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How Volvo is going greener

Volvo unveiled its new flagship electric vehicle, the EX90 three-row SUV. It’s not just a look at a product we’ll see come to market in 2024 https://www.autoblog.com/2022/11/12/volvo-ex90-sustainability-henrik-green/

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89% of Retailers Plan to Expand Sustainable Shopping Offerings

As the climate crisis continues to threaten, consumers have begun seeking out more environmentally friendly options. New research reveals how UK retailers are responding to the shift in attitude. https://thefintechtimes.com/89-of-retailers-plan-to-expand-sustainable-shopping-offerings-barclaycard-payments/

Q-Tees Switches to Solar, Adds Recycled Tote Bag

Q-Tees is taking steps toward sustainability. https://www.asicentral.com/news/newsletters/promogram/november-2022/q-tees-switches-to-solar-adds-recycled-tote-bag/

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Allbirds reduces carbon footprint by 12%

Allbirds is well on track to reducing its carbon footprint to almost zero by 2030. https://www.worldfootwear.com/news/allbirds-reduces-carbon-footprint-by-12/8278.html#:~:text=We%20have%20a%20specific%2C%20actionable,Head%20of%20Sustainability%20at%20Allbirds.

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We need more sustainable student housing

In the fall semester of 2012, Texas State opened Gaillardia and Chautauqua Halls. Besides being a beautiful example of Spanish-style architecture, these halls have been officially given the Gold LEED certification by the United States Green Building Council for their environmental sustainability. https://www.universitystar.com/opinions/we-need-more-sustainable-student-housing/article_ef0cd636-612e-11ed-bc03-afab5bda8d9f.html

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Even low levels of air pollution can be deadly

A new study led by McGill University in Canada suggests that the yearly global death toll from air pollution may be significantly higher than previously thought. https://unherd.com/2022/11/the-truth-about-eco-fascism/

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Schneider Electric to increase green content to 50% in 3 years

French multinational company Schneider Electric SE will increase green material content in its products to 50% by 2025, said Rohan Kelkar, executive vice-president, Power Products. https://www.thehindu.com/business/schneider-electric-to-increase-green-content-to-50-in-3-years/article66128383.ece

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Advanced Battery Technologies Will Help Transform Our Energy Economy

Next-gen battery tech is expected to change the economics of EVs, grid-scale renewable power, and other energy-intensive applications. Learn about what's inside the cells that will be coming to market over the next decade. Lee Goldberg https://www.electronicdesign.com/power-management/whitepaper/21254547/electronic-design-advanced-battery-technologies-will-help-transform-our-energy-economy

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Europe and Morocco Sign Deal to Develop Sustainable Agricultural

The European Union and Morocco have signed a deal worth €115 million to support the North African country’s agricultural and forestry sectors. Known as the Terra Verte (green earth) program, the funds will be used to invest in food production, agricultural development and biodiversity protection. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/business/europe-and-morocco-sign-deal-to-develop-sustainable-agricultural/113790

CO2 pollution from fossil fuels to hit all-time high this year

Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change, are on track to rise one percent in 2022 to reach an all-time high, according to scientists. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/11/11/co2-pollution-from-fossil-fuels-to-hit-all-time-high-this-year

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This company wants to make air travel sustainable

In 2019, Air Company made a splash when it launched vodka derived from recaptured carbon, in an effort to reduce the amount of the harmful greenhouse gas in the atmosphere https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/10/tech/air-company-sustainable-airplane-fuel-mission-ahead

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LeapFrog Expands Engaging Collection of Eco-Friendly Learning Toys

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., a leader in innovative educational toys for children, today announced the availability of new additions to its growing collection of eco-friendly learning toys that inspire creativity and imagination. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leapfrog-expands-engaging-collection-of-eco-friendly-learning-toys-301674423.html

