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Environmental initiatives
A Robot Fish Eats Plastic That Can Help Clean Up Waste in the Water
24 October 2022The robo-fish moves through the water by flapping its tail while holding its mouth open to catch microplastics and water in an internal cavity. Once the cavity is full, it will close its mouth and open its gill flaps. https://www.techtimes.com/articles/282356/20221022/robot-fish-eats-plastic-help-clean-up-waste-water.htm
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Companies
HMD introduces Nokia's eco-friendly smartphone
24 October 2022HMD Global, the exclusive licensee for Nokia-branded smartphones and accessories, has launched a new smartphone model as the first eco-friendly handset in Thailand to catch a global trend. https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2421191/hmd-introduces-nokias-eco-friendly-smartphone
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Mobility
'Earth lab' to assist green transition
21 October 2022In Beijing's suburban Miyun district, a new "Earth lab" simulating the carbon circulation of the planet is expected to become a new tool in China's fight against climate change. http://www.china.org.cn/china/2022-10/19/content_78474408.htm
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Energy sources
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels to rise by less than 1% this year as renewables and EVs take off
21 October 2022Finally, some good news in the battle against greenhouse gasses: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the burning of fossil fuels are on track to rise less than 1% this year. https://edition.cnn.com/2022/10/19/energy/co2-emissions-climate-fossil-fuels-intl
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Mobility
2022 Can Earth’s Moon save our fragile planet?
21 October 2022Key elements of Moon World Resorts Inc.’s unique Destination Resort project, MOON, will be sustainability and net zero carbon emissions, deliverable on day one! https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4113068.html
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Environmental initiatives
Changing Himalayas: United Sherpa Association (US) hosts exhibition on climate change
21 October 2022United Sherpa Association (USA), Inc, aka Sherpa Kyidug America hosted a first of its kind exhibition in New York with the theme "Changing Himalayas" to raise awareness to save the mountains, and the planet as a whole. https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/changing-himalayas-united-sherpa-association-us-hosts-exhibition-on-climate-change
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Environmental initiatives
Sustainable Fashion in China
21 October 2022The sustainable fashion trend is also beginning to take root in China, driven by young, urban, and increasingly environmentally conscious consumers. https://www.china-briefing.com/news/sustainable-fashion-in-china-an-emerging-trend-in-the-apparel-industry/
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Companies
Honda is aiming for an increasingly sustainable future
21 October 2022Honda Group, which includes all of the various Honda entities as a global company, has released theHonda Sustainability Report 2022which collects all the details on what the house has done one year after the last report, as well as defining its own goals for the future. https://www.ruetir.com/2022/10/20/honda-is-aiming-for-an-increasingly-sustainable-future/
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Companies
SimplyGood Launches New Sustainable Home Cleaning and Personal Care Products in Australia and New Zealand
21 October 2022SimplyGood, the eco-brand that's reimagining everyday home cleaning & personal care products to eliminate single-use plastics, will launch in Australia and New Zealand on October 15, 2022. https://www.yahoo.com/now/simplygood-launches-sustainable-home-cleaning-231000068.html
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Environmental initiatives
Making batteries lighter and saving CO2 emissions
21 October 2022Ultimate Battery Company (UBC)’s breakthrough battery technology is set to make cars and vehicles lighter, reduce CO2 emissions, and revolutionise energy storage across multiple sectors and industries, helping to accelerate the move to net-zero carbon. https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/making-batteries-lighter-and-saving-co2-emissions/26427/
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Mobility
Global warming could collapse the Atlantic circulation system
21 October 2022The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) is a vast system of ocean currents which carry warm water from the tropics into the North Atlantic ocean and transport cold water from the northern to the southern hemisphere, thus playing a major role in the regulation of the Earth’s climate. https://www.earth.com/news/global-warming-could-collapse-the-atlantic-circulation-system/
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Companies
10,000 days to Net Zero: Businesses gear up for a more sustainable future
21 October 2022It’s now less than 10,000 days until Net Zero in 2050 – the date by which many nations across the UK have set a legally binding target to bring greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero. https://www.edie.net/partner-content/10000-days-to-net-zero-businesses-gear-up-for-a-more-sustainable-future/
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Environmental initiatives
Sustainability Takes Flight across Aviation Industry
14 October 2022As airline travel returns to pre-pandemic levels, airplane manufacturers are rethinking sustainability metrics, going deep and wide across the life cycle of millions of parts that comprise the airplanes that people fly in every day. https://news.sap.com/2022/10/sustainability-aviation-industry/
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Energy sources
Air Company Makes Sustainable aviation fuel from Co2
13 October 2022JetBlue has committed to buying millions of gallons of carbon-neutral SAF from Air Company, which creates fuel from carbon dioxide. Olivia Palamountain reports https://globetrender.com/2022/10/13/air-company-makes-sustainable-aviation-fuel-from-co2/
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Environmental initiatives
Nepal sets priority for climate adaptation, financing
13 October 2022Nepal is preparing to attend the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the UNFCCC on November 7-18. https://english.khabarhub.com/2022/13/276505/
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Mobility
World's most polluted cities: Kathmandu in top 10
13 October 2022Kathmandu is in the top 10 list of the world's most polluted cities. According to IQ Air, on the basis of air quality measurement, Kathmandu was the sixth most polluted city in the world on October 11, 2022. https://nepalnews.com/s/capital/kathmandu-in-the-list-of-top-10-most-polluted-cities-in-the-world#:~:text=Kathmandu%20is%20in%20the%20top,in%20the%20world%20on%20Tuesday.
