste Across Europe Drives Growth
23 January 2023Europe Biodegradable Plastics Market is anticipated to observe impressive growth during the forecast period, 2024-2028. Population growth in the area and increasing demand for plastic items are driving more plastic manufacturing and garbage disposal. https://www.yahoo.com/now/european-biodegradable-plastics-industry-2028-191000581.html
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Environmental initiatives
Crocs India and TSL organized a beach clean-up drive for environmental and marine conservation
23 January 2023Crocs India, in collaboration with The Social Lab (TSL), launched a month-long beach clean-up event on 15th January at Versova Beach, Mumbai. https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/crocs-india-and-tsl-organized-a-beach-clean-up-drive-for-environmental-and-marine-conservation/1327755/
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Environmental initiatives
Saudi smart city Neom 'new model for sustainable urban design'
23 January 2023Saudi Arabia’s smart city Neom offers a new model for environmentally-friendly and sustainable urban design, both for the kingdom and the world, said its climate envoy at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/gcc/saudi-smart-city-neom-new-model-for-sustainable-urban-design-pmejv6r5
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Environmental initiatives
Young scientists use seaweed to combat plastic pollution in Sabah Malaysia
23 January 2023Semporna, a remote town at the northernmost tip of Borneo, is famous for having some of the most beautiful diving sites and marine life in Malaysia, but in recent years, that fame has been waning as plastic waste litters the shoreline. https://english.newstracklive.com/news/young-scientists-use-seaweed-to-combat-plastic-pollution-in-sabah-malaysia-sc57-nu355-ta355-1265574-1.html
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Environmental initiatives
How can we bend the emissions curve?
20 January 2023Not negating the need to move to net zero by 2050, we must act now to avoid hitting the emissions cliff by 2030. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/emissions-curve-davos23/
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Companies
Gildan Ranked as One of 100 Most Sustainable Companies Globally
20 January 2023Gildan is one of the world’s 100 most sustainable corporations, according to a sustainable-economy media and research company. https://www.asicentral.com/news/newsletters/promogram/january-2023/gildan-ranked-as-one-of-100-most-sustainable-companies-globally/
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Companies
Arçelik Named One of The Most Sustainable Companies in the World in Corporate Knights' 2023 Global 100 Index
20 January 2023Arçelik A.Ş., the global leading consumer durables and electronics manufacturer, has achieved recognition in the Corporate Knights' 2023 Global 100 Index for the third consecutive year. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arcelik-named-one-of-the-most-sustainable-companies-in-the-world-in-corporate-knights-2023-global-100-index-301725814.html
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Mobility
Our Planet Versus Plastic Bags - A Tale of Two Cities
20 January 2023With oceans, countries, populations, and governments inundated by a plague of plastic worldwide, it may be useful to focus on the single-use plastic bag choices made by two cities, in the same U.S. state, located at a distance of only 64 miles (104 km) from each other. https://citywatchla.com/index.php/climate/26306-our-planet-versus-plastic-bags-a-tale-of-two-cities
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Environmental initiatives
How PEGA Pool is Saving the Environment
20 January 2023The Bitcoin industry is a lot of things, but sustainable is not one of them. While the sector is well aware of their environmental shortcomings, and are doing their best to transition to greener Bitcoin mining solutions, we still have a long way to go – and PEGA Pool is at the forefront of the shift. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/pega-pool-saving-environment-141549290.html
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People
Attempting to save the planet
20 January 2023With the global climate at a tipping point and summit efforts amounting to little more than rhetoric in recent years, US President Joe Biden’s $479bn climate change package has come just in time https://www.worldfinance.com/strategy/attempting-to-save-the-planet
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Environmental initiatives
New Lauritzen Gardens exhibit brings awareness to plastic pollution through art
20 January 2023Lauritzen Gardens’ upcoming exhibit is turning trash into treasure. It’s called Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea. It features giant sculptures of sea life made from trash collected on Oregon’s beaches. https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/new-lauritzen-gardens-exhibit-brings-awareness-to-plastic-pollution-through-art
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Companies
Brambles ranked world’s third most sustainable company by Corporate Knights’ Global 100
20 January 2023Brambles, a global leader in supply chain solutions operating through the CHEP brand, has been recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable companies for the third consecutive year. T https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230119005101/en/Brambles-ranked-world%E2%80%99s-third-most-sustainable-company-by-Corporate-Knights%E2%80%99-Global-100
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Environmental initiatives
Could producers of plastics be required to help recycle them?
20 January 2023A policy report from the Chesapeake Bay Commission and Chesapeake Legal Alliance released in November explores the potential. The report and many of the laws in other states focus on plastic packing materials, which represents 40% of all plastic waste globally. https://www.bayjournal.com/news/pollution/could-producers-of-plastics-be-required-to-help-recycle-them/article_93e60c44-92c2-11ed-9b52-5b6754a2689d.html
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Companies
Incat Tasmania builds world’s largest, lightweight, zero-emissions ferry
20 January 2023Incat Tasmania, an Australian manufacturer of high-speed craft (HSC) ferries, is preparing to deliver the world’s first large, lightweight zero-emission ferry to Argentina-based operator Buquebus by 2025. https://www.inceptivemind.com/incat-tasmania-builds-worlds-largest-lightweight-zero-emissions-ferry/29284/
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Environmental initiatives
City of Oakland Releases Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan
19 January 2023The City of Oakland announced today the release of its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Action Plan. The Plan, approved unanimously by the City Council in October 2022, provides a roadmap for transitioning to a zero emission transportation system by 2045. https://www.oaklandca.gov/news/2023/city-of-oakland-releases-zero-emission-vehicle-action-plan