NexTrex Creates Sustainable Solutions for Your Favorite Brands

Rent the Runway, L.L. Bean, Urban Outfitters and others transform their single-use plastic waste into beautiful, sustainable Trex outdoor products https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/11/10/2553380/0/en/NexTrex-Creates-Sustainable-Solutions-for-Your-Favorite-Brands.html

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California's new solar energy proposal removes hefty grid connection fee

California regulators on Thursday revised their proposal for rooftop solar systems credits, a contentious matter as the state tries to expand renewable energy and respond to critics who want more equitable distribution of incentives. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/california-rooftop-solar-proposal-incentives-target-low-income-households-2022-11-10/

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DAH Solar releases 540-555 W solar modules with frameless frontside

China’s DAH Solar offers four versions of its new panels, with power outputs ranging from 540 W to 555 W and efficiency ratings from 20.89% to 21.48%. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2022/11/11/dah-solar-releases-540-555-w-solar-modules-with-frameless-f rontside/

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Turkish goes green

Even as the Climate Summit COP27 gets underway in Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt, Turkish Airlines has been awarded the Airline Sustainability Innovation of the Year by CAPA for its contribution in developing the world’s first carbon negative Sustainable Aviation Fuel using hydro-processed fatty acids and hydrothermal liquefaction methods. https://www.nepalitimes.com/business/turkish-goes-green-2/

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India’s Path to a Hydrogen-Powered Future

To reduce emissions, India must prioritize small steps towards decarbonization that yield rapid improvements without excessive capital expenditures. Success will position the country to tackle deeper emissions challenges and pave a path to net zero. https://spectra.mhi.com/indias-path-to-a-hydrogen-powered-future

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Neenah Pushes the Envelope With Consumer-Friendly, Eco-Friendly Packaging

NEENAH ENVIRONMENT® Mailer, Neenah can provide a premium unboxing experience for shoppers, while helping its brand partners eliminate packaging waste. https://sourcingjournal.com/sustainability/sustainability-materials/neenah-environment-mailer-consumer-friendly-eco-friendly-packaging-fsc-recyclable-386987/

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Hydrogen fuel planes and power plants will be here sooner than later

Electrification isn’t the fastest decarbonization strategy for aviation and other industries. https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-fuel-sustainable-plane/8555851/

Smithsonian Launches “Life on a Sustainable Planet” Climate Change Initiative

The Smithsonian announced the launch of its “Life on a Sustainable Planet” initiative on November 10, 2022. https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/smithsonian-launches-life-sustainable-planet-climate-change-initiative

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Coca-Cola's plastic waste problem continues to fester

Despite commitments to tackle the issue, the American beverage juggernaut produced 9% more in plastic waste than it had the year before https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/coca-cola

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GRI Introduces Green XLR Earth 65+

GRI launched a new radial tire for the agricultural industry at the SIMA 2022 exhibition in Paris, France. The Green XLR EARTH 65+ joins the Green XLR Earth Series of tires, which aim to protect the Earth. https://www.tiretechnologyinternational.com/news/sustainability/gri-launches-green-xlr-earth-65.html

Volkswagen develops hydrogen car that can travel 2 kilometers on a tank

Volkswagen develops hydrogen car that can travel 2,000 kilometers on one tank. This year, Volkswagen, together with the German company Kraftwerk Tubes, filed a patent for a fuel cell. This is a unit that converts hydrogen into energy for an electric motor. https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/international-automotive-scene/

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Can architects help save our planet?

