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Companies
How to make boda boda safer and sustainable
05 January 2023Tanzania needs to incorporate motorcycles (boda-boda) into the country’s transport systems in ways that are safe, sustainable, and equitable thus ripening from its potentials, and minimising its negative impacts, a recent study suggests https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/how-to-make-boda-boda-safer-and-sustainable-4079742
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People
Qatar teens give worn clothes a second life
05 January 2023Project Upcycle draws attention to the need for sustainability and the problem of massive waste in the fashion industry. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/1/8/old-is-new-again-qatar-teens-give-worn-clothes-a-second-life
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People
Landowners want to plant 1,000 trees to cut carbon emissions
05 January 2023Landowners in the west of the Island want to create a 1.5-hectare wooded area to tackle climate change. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/landowners-want-to-plant-1000-trees-to-cut-carbon-emissions/
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Environmental initiatives
Bob Marshall: We'll never reduce emissions if we won't even talk about it
05 January 2023Teams of world-class scientists and engineers from Louisiana and across the world have produced what is arguably the most advanced science-based coastal resilience strategy in this age of climate change. https://www.nola.com/opinions/bob-marshall-we-need-to-talk-about-reducing-emissions/article_ad2cb9a8-8d92-11ed-b138-fbce4557fcd2.html
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Environmental initiatives
EU suppliers to bear carbon footprint cost
05 January 2023The Philippine export industry is preparing for the implementation of a new regulation of the European Union (EU) that will account for carbon usage in traded goods, a measure that entails additional reporting and friction cost for goods flowing to countries under the regional bloc. https://business.inquirer.net/381418/eu-suppliers-to-bear-carbon-footprint-cost
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Environmental initiatives
Washington state just started capping carbon emissions
05 January 2023Washington state rang in the New Year with the launch of its most ambitious plan to slash carbon pollution. The new “cap-and-invest” program is designed to follow in the footsteps of California, where a cap-and-trade system began in 2013, while trying to learn from its missteps. https://grist.org/economics/washington-state-cap-and-invest-california-lessonsit-works/
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Environmental initiatives
England will ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery for environmental reasons
05 January 2023The British government is poised to ban certain single-use plastic products, a long-awaited step towards reducing pollution that environmentalists hope will be just one of many. https://www.npr.org/2023/01/09/1147831853/england-ban-plastic-plates-cutlery-cups
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Companies
IATA, Firm To Provide Passengers’ Accurate Carbon Footprint From Air Travel
05 January 2023IATA and Travalyst have joined forces with the aim of providing consumers with a consistent, accurate, and widely available calculation of their carbon footprint from air travel. https://www.newtelegraphng.com/iata-firm-to-provide-passengers-accurate-carbon-footprint-from-air-travel/
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Environmental initiatives
Bamboo Toothbrush Market Report 2022: Increasing Demand For Eco-Friendly Products Bolsters Sector
05 January 2023Many plastic toothbrushes are discarded every year, ending up in the oceans and landfills. Bamboo toothbrushes are excellent alternatives to plastic toothbrushes. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230109005523/en/Bamboo-Toothbrush-Market-Report-2022-Increasing-Demand-For-Eco-Friendly-Products-Bolsters-Sector---ResearchAndMarkets.com
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Companies
Aldar to develop new sustainable city project on Yas Island
04 January 2023Leading Abu Dhabi developer Aldar Properties is set to build a fully sustainable community on Yas Island in partnership with Diamond Developers, to cash in on the growing demand for eco-friendly living options. https://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_404952.html
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Companies
Flipkart launches ‘Flipkart Green’, an e-store for sustainable products
04 January 2023According to research from the University of Surrey, it is possible to capture CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into chemicals that are typically derived from fossil fuels. https://scitechdaily.com/new-technology-creates-carbon-neutral-chemicals-out-of-thin-air/
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Mobility
New Technology Creates Carbon-Neutral Chemicals Out of Thin Air
04 January 2023According to research from the University of Surrey, it is possible to capture CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into chemicals that are typically derived from fossil fuels. https://scitechdaily.com/new-technology-creates-carbon-neutral-chemicals-out-of-thin-air/
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Environmental initiatives
Project Arrow debuts zero emission vehicle at CES
04 January 2023The first Canadian zero-emission vehicle debuted today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The sleek, silver concept vehicle revealed at the trade show known for buzzy tech debuts was entirely designed, engineered and built in the country. https://www.ept.ca/2023/01/project-arrow-debuts-zero-emission-vehicle-at-ces/
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Mobility
Less than 10% of plastic has ever been recycled.