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Companies
Yadea Wins Prestigious Sustainability Awards for Carbon Neutrality, Further Inspiring Sustainable Travel
13 October 2022Yadea Group (01585:HK), a leading player in the electric scooter industry, was recently recognized by the China Brand Influence Development Forum for its role in promoting carbon neutrality. https://www.yahoo.com/now/yadea-wins-prestigious-sustainability-awards-085500641.html?
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People
A road to sustainable fashion: up-cycling t-shirts
12 October 2022Since 2003, Andrew has been taking steps in the fashion industry to promote sustainable clothing. https://greatlakesecho.org/2022/10/11/a-road-to-sustainable-fashion-up-cycling-t-shirts/
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Companies
Nepalese making meals plastic-free
12 October 2022A few companies in Kathmandu are striving to make a dining experience more eco-friendly by producing biodegradable, organic cutlery for the Nepali market. https://kathmandupost.com/49/2020/09/07/making-meals-plastic-free
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Nepal Yatri Motorcycles: Gearing up for an Electric Future
12 October 2022Reinventing the electric vehicle scene in Nepal, Yatri Motorcycles prepare themselves for their first delivery https://nepalnews.com/s/science-and-technology/yatri-motorcycles-gearing-up-for-an-electric-future
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Companies
10,000 days to net-zero: Businesses gear up for a more sustainable future
12 October 2022Joy Newton, associate director of sustainability and ESG finance at Lloyds Bank, and Tara Schmidt, head of climate & sustainability strategy, sustainability & ESG finance, Lloyds Bank, look at how the landscape is changing as UK businesses prepare for net-zero. https://www.edie.net/10000-days-to-net-zero-businesses-gear-up-for-a-more-sustainable-future/
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Environmental initiatives
Austria seeks allies for legal challenge to EU green investment rules
12 October 2022Austria said on October 10, 22 that it was seeking to enlist other European Union countries to support its legal action against Brussels for labelling investment in gas and nuclear power as "green". https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/anti-nuclear-austria-seeks-backing-against-eu-green-investment-rules-2022-10-10/
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Mobility
Delhi pollution likely to reduce as Punjab farmers shifting to sustainable ways
12 October 2022Delhi pollution have increased over the years as despite taking several measures to check stubble burning over the past several years, the incidents of farm fires continue unabated in Punjab. https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-pollution-likely-to-reduce-as-punjab-farmers-shifting-to-sustainable-ways-11665326499486.html
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Environmental initiatives
Midea Publishes World's First Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Air Conditioning Product
12 October 2022Smart home global leader Midea ("the Company") hosted a ceremony at Chillventa 2022 to mark the release of the Company's Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its XtremeSave series split air conditioner. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/midea-publishes-worlds-first-environmental-product-declaration-epd-for-air-conditioning-product-301646366.html
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Environmental initiatives
'Nepal could take a lead in hydrogen energy development'
12 October 2022Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Pampha Bhusal, has said Nepal has the potential of taking a lead in the development of green hydrogen in the world. https://thehimalayantimes.com/business/nepal-could-take-a-lead-in-hydrogen-energy-development
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Environmental initiatives
India’s Path to a Hydrogen-Powered Future
12 October 2022Today, India accounts for 6.7% of global greenhouse gas emissions. High-cost-driven imports including crude oil, natural gas and coal comprise over 80% of its total energy mix. https://spectra.mhi.com/indias-path-to-a-hydrogen-powered-future?utm_source=nativeocean&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CNW&utm_term=z154761446b1_outbrainrtb__edition%2Ecnn%2Ecom1z&_z1_adgid=12034998&_z1_caid=54761446&_z1_msid=b1_outbrainrtb&_z1_pub=edition%2Ecnn%2Ecom&zpbid=31540_dbd8f189-497a-11ed-845c-855383b4c82c
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Companies
Deego Nepal: Turning waste to treasure
12 October 2022Deego Nepal was born of the idea of putting everyday non-recycled waste materials to a sustainable use. The company makes and sells affordable eco-friendly daily lifestyle products out of discarded waste products. https://theannapurnaexpress.com/news/deego-nepal-turning-waste-to-treasure-4407
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Companies
Walmart+ InHome’s service offering limited assortment of sustainable packaging
11 October 2022The company is partnering with Loop to enable InHome users in the metro areas of Bentonville and Rogers, Ark. to purchase a limited assortment of products in refillable, reusable containers. https://drugstorenews.com/walmart-inhomes-service-offering-limited-assortment-sustainable-packaging
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Energy sources
NC State ends partnership with defunct solar panel company now subject of state investigations
11 October 2022North Carolina State University is working to terminate a sponsorship contract with solar panel installer Pink Energy, a spokesperson told 5 On Your Side. The company abruptly went out of business two weeks ago after a 5 On Your Side report about customers upset with Pink Energy because their home solar panels weren’t working. https://www.wral.com/nc-state-ends-partnership-with-defunct-solar-panel-company-now-subject-of-state-invesgitaions/20515665/
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Energy sources
This is how solar panel recycling can be scaled up now
11 October 2022Solar is the fastest growing renewable energy source and is projected to continue to accelerate due to the Inflation Reduction Act. However, in the past, decommissioned solar panels mostly went to landfills. Nowadays, 95% of value in materials can be recycled – but solar panel recycling needs to be scaled up. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/10/solar-panel-recycling-is-here-and-now-is-the-time-to-scale-up/
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People
Herman Miller aims to reduce carbon footprint by 50% to help improve the health of our plane
11 October 2022Herman Miller recently announced new sustainability goals for 2030 as part of the MillerKnoll collective of brands. The goals are targeted at reducing the company’s carbon footprint, designing out waste, and sourcing better materials. https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/herman-miller-aims-to-reduce-carbon-footprint-by-50-to-help-improve-the-health-of-our-planet-lo0sfdz4
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Mobility
Rewilding: letting nature do its own thing
11 October 2022Rewilding involves letting nature restore and repair itself. In Europe, more than 80% of land is degraded and less than 30% of rivers are regarded as healthy. Rewilding organisations like Rewilding Europe are reintroducing lost species including the Eurasian lynx and Marsican brown bear. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/10/what-is-rewilding-nature/
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Companies
VolNepal Sustainable Development & Livelihood Projects
11 October 2022VolNepal aims to achieve these goals through creative sustainable villages and livelihood programs. We have identified several ways to empower rural communities to make them self-sufficient. https://www.volnepal.org/sustainable-projects/
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Environmental initiatives
Nepal Embraces Opportunity to Advance Sustainable Hydropower
11 October 2022Environmental and social experts, with the support of the Australian and U.S. governments and IFC, continue to build knowledge on how Nepal’s waterways can be developed sustainably, while protecting aquatic biodiversity and lowering social impacts. https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/news_ext_content/ifc_external_corporate_site/news+and+events/news/nepal+embraces+opportunity+to+advance+sustainable+hydropower
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Companies
Cotton Mill Nepal
11 October 2022Cotton Mill Nepal uses 100% cotton to create all of their products, and they hire local women to design, stamp, and sew their items together. They believe in having a production process that is “environmentally friendly and people focused.”
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Companies
Leklekk in Nepal: Sustainability
11 October 2022Yajaswi founded Leklekk: The Green Wave that brings alternatives to plastic products and yet achieves a fair balance of profitability, social responsibility and environmental sustainability through three phases of giving, recycling and growing. https://farsightnepal.com/news/30
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Environmental initiatives
Nepal’s Transition to Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development
11 October 2022In 2021, Nepal adopted the Green, Resilient and Inclusive development (GRID) approach to systematically address the impacts of COVID-19 and Nepal's structural challenges, including slow domestic job creation, a high vulnerability to climate change and environmental degradation.
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Environmental initiatives
Curb food waste and save the planet
30 September 2022Throwing away food is like stealing from the table of those who are poor and hungry. https://www.gulftoday.ae/opinion/2022/10/02/curb-food-waste-and-save-the-planet
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Environmental initiatives
Switch to green fuel
30 September 2022THE majority of industrial units in the National Capital Region (NCR) have once again failed to meet the deadline, September 30, for a shift to green fuels such as PNG from traditional fossil fuels like coal, diesel and petcoke. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/editorials/switch-to-green-fuel-437540
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Companies
Eco-Friendly Soap Packaging uses artichoke waste, peapons
30 September 2022There are companies and brands that have become more conscious about these things over the years but there’s still a lot of non-biodegradable waste out there. While we can’t totally get rid of them with one solution, researchers and product designers are trying to come up with more sustainable alternatives. https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/10/02/eco-friendly-soap-packaging-uses-artichoke-waste-peapods/
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Companies
Skagen launched its newest sustainable watch
30 September 2022Danish-inspired watch and jewelry brand, Skagen, unveiled its newest sustainable watch, the Grenen Solar Save The Waves Limited Edition on September 25, 2022. https://vman.com/article/skagen-launched-its-newest-sustainable-watch/
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Energy sources
Light shines on solar-wind-battery electricity plant
30 September 2022A renewable-energy plant in Oregon that combines solar power, wind power and huge batteries to store the energy generated there was commissioned last week as the first utility-scale plant of its kind in North America. https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/oct/02/light-shines-on-solar-wind-battery-electricity/
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Environmental initiatives
Meal prepping and sustainable living doesn’t have to be a daunting task
30 September 2022Buying in bulk can be an economical and more sustainable way to do your grocery shopping. Instead of trying to buy all your food at once, shop around. Slowly build up a pantry of basics. https://martlet.ca/meal-prepping-and-sustainable-living-doesnt-have-to-be-a-daunting-task/
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Environmental initiatives
How floating garbage ‘seabins’ can clean up our dying oceans
30 September 2022About 8 million tonnes of plastic waste ends up in our ocean every year, and forecasts suggest this could double by 2025 if we don’t take drastic action. https://theprint.in/environment/how-floating-garbage-seabins-can-clean-up-our-dying-oceans/1151786/
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The Dark side
Apple Isn't as Green as It Pretends to Be
30 September 2022In recent years, Apple has really made a name for itself as an environmentally conscious company. The company often talks about its environmental initiatives, climate pledges, and reducing its overall carbon footprint. https://www.makeuseof.com/apple-isnt-as-green-as-it-pretends-to-be/
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Environmental initiatives
National Mission for Clean Ganga approves 14 projects worth ₹1,145 crore
30 September 2022The projects include eight related to sewerage management in five main stem Ganga basin states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, a statement said https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/national-mission-for-clean-ganga-approves-14-projects-worth-1145-crore/article65958936.ece
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Mobility
Is the war against plastic pollution too difficult to win?
30 September 2022umans passed the 100 mm tonne plastic produce mark in 1990, and a 2020 report by NRDC, said that the World produces 300 mm tonnes of single use plastic annually. In 2020, the UN baseline warned that the ever-increasing growth in the amount of plastics produced has led to a significant plastic waste generational problem that has outpaced society’s ability to manage it. https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/big-read/2022-10-02-is-the-war-against-plastic-pollution-too-difficult-to-win/
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Environmental initiatives
Save your local forest and earn money with this new stock exchange for biodiversity.
29 September 2022We all know that there’s no Planet B. We’re losing nature around us at an alarming rate and our survival depends on our biodiverse ecosystems. Unfortunately, money makes the world go round. https://atlasofthefuture.org/project/single-earth/
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Environmental initiatives
Establishing a national green bank with the GHG Reduction Fund will reduce emissions, promote environmental justice
29 September 2022The Inflation Reduction Act creates a $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to accelerate the United States’ energy transition—and ensure that the transition is an equitable one. https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/energysource/establishing-a-national-green-bank-with-the-ghg-reduction-fund-will-reduce-emissions-promote-environmental-justice/
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Companies
Alice: World's First All-Electric Airplane Completes First Flight
29 September 2022Electric aircraft have been slow to take flight, but a new burst of momentum is brewing as the firm Eviation launches the first flight of its Alice zero emission aircraft. https://www.news18.com/news/auto/worlds-first-all-electric-airplane-completes-first-flight-details-here-6064075.html