More and more world leaders, actors in the building industry, and non-profits are beginning to commit to the innovative potential of architects across the globe as crucial to the prevention of catastrophic climate change. https://www.fastcompany.com/90801774/can-architects-help-save-our-planet

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Dutch company secures close to €5 million for tidal power technology

Dutch company SeaQurrent has closed a multi-million euro funding round, securing support from major organizations for the development of its tidal energy technology and projects. https://www.offshore-energy.biz/dutch-company-secures-close-to-e5-million-for-tidal-power-technology/

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Braya Renewable Fuels Issues a Request for Proposal for the Provision and Potential Production of Green Hydrogen

Braya Renewable Fuels ("Braya") is currently repositioning the facility to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/braya-renewable-fuels-issues-a-request-for-proposal-for-the-provision-and-potential-production-of-green-hydrogen-301664689.html

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Global Reach Towards Sustainable Packaging

Burgeoning consumption of packaged food products and expansion of the global retail sector is expected to drive the retail ready packaging (RRP) market growth. The industry may record an estimated 4.8% CAGR between 2022 to 2028, claims Global Market Insights Inc. https://www.globaltrademag.com/global-shift-toward-sustainable-packaging-materials-to-shape-the-future-of-retail-ready-packaging-market/?gtd=3850&scn=

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Big brands set to miss plastic sustainability targets

Some of the world's biggest consumer goods companies, including PepsiCo (PEP.O), Mars and Nestle (NESN.S), are almost certain to miss a target to make plastic packaging more sustainable by 2025, according to a new report published on November 2, 2022. https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/big-brands-set-miss-plastic-sustainability-targets-2022-11-02/

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Tucano Urbano debut jackets from recycled bottles

Italian urban riding kit specialist Tucano Urbano have introduced jackets using recycled polyester taken from disused plastic bottles. https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2022/november/tucano-urbano-recycled-material/

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The Coolest Sustainable Denim Brands to Add to Your Wardrobe

Denim is one of those staples that thankfully never goes out of fashion, which makes it one of the most important pieces in our wardrobes. However, staple pieces cost money and with the ever-increasing rise of cheap, fast-fashion alternatives, even the most sustainable item in your wardrobe can be part of the problem https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/coolest-sustainable-denim-brands-add-071526681.html

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Planet-Friendly Toy Brand Playper Launches Curious Kingdom Playset

Playper, a sustainability-driven toy company, announced on November 1, 2022 the launch of the Curious Kingdom playset https://www.bakersfield.com/ap/news/planet-friendly-toy-brand-playper-launches-curious-kingdom-playset/article_bac546fd-3477-529b-a083-5727026ec4a8.html

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River cleaners need two more boats

River Ocean Cleanup (ROC) and Everware, the first organiser of the “Historical River Cleanup Mission”, have called for donations to buy two more boats for cleanup efforts on the country’s waterways as the current one boat is not enough. https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501177009/river-cleaners-need-two-more-boats/

How to jettison fossil fuel

Electromicrobial production — an exciting new solution to greening aviation energy. Flying is an activity that emits greenhouse gases, and the main culprit is aviation turbine fuel — a kerosene. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/business-tech/how-to-jettison-fossil-fuel/article66071200.ece

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Panasonic Demonstrates New Technology Solution to Optimise Renewable Energy

In the novel experiment, Panasonic found that battery storages, pure hydrogen fuel cell generators can be made to work together for a stable supply of power and appropriate control in a building or facility. https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/panasonic-introduces-solution-for-renewable-energy20221031185419/

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Listed companies breaching net-zero emissions budgets

The world’s largest companies look set to breach their climate budgets and hinder global efforts to avert a 1.5C temperature rise, according to new research that warns that listed companies are on track to make the world 2.9C warmer by the end of the century. https://www.edie.net/listed-companies-breaching-net-zero-emissions-budgets/

How Australia is seeing a 'big shift' on plastic waste

On November 1, 2022 Australia takes another step towards reshaping its throw-away society. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-63451666

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Progress on methane emissions by energy companies, but numbers still don’t add up

Slashing emissions of methane is the single fastest way to tackle climate change in the short term, says UNEP, as the greenhouse gas remains in the atmosphere for far fewer years than carbon dioxide. https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/10/1130047

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Adopt mitigation and adaptation strategies to reduce cost of climate change https://tkpo.st/3zzrnZn

Nepal’s GDP is estimated to be reduced by seven percent in 2050 solely due to climate change. https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2022/11/01/adopt-mitigation-and-adaptation-strategies-to-reduce-cost-of-climate-change-experts-say

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Brands need to lower prices and behave more sustainably to win over APAC consumers

Brands need to offer more affordable price points on sustainable products to help drive mass adoption across APAC, according to Kantar's Sustainability Sector Index 2022 study. https://www.thedrum.com/news/2022/11/01/brands-need-lower-prices-and-behave-more-sustainably-win-over-apac-consumers

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How big coal companies avoid cleaning up their messes

Alpha has transferred more than 300 mining permits to smaller companies since 2015, when an industrywide downturn pushed it and other big coal companies into bankruptcy. https://www.npr.org/2022/10/29/1127520991/west-virginia-coal-mining-alpha

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Technal launches near-zero carbon aluminum products

The sixth edition of “World of Technal: Seminar on Sustainability and Building envelopes” concluded on October 26, 2022 in Riyadh. https://www.arabnews.com/node/2190346/corporate-news

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ENGIE buys 6 GW solar and battery storage projects from Belltown Power

ENGIE North America has acquired a 6 GW portfolio of solar, paired and stand-alone battery storage development projects from Belltown Power U.S. https://greentechlead.com/solar/engie-buys-6-gw-solar-and-battery-storage-projects-from-belltown-power-41069 BBBb

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“Deploy!” Says Beyond Zero Emissions

The latest report from Beyond Zero Emissions says we have the technology to cut our emissions as deeply as 80%, all we need to do is deploy. Dive into Beyond Zero Emissions’ vision is for a prosperous zero emissions Australia for more details beyond what we’re covering here. https://cleantechnica.com/2022/10/28/deploy-says-beyond-zero-emissions/

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Sustainable accessories brand Veganologie wants to make a dent in the $3T fashion industry

Founded by Angana Maheshwari in Dubai, Veganologie is a sustainable accessories brand that uses recycled materials to manufacture products. https://yourstory.com/ys-gulf/sustainable-accessories-brand-veganologie-wants-to-dent-three-trillion-fashion-industry-startup

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Australian scientists to fit Tesla with printed solar panels in 15,000-kilometer test ride

Scientists in Australia are testing printed solar panels to power a Tesla on a 15,100-kilometer (9,400-mile) journey beginning in September 2022, which they hope will get the public thinking about steps to help avert climate change. https://edition.cnn.com/2022/04/21/tech/tesla-solar-energy-climate-intl/index.html

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Electric planes could reconnect small US airports

United Airlines is betting that it can persuade small-city residents to replace a five-hour car trip with a zippy ride in a compact electric plane. https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/3710052-equilibrium-sustainability-electric-planes-could-reconnect-small-us-airports/

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Fishing For Plastic

Lefteris Arapakis, named the UN Young Champion of the Earth for Europe in 2020, started the non-profit Enaleia to enable Greek fishermen to become part of the solution by collecting plastic along with their fishing haul, and he joins Host Bobby Bascomb to discuss. https://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=22-P13-00043&segmentID=1

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Alliant Energy supercharges battery deployment

Accelerated development of energy storage capacity to deliver increased value, efficiency and reliability to Alliant Energy’s customers in Wisconsin https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/09/30/2526144/0/en/Alliant-Energy-supercharges-battery-deployment.html

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Bain & Company acts on global sustainability imperative with world-leading program to rapidly upskill all consultants with ESG training from top universities

The largest move of its kind within the consulting sector will see Bain & Company train all consultants internationally in ESG within months https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bain--company-acts-on-global-sustainability-imperative-with-world-leading-program-to-rapidly-upskill-all-consultants-with-esg-training-from-top-universities-301636350.html

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Only 5% of plastic waste generated by US last year was recycled

Americans discarded 51m tons of plastic in 2021 - of which almost 95% ended up in landfills, oceans or scattered in the atmosphere. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/23/us-plastic-waste-recycled-2021-greenpeace