Environmental initiatives

The Impact of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine on Climate Change Policy

Russia’s horrific, terrifying invasion of Ukraine has focused attention on Russia’s role as one of the world’s top three suppliers of fossil fuels. For all the problems with fossil fuels, they remain our main source of energy. Although the fossil fuel industry would like us to increase our dependence on their product, it is clearly not in our interest to do so. https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2022/03/07/the-impact-of-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-on-climate-change-policy/

Mobility

Environmental impacts of the war in Ukraine and prospects for a green reconstruction

The war has caused widespread and severe damage to the environment and inflicted both immediate and longer-term consequences on the human health, ecosystems and the Ukrainian economy and beyond. https://www.oecd.org/ukraine-hub/policy-responses/environmental-impacts-of-the-war-in-ukraine-and-prospects-for-a-green-reconstruction-9e86d691/

Energy sources

Ukraine war prompts European reappraisal of its energy supplies

Russian invasion could speed up renewables transition – or lead to disastrous return to coal https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/04/ukraine-war-european-reappraisal-energy-supplies-coal-renewables

Lifestyle

The forest growing in the world's hottest sea

Yet in one corner of Abu Dhabi, where briny waters lap sun-scorched shoreline, there's a forest not only surviving, but thriving -- creating a natural sanctuary for wildlife and an extraordinarily peaceful escape from the intensity of the UAE's desert and cities. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/abu-dhabi-jubail-mangroves/index.html

Energy sources

Will the Ukraine war derail the green energy transition?

As Europe scrambles to find alternatives to Russian oil and gas and global energy prices soar, coal could be the winner https://www.ft.com/content/93eb06ec-ba6c-4ad2-8fae-5b66235632b2

Energy sources

The Ukraine war has upended the energy transition - and it’s not good news for the planet

Six months from the end of the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, the global energy picture has changed dramatically. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put a planned energy transition at a crossroads. The upshot facing policymakers is that the shift away from fossil fuels is vital to avoid a cataclysmic climate scenario. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/20/ukraine-crisis-what-does-russias-war-mean-for-global-climate-goals.html

Energy sources

How green can Ukraine’s recovery really be?

Rebuilding Ukraine sustainably faces challenges as war continues to wreak havoc and puts pressure on the energy sector. https://genevasolutions.news/climate/how-green-can-ukraine-s-recovery-really-be

Energy sources

Ukraine war prompts fossil fuel 'gold rush' - report

The world is witnessing a "gold rush" for new fossil fuel projects, according to a new report by leading climate change researchers. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-61723252

Energy sources

The War in Ukraine Is Speeding Europe’s Pivot to Renewables

Europe aims to lead the global fight against climate change by rapidly shifting away from fossil fuels. Yet in the wake of the pandemic, the continent was rocked by disruptions in its energy supply that caused prices to surge - even before the turmoil triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-05-18/how-energy-crunch-war-fuel-europe-s-green-ambitions-quicktake

Living

Plymouth couple quit their jobs to live 'off-the-grid' and travel the world

Chris and Sam Hoar travels the world in a converted mini-bus https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/plymouth-couple-quit-jobs-live-7388192

Living

Plymouth couple quit their jobs to live 'off-the-grid' and travel the world

Chris and Sam Hoar travels the world in a converted mini-bus https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/plymouth-couple-quit-jobs-live-7388192

Lifestyle

Tarform Makes the Right Electric Cafe Racer Motorcycle

Sustainable materials, a hand-built production process, and genuine character sets Tarform far apart from its competition. https://www.autoweek.com/news/technology/a40708729/tarform-makes-the-right-electric-cafe-racer-motorcycle/

Environmental initiatives

To save the planet, it is time poor nations get paid for protection

DRC is the first developing nation to decide if rich countries aren't serious about paying the costs that their carbon emissions will impose on poorer ones, they will have to raise the cash themselves. https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/to-save-the-planet-it-is-time-poor-nations-get-paid-for-protection-122072800356_1.html

Lifestyle

Nearly 9 in 10 shoppers are willing to pay more for sustainable products

A study has proven that Singaporean shoppers are eco-conscious as 85% of them are willing to shell out more cash for eco-friendly products, consulting firm, Bain & Company said.In its report, “Unpacking Asia-Pacific Consumers’ New Love Affair with Sustainability,” about three in 10 said they will spend more to buy more sustainable products in the future. https://sbr.com.sg/retail/in-focus/nearly-9-in-10-shoppers-are-willing-pay-more-sustainable-products

Sprite retiring iconic green bottle for more sustainable, clear version

Coca-Cola Co. announced on July 26, 2022 that is is retiring Sprite’s iconic green bottle and replacing it with a more sustainable, clear one. In a news release, the company announced the shift from the signature green color to the clear bottle will begin August 1, 2022. https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/3577723-sprite-retiring-iconic-green-bottle-for-more-sustainable-clear-version/

Environmental initiatives

Build on this momentum:' ISU has a plan to be more sustainable

Illinois State University already recycles, tries to reduce food waste, and is swapping out lighting fixtures for lower energy LED fixtures. Elisabeth Reed, the director of ISU's Office of Sustainability and member of the Presidential Sustainability Council, said ISU's first Sustainability Strategic Plan offers a road map to do a lot more. https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2022-07-28/build-on-this-momentum-isu-has-a-plan-to-be-more-sustainable

Environmental initiatives

Putting sustainability into practice

It's not enough to just be organic anymore. Brands must also be sustainable. Fonterra puts that into practice. https://www.newhope.com/business-resources/putting-sustainability-practice-article

Lifestyle

A Sustainable Plan Toward Profitability

Sustainability and profitability may seem challenging to balance in business, but ESG efforts often translate into improved employee morale and healthier bottom lines. But successfully doing well by doing good means sharing a well-communicated plan with the entire company. If you need to start incorporating sustainable, responsible corporate practices, here are a few places to start. https://ceoworld.biz/2022/07/28/a-sustainable-plan-toward-profitability/

Environmental initiatives

Joe Biden’s new plan: solar power for everyone, not just the rich

Solar energy is still out of reach for most Americans. https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/27/23280446/community-solar-power-biden-energy-bills-clean-electricity

Companies

Healthy Farm-to-Snack Brand Lecka Is First Mover With Sustainable Packaging In Singapore

The Vietnam based healthy snack brand Lecka has successfully launched in Singapore to support Singaporeans who want to live a healthy and eco-friendly life. Lecka expands to Singapore starting with its range of natural energy bars that are packaged in biodegradable and compostable material. https://www.yahoo.com/now/healthy-farm-snack-brand-lecka-220100337.html

Environmental initiatives

Citizen Bloomberg can save the Earth, defend democracy

With one of the most important elections in modern history coming soon, the public figure I call Citizen Bloomberg has an extraordinary opportunity to change the course of history, rally the forces of truth and justice and save the planet and our democracy. https://thehill.com/opinion/3575497-budowsky-citizen-bloomberg-can-save-the-earth-defend-democracy/

Energy sources

New Battery Energy Storage System for Turtle Island Beach Resort

On.Energy has been awarded the deployment and operation for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Energy Management System (EMS) in an isolated microgrid application for Solar Axiom at the Turtle Island Beach Resort. https://cleantechnica.com/2022/07/25/green-energy-lets-do-the-quickest-smartest-things-first/

Companies

Every business can be more sustainable

No matter what industry, as business leaders, we all have an obligation to do what we can to protect the planet for generations to come. Of course, not everyone has to (or should) be a plastic-free product brand with a net zero carbon footprint. There’s more to sustainability than creating new stuff, and often the more sustainable choice is simply a more thoughtful choice. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeseq/2022/07/26/service-brands-can-be-sustainable-too/?sh=32a43b1b4bfb

Companies

Soli Solutions Partners with Qonsent to Ensure Data Privacy, Transparency, and Trust

Soli®, the company that activates corporate sustainability on an individual level to increase brand engagement, announced on July 26, 2022 a partnership with Qonsent, the Performance Privacy™ and consent experience platform, to offer consumers more control over their personal data when engaging with brands and related sustainability initiatives. https://sustainablebrands.com/read/press-release/soli-solutions-partners-with-qonsent-to-ensure-data-privacy-transparency-and-trust

Companies

SNOW Partners with Plastic Bank to Become Plastic Net-Zero

Leader in teeth whitening, SNOW, is offsetting their plastic footprint and moving towards a more sustainable future in their new eco-friendly partnership with Plastic Bank. The brand and its employees have become "Ocean Stewards" and are actively saving our ocean ecosystems by reducing the amount of plastic waste that enters our ocean. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/snow-partners-plastic-bank-become-130100702.html

Lifestyle

Eco-Friendly Tires

There aren’t many products with a worse environmental image than tires. Too many people have seen huge piles of scrap tires, or worse still, burning tires that defy attempts to extinguish them. It’s a problem that’s hard to ignore, and, not surprisingly, tire manufacturers today seem to be very sensitive to the issue. https://www.tirereview.com/157213/

Companies

Yes, big corps need to cut the greenwashing, but M’sian SMEs don’t get a free pass either

The term ESG, or Environmental, Social, and Governance, has been getting rather hot lately. As one of the latest focuses of investors and stakeholders, it’s gotten plenty of coverage, with publications like The Edge even introducing a monthly pull-out for it alongside The Edge ESG Awards. https://vulcanpost.com/795348/greenwashing-small-businesses-esg-malaysia/

Carbon Offsets Alone Won’t Make Flying Climate-Friendly

Carbon dioxide emissions aren’t the only way aviation warms the planet. Exhaust contains a host of polluting particles, from soot to nitrogen oxides. https://www.wired.com/story/carbon-offsets-alone-wont-make-flying-climate-friendly/

Companies

Isaaeli start-up develops environmentally-friendly plant protein extraction

The sustainability-based corporation found that lentils could be converted into nutritious, neutral-flavored, non-gluten flour. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-713288

Companies

Online Saudi brand introduces sustainable streetwear

Fashion comes at a startling environmental and social cost so, as awareness grows, brands are moving toward creating sustainable fashion that will reduce the industry’s environmental footprint. https://www.arabnews.com/node/2036311/fashion

Environmental initiatives

Ozark Compost & Swap makes sustainable living easy

With over 20,000lbs of residential food waste diverted from landfills, Ozark Compost & Swap is on a mission to make sustainable living convenient through doorstep composting and package-free product delivery. https://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2022/07/28/ozark-compost-swap-makes-sustainable-living-easy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ozark-compost-swap-makes-sustainable-living-easy

Companies

The backdrop

These companies are entering the growing space of firms seeking solutions to strengthen sustainable plastic supply chains and recycