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Environmental initiativesHow PEGA Pool is Saving the Environment
The 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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PeopleAttempting to save the planet
With 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 initiativesNew Lauritzen Gardens exhibit brings awareness to plastic pollution through art
Lauritzen 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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CompaniesBrambles ranked world’s third most sustainable company by Corporate Knights’ Global 100
Brambles, 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 initiativesCould producers of plastics be required to help recycle them?
A 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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CompaniesIncat Tasmania builds world’s largest, lightweight, zero-emissions ferry
Incat 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 initiativesCity of Oakland Releases Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan
The 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
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CompaniesMasco Corporation Sets Science-Based Target to Reduce Emissions by 50% by 2030
Masco Corporation announced on January 18, 2023 that it is setting an aspirational target to reduce its scope 1 and 2 absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by the year 2030 compared to 2020 emissions. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230118005253/en/Masco-Corporation-Sets-Science-Based-Target-to-Reduce-Emissions-by-50-by-2030
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CompaniesCornell to help boost US supply of critical energy minerals
A Cornell professor will play a major role in a new federally funded project to increase the domestic supply of critical minerals needed to boost green energy. https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2023/01/cornell-help-boost-us-supply-critical-energy-minerals
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MobilityDo Deforestation Projects Really Reduce Carbon?
An investigation claimed that over 90% of its forest carbon credits likely don’t represent real emission reductions https://carboncredits.com/deforestation-projects-reduce-carbon/
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Environmental initiativesAchieving Global Energy Security and Reducing Carbon Emissions Share Spotlight in Davos
Achieving geopolitical stability and global energy security shared the limelight this week as top business and government leaders made their annual trek to Davos, Switzerland. https://www.naturalgasintel.com/achieving-global-energy-security-and-reducing-carbon-emissions-share-spotlight-in-davos/
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LivingHow to maximise savings from your home solar system and slash your power bills
Soaring electricity prices have made 15% of Aussies think about installing solar panels, a recent survey found. Another 6% were already weighing up the move, on top of the 28% who had panels. https://theconversation.com/how-to-maximise-savings-from-your-home-solar-system-and-slash-your-power-bills-197415
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Environmental initiativesSustainable Building Practices for the Net Zero ICONIC Home
With environmental sustainability as a key factor for the Net Zero ICONIC Home, we talked about the strategy behind sustainable building with Brad Leavitt of AFT Construction. https://iconiclife.com/environmental-sustainability-interview-sustainable-building-how-tos/
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Environmental initiativesTelehealth Gave Orgs Economic Boost, Cut Carbon Footprint
Recent research found that telehealth led to the saving of over 53 million miles in travel distance and over $22 million in travel costs. https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/telehealth-gave-orgs-economic-boost-cut-carbon-footprint
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Plastic Pollution in the Ocean is prevented by using Biodigesters to Meet DOJ Requirements
Power Knot Ocean, the market leader for onboard organic waste management solutions in the marine environment, announced today that its solutions for environmentally responsible disposal of organic waste meet DOJ requirements to avoid plastic pollution. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/plastic-pollution-ocean-prevented-using-120000731.html
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LifestyleReusable take-out food containers can reduce plastic waste, emissions, costs
In the effort to reduce plastic waste in the restaurant industry—single-use takeout containers, specifically—University of Michigan researchers compared the lifetime environmental impacts of single-use and reusable food containers. https://news.umich.edu/reusable-take-out-food-containers-can-reduce-plastic-waste-emissions-costs-u-m-study-finds/
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CompaniesSave the earth with InfinityLab
Companies all over the world have started to make small steps toward attaining zero emission and applying green technology and procedures to create a sustainable environment by 2050. https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/01/17/public-square/save-the-earth-with-infinitylab/1874614
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CompaniesDEWALT Launches ConcreteDNA to Reduce Carbon Emissions From Concrete at World of Concrete
DEWALT and Converge, a London-based construction technology company, have teamed up to create products designed to reduce the carbon emissions of concrete. https://www.forconstructionpros.com/concrete/equipment-products/product/22657506/dewalt-industrial-tool-co-dewalt-launches-concretedna-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-from-concrete
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CompaniesDanone announces an ambitious plan to reduce its methane emissions
Danone targets a 30% absolute reduction in methane emissions from fresh milk used in its dairy products, the first food company to align targets with the Global Methane Pledge https://www.yahoo.com/now/danone-announces-ambitious-plan-reduce-060000208.html
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CompaniesCAKE Is Going to Build the Cleanest Dirt Bike Ever
Embodied Carbon Emissions, or Upfront Carbon Emissions, as we prefer to call them, are greenhouse gases released during the making of a product before it is delivered to a customer. https://www.treehugger.com/cake-build-cleanest-dirt-bike-ever-7095571
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LivingA creative 89-year-old built his own Hobbit house and now lives off-grid
A woodcutter has built his own Hobbit-like cottage that even Bilbo Baggins would be proud of. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/16/lord-of-the-rings-fans-will-love-this-mans-hobbit-house-18106255/
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CompaniesHilti commits to reducing carbon emissions
Liechtenstein-based tool specialist Hilti Group has committed to reducing carbon emissions outside of its own operations by joining the Science Based Targets initiative. https://www.construction-europe.com/news/hilti-commits-to-reducing-carbon-emissions/8025986.article
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CompaniesGoodyear shows fuel-saving tire with 90% sustainable materials
Goodyear has developed a tire made from 90% sustainable materials that can also save fuel, but it’s not destined for production just yet. https://ktla.com/automotive/goodyear-shows-fuel-saving-tire-with-90-sustainable-materials/
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Environmental initiativesCement industry accounts for about 8% of CO2 emissions. One startup seeks to change that.
Cement industry is responsible for about 8% of planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions — far more than global carbon emissions from aviation. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cement-industry-co2-emissions-climate-change-brimstone/
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Environmental initiativesUK scientists use solar energy to convert plastic and CO2 into sustainable fuels
Scientists have discovered a way of using solar energy to transform plastic waste and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels. https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/uk-news/2023/01/16/uk-scientists-use-solar-energy-to-convert-plastic-and-co2-into-sustainable-fuels/
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LifestyleMore couples are choosing 'green' weddings
According to The Knot 2021 Sustainability Survey, one of the top trends of how couples are incorporating sustainability into their weddings is through decor. https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/orange-county/environment/2023/01/13/more-couples-are-choosing--green--weddings
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Environmental initiativesJakarta aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
According to Jakarta’s Transportation Transformation: Reviewing the Transport Sector’s Zero Emission Target by 2050, a new study by Greenpeace Indonesia and the Resilience Development Initiative (RDI) launched at the Goethe Institute Jakarta on Dec. 14, 2022. https://www.thejakartapost.com/culture/2023/01/17/jakarta-aims-to-achieve-net-zero-emissions-by-2050.html
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Environmental initiativesMatter Unveils 6kWh Variant Of E-motorcycle, Showcases New Concept
Gujarat-based electric two-wheeler maker Matter has showcased next-generation electric vehicles (EVs) and EV concepts at the Auto Expo 2023. https://www.mobilityoutlook.com/news/matter-unveils-6kwh-variant-of-emotorcycle-showcases-new-concept/
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Environmental initiativesHow Cruise Lines Are Working to Make Trips at Sea More Sustainable
Cruise lines are stepping up their sustainability cred with furnishings and fittings made from ever-greener sources. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/cruise-lines-working-trips-sea-150000199.html
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Environmental initiativesGlobal NGOs join forces to accelerate campaign to end plastic pollution
Global efforts to end plastic pollution took a step forward this week with the formation of a new knowledge exchange network from some of the world's leading NGOs, which is designed to ramp up calls for a new treaty to tackle plastic waste. https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4062716/global-ngos-join-forces-accelerate-campaign-end-plastic-pollution
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PeopleMENA needs to pivot towards sustainability during 2023.
MENA is at serious risk from the effects of the changing climate – warming at twice the global average. There is a strong case for climate action that will help MENA’s populations and businesses adapt to the growing climate realities and prepare for future shocks. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/mena-needs-to-pivot-towards-sustainability-during-2023-here-s-why-and-how/
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Environmental initiativesToilets Offer Eco-Friendly Fertilizer Alternatives
To tackle the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and pollution, humanity will need to move to a circular economy, where all resources are recycled https://www.miragenews.com/toilets-offer-eco-friendly-fertilizer-929339/
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CompaniesHow academia contributes to the world’s net zero ambitions
Universities can serve as “living labs” where investment in innovative energy solutions can be upscaled and tested in cooperation with industry. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/how-academia-contributes-to-the-world-s-net-zero-ambitions/
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CompaniesJapanese airlines land deals for sustainable jet fuel from U.S. maker
Japan's two leading air carriers, All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines, have agreed to source sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from U.S. producer Raven in deals involving Tokyo-based trading house Itochu. https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Environment/Climate-Change/Japanese-airlines-land-deals-for-sustainable-jet-fuel-from-U.S.-maker
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CompaniesMichigan Tech Awarded $2.5 Million to Unlock Net-Zero Emission Mineral Extraction Technologies in Mining Industries
A method that dramatically speeds up carbon dioxide sequestration and also aids in the extraction of critical minerals from mine tailings will make its way from a Michigan Technological University lab to regional mines. https://www.mtu.edu/news/2023/01/michigan-tech-awarded-25-million-to-unlock-netzero-emission-mineral-extraction-technologies-in-mining-industries.html
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PeopleChang: We all should care about cataract surgery’s carbon footprint
David F. Chang, MD, was awarded the Philip M. Corboy, MD, Memorial Award and Lecture for Distinguished Service to Ophthalmology at Hawaiian Eye 2023. https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20230117/chang-we-all-should-care-about-cataract-surgerys-carbon-footprint
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CompaniesToyota says it plans to transform older cars into eco-friendly models to reduce carbon emissions
Toyota plans to convert older cars into eco-friendly models by updating parts, the AP reported. https://www.businessinsider.com/toyota-convert-older-cars-eco-friendly-models-curb-emissions-evs-2023-1
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MobilityHow carbon materials can improve solar power, green hydrogen and battery technology
Lithium-ion batteries are a cornerstone technology for decarbonisation. They will power our electric cars and help buffer renewable energy fluctuations in the grid. https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-01-16/carbon-materials-green-renewable-energy-solar-hydrogen-batteries/101839532
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Environmental initiativesUS climate envoy outlines carbon offset initiative for developing nations
US climate envoy John Kerry on Sunday outlined core principles for a "high-integrity" carbon offset plan meant to help developing nations speed their energy transition, and next steps including establishing a consultative group. https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/climate-change/75mtdtyb02
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Environmental initiativesPilot program addresses on–farm carbon emissions
FARMERS from all key agriculture industries across the state will have the chance to measure their on–farm carbon emissions and identify potential actions to manage and reduce them, thanks to the Victorian Government's On–Farm Emissions Action Plan Pilot Program. https://www.wangarattachronicle.com.au/rural-news/pilot-program-addresses-on-farm-carbon-emissions
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CompaniesConverge and DEWALT Partner to Launch AI-Based Solutions and Sensors To Reduce Carbon Emissions From Concrete
Converge, a leading concrete material and operations optimisation company, and DEWALT, a leader in total jobsite solutions, announced on January 16, 2023 a strategic partnership to help decarbonise construction through Converge's revolutionary AI-based platform. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/converge-and-dewalt-partner-to-launch-ai-based-solutions-and-sensors-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-from-concrete-301721815.html
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Environmental initiativesSinopec Publishes "The Sinopec Green and Low-carbon Development White Paper 2022"
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation published the "The Sinopec Green and Low-carbon Development White Paper 2022" on January 13, highlighting its vision and practices across the scopes of a strategic roadmap, institutional mechanism, clean energy initiatives and the economical utilization of resources. https://en.prnasia.com/releases/apac/sinopec-publishes-the-sinopec-green-and-low-carbon-development-white-paper-2022--390537.shtml
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LivingSustainable living everyday at DMCI Homes Exclusive’s Fortis Residences
DMCI Homes Exclusive shares in this long-term goal as it invests heavily on green innovation. https://www.bworldonline.com/spotlight/2023/01/16/498525/sustainable-living-everyday-at-dmci-homes-exclusives-fortis-residences/
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CompaniesWorld’s first fully compostable footwear on the way
Cinnamon-scented slides made from a novel flexible material are being tested by a company setting new standards in sustainable fashion. https://www.israel21c.org/worlds-first-fully-compostable-footwear-on-the-way/
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MobilityCan digital health curb sector’s climate impact?
Health plays a big role in the urgent priority to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero; worldwide, the sector contributes 4.4 per cent of global emissions (large portions of this from wealthy countries like the US and Australia) and is estimated to triple by 2050. https://medicalrepublic.com.au/can-digital-health-curb-sectors-climate-impact/82724
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Environmental initiativesHand washing some of your clothes can reduce microplastics in the environment: study
An overwhelming 9.5 billion tonnes of plastic was produced by the world in 2019, according to the Global Change Data Lab, a U.K. non-profit. https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/hand-washing-some-of-your-clothes-can-reduce-microplastics-in-the-environment-study-1.6233118
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CompaniesComputers that power self-driving cars could be a huge driver of global carbon emissions
Study shows that if autonomous vehicles are widely adopted, hardware efficiency will need to advance rapidly to keep computing-related emissions in check. https://news.mit.edu/2023/autonomous-vehicles-carbon-emissions-0113
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Environmental initiativesCzarnikow’s VIVE Programme Launches Its New Climate Action Initiative to Reduce Carbon Emissions
The VIVE Programme, a sustainability programme based on continuous improvement for the food and beverage industry, strengthens its commitment to tackling the climate emergency by announcing its new Climate Action programme on January 11, 2023. https://foodindustryexecutive.com/2023/01/czarnikows-vive-programme-launches-its-new-climate-action-initiative-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-in-sugar-supply-chains-in-partnership-with-quantis/
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MobilityIs pharma on track to reduce its carbon emissions?
Climate change has the potential to significantly impact human health, the environment, and the economy. By reporting greenhouse gas emissions, companies can demonstrate their commitment to reducing their environmental impact and mitigating the effects of climate change. https://www.iqvia.com/blogs/2023/01/is-pharma-on-track-to-reduce-carbon-emissions
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CompaniesXbox Update Aims to Help Console Owners Reduce Carbon Emissions
A new update being pushed to Xbox Insiders aims to help console owners participate in reducing carbon emissions while their consoles are turned off or performing scheduled updates and maintenance on January 11, 2023 https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-update-aims-to-help-console-owners-reduce-carbon-emissions