04 January 2023In Australia, the numbers aren’t much higher – only 13 percent of plastic is recycled each year, and hundreds of tonnes of the stuff leaks into the marine environment. https://cosmosmagazine.com/earth/plastic-recycled-redcycle-sustainability/
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Mobility
Why aviation sector needs sustainable aviation fuels, World Economic Forum
04 January 2023The aviation sector remains one of the biggest drivers of the international economy and is seen stressed mainly by multiple global triggers including fuel costs. https://www.zeebiz.com/economy-infra/aviation/news-carbon-neutrality-world-economic-forum-sustainability-aviation-fuel-green-house-gases-indian-airlines-carbon-footprints-sustainable-aviation-fuels-216136
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Lifestyle
Hippie Onlyfans Model wants to use earnings to help off the grid
04 January 2023Adult film star Indica Flower has big dreams for her future. The self-proclaimed hippie, who rocks dreadlocks, has taken her talents over to OnlyFans and has saved up $1.5 million from her content in the process. She hopes to save up enough money to eventually live her life off the grid. https://www.outkick.com/hippie-onlyfans-model-wants-to-use-earnings-to-help-live-off-the-grid/
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Lifestyle
EPA proposes new rule to crack down on deadly air pollution
04 January 2023For the first time since 2012, the US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing an update to the federal air quality standard for fine soot – a long-awaited step to reduce deadly air pollution. https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/06/health/epa-air-pollution-standards-climate/index.html
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Environmental initiatives
Cutting methane emissions a top priority
04 January 2023Largely unheralded, the Texas energy industry is taking its methane emissions problem seriously and working like a 1950s roughneck to fix it. https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/cutting-methane-emissions-a-top-priority/
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Companies
IKEA reduces emissions with home delivery by boat
04 January 2023By shipping its home deliveries via river barge as far as possible, IKEA can both lower its emissions and make more deliveries in Paris. https://www.warpnews.org/transportation/ikea-reduces-emissions-with-home-delivery-by-boat/
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Companies
ICAO’S 2050 NET-ZERO CO2 GOAL FOR INTERNATIONAL AVIATION
03 January 2023In October 2022, member states of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) agreed to a long-term aspirational goal (LTAG) of net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from aviation by 2050 https://theicct.org/publication/global-aviation-icao-net-zero-goal-jan23/
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Companies
Flipkart Green launched: E-commerce marketplace to sell these sustainable products on the new virtual store
03 January 2023The e-commerce giant said that it aims to create a sustainable, equitable and more inclusive e-commerce ecosystem through the ‘Flipkart Green’ Sustainability Store. https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-flipkart-green-launched-e-commerce-marketplace-to-sell-these-sustainable-products-on-the-new-virtual-store-check-details-215963
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Environmental initiatives
Gaia: We Refuse Single-Use Plastics
03 January 2023As a product of fossil fuels, plastic is one of the main drivers of the climate crisis. Continued plastic production and consumption heat up global climate temperatures, deplete our resources, intoxicate the environment, and create public health issues, feed incinerators, and choke landfills and oceans. https://www.pressenza.com/2023/01/gaia-we-refuse-single-use-plastics/
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Companies
Companies' pledges on plastic pollution avoid root problem
03 January 2023The researchers reviewed the annual reports of nearly 1,000 of the world’s largest companies and found, for instance, that 72% of the top 300 companies on the Fortune Global 500 list have made some form of voluntary commitment to reduce plastic pollution. https://www.forbesindia.com/article/fuqua-school-of-business/companies-pledges-on-plastic-pollution-avoid-root-problem/82361/1
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Mobility
How sustainable aviation fuels can tackle aviation’s carbon foot
03 January 2023Aviation remains one of the biggest drivers of the international economy.While aviation is a big contributor to climate change, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) can dramatically contribute to decreasing our carbon footprint. Businesses can send the market signals needed to increase the demand for SAF and more sustainable fuels. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/sustainable-aviation-fuels-carbon-footprint-davos23/
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Environmental initiatives
India approves $2.3 billion to develop green hydrogen
03 January 2023Marking its biggest effort yet to make India a global hub for production, use and export of hydrogen, the Indian federal government approved $2.3 billion funding with an aim to grow various segments of the green hydrogen sector in India https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/india-approves-23-billion-develop-green-hydrogen-96228968
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Companies
Goodyear develops 70% sustainable-material tire with industry-leading innovations
03 January 2023The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced on January 5, 2023 the release of a demonstration tire with 70% sustainable-material content, including industry-leading innovations. https://news.goodyear.eu/goodyear-develops-70-sustainable-material-tire-with-industry-leading-innovations/
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Companies
Samsung Takes Sustainable Living to the Next Level at CES 2023
03 January 2023Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced innovations designed to bring about a new era of sustainable living. With services like SmartThings Energy setting new standards for household efficiency, Samsung’s latest Bespoke home appliances empower users to save both energy and money. https://news.samsung.com/ca/samsung-takes-sustainable-living-to-the-next-level-at-ces-2023
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Companies
Inslee touts 'cap-and-invest' program to reduce carbon emissions
03 January 2023Two new environmental incentive programs, launched Jan. 1 this year, will help Washington meet its strict carbon emission targets, Gov. Jay Inslee announced on January 4, 2023. https://www.cascadiadaily.com/news/2023/jan/05/inslee-touts-cap-and-invest-program-to-reduce-carbon-emissions/
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Environmental initiatives
Rapid Step towards the Net-zero Emissions to Revolutionized the Synthetic Fuel Market
03 January 2023The increased government funding for low-carbon fuel development and steps to mitigate the adverse impact of rising oil prices are expected to drive the synthetic fuel industry growth in the future years. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/rapid-step-towards-net-zero-140200053.html
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Mobility
Washington adopts plan for transition to zero-emission vehicles
02 January 2023On December 19, 2023 the Washington Department of Ecology updated its Clean Vehicles Program to require that all new, light-duty vehicles sold in Washington meet zero-emission vehicle standards by 2035. https://www.goldendalesentinel.com/news/washington-adopts-plan-for-transition-to-zero-emission-vehicles/article_cdce4478-8c4e-11ed-9dbd-aff30f53ada6.html
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Living
Sharjah Sustainable City celebrates year of milestones toward sustainable living
02 January 2023Sharjah Sustainable City is the first sustainable master-planned community developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority https://www.zawya.com/en/business/real-estate/sharjah-sustainable-city-celebrates-year-of-milestones-toward-sustainable-living-k7y4q60h
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Environmental initiatives
India’s initiative towards sustainable environment
02 January 2023As part of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), the Indian Government unveiled a list of 75 lifestyle practices that can promote climate-friendly behaviour. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/indias-initiative-towards-sustainable-environment/
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Mobility
The world is looking to rein in single-use plastic. Will corporations in Bangladesh pay heed?
02 January 2023For a country that was the first to ban plastic bags, Bangladesh has failed miserably at containing the use of single-use plastic. The big corporations, despite their showy social commitments, bear a large responsibility https://www.tbsnews.net/features/panorama/world-looking-rein-single-use-plastic-will-corporations-bangladesh-pay-heed-562582
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Companies
How Airbus Aims To Reduce Carbon Emissions Using Nature-Inspired Wings
02 January 2023In 2020, Airbus introduced the first aircraft demonstrator, AlbatrossONE, to combat the effects of turbulence and reduce carbon emissions in the environment. Airbus performed ground-based tests on the AlbatrossONE demonstrator, and the aircraft performed swing testing to test mass properties under different loads. https://simpleflying.com/reduce-carbon-emissions-using-nature-inspired-wings/
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Companies
Hachette Announces New Carbon Emissions Reduction Strategy
02 January 2023Hachette Livre - The parent company of Hachette Book Group - has announced an ambitious carbon reduction strategy that aims to cut 30% of the company’s carbon emissions by 2030. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/manufacturing/article/91217-hachette-announces-new-carbon-emissions-reduction-strategy.html
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People
Stella McCartney on Building a More Sustainable Fashion Industry in 2023
02 January 2023Stella McCartney has long been at the forefront of fashion’s sustainability movement. But despite a flurry of climate commitments from brands in recent years, change has remained slow across the industry at large. https://www.vogue.com/article/stella-mccartney-sustainability-goals-2023
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Companies
Samsung has big plans for sustainable living by reducing carbon footprint at home
02 January 2023The company aims to become the most energy-efficient appliance brand globally to help consumers reduce their environmental impact with innovations such as SmartThings Energy, which can set new standards for household efficiency https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/samsung-has-big-plans-for-sustainable-living-by-reducing-carbon-footprint-at-home-358985-2023-01-05
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Companies
Mercedes-Benz Energy and Lohum Advancing Battery Sustainability Through Multi-Year 2nd Life Partnership
02 January 2023Mercedes-Benz Energy and Lohum are pleased to announce a strategic partnership through a multi-year supply contract agreement for second-life batteries. https://www.yahoo.com/now/mercedes-benz-energy-lohum-advancing-112100666.html
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Companies
Wizz Doubles Passenger Numbers In 2022 While Reducing Emissions
02 January 2023Wizz Air announced its December and overall 2022 passenger figures on January 4, 2023. And it makes for pleasant reading for Jószef Váradi and his colleagues. https://simpleflying.com/wizz-air-double-passengers-2022-reducing-emissions/
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Environmental initiatives
Unlocking the True Power of Clean Geothermal Energy, 12 January 2023
30 December 2022The Geological Survey of Northern Ireland will be hosting a webinar on 12 January 2023 discussing the millimeter wave technology being developed by Quaise Energy and how it can unlock geothermal resources at depths of up to 20 kilometers and temperatures of 500 degrees Celsius. https://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/webinar-unlocking-the-true-power-of-clean-geothermal-energy-12-january-2023/
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Environmental initiatives
More Michigan school districts set to electrify bus fleets in 2023
30 December 2022More electric school buses will be rolling on Michigan's roadways in this new year, thanks in part to a federal grant helping 25 school districts make their first purchase. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/01/03/more-michigan-school-districts-set-to-electrify-bus-fleets-in-2023/69722318007/
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Environmental initiatives
California offshore wind promises a new gold rush while slashing emissions
30 December 2022Installation of enormous floating wind turbines needed to turn West Coast ocean gales into clean electricity remains years off, but results of a federal lease auction this month off California promised to kickstart a work boom on the state's northern and central coasts. https://www.npr.org/2022/12/30/1146141123/california-offshore-wind-promises-a-new-gold-rush-while-slashing-emissions
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Environmental initiatives
Council announces 2030 emissions reduction goal
30 December 2022Taiwan by 2030 aims to reduce emissions by 23 to 25 percent from 2005 levels and achieve net zero emissions by 2050, the National Development Council said on December 28, 2022. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2022/12/29/2003791608
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Mobility
Micromobility Reduces Car Emissions More Than Previously Thought
30 December 2022According to recent research from Georgia Tech’s School of Public Policy, a scooter ban may ease sidewalk congestion and keep potential riders and pedestrians safer, but it has a price. https://cleantechnica.com/2022/12/27/micromobility-reduces-car-emissions-more-than-previously-thought/
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Companies
Green Our Planet Continues To Grow in the Sands Cares Accelerator
30 December 2022Green Our Planet charted ambitious goals for its time in the nonprofit accelerator program, aiming to scale its hydroponics garden program to serve more students, as well as leverage a new initiative to bring hydroponic gardens to companies as a funding stream to establish gardens at more schools. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/green-planet-continues-grow-sands-050000089.html
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Environmental initiatives
2023 is our time to save Earth with a green economy
30 December 2022President Joe Biden and Congress committed almost $700 billion in the next 10 years to reducing pollution, particularly in marginalized communities most likely to suffer, and to making the transportation and energy sectors cleaner to preserve the climate. https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/1/2/23533018/environment-global-crisis-future-jealous-commentary
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People
Paul Angerame Electric vehicles' Potential to Cut Down Carbon Emissions in the USA
30 December 2022Paul Angerame Shows the United States is at a turning point, according to the global trend, in terms of addressing carbon reduction goals and moving forward toward a decarbonized and egalitarian society. https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/273302534/paul-angerame-electric-vehicles-potential-to-cut-down-carbon-emissions-in-the-usa
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Environmental initiatives
PH going greener in energy use
30 December 2022THE Department of Energy has awarded 41 renewable energy service contracts in the second half of 2022 in a bid to reduce the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. https://ph.news.yahoo.com/ph-going-greener-energy-111500092.html
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Companies
Rollo Launches Its First Electric Vehicle Delivery Pilot in Las Vegas
30 December 2022Rollo has launched its inaugural EV Fleet in Las Vegas, a carbon-friendly solution to last-mile logistics offering pickups for all carriers and a $5 flat-rate fee for Vegas-to-Vegas deliveries. https://www.eseller365.com/rollo-launches-las-vegas-ev-fleet/
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Mobility
2023 Can Be the Year We Save the Planet
29 December 2022During the period from Christmas Eve to New Year's Eve, Wisconsinites saw powerful evidence of the instability of our devolving climate. A pre-Christmas snowstorm, fierce winds, record cold, temperatures in the 50s, rain, and melted-away snow—it was a cacophony that could only be attributed to climate change. https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/save-the-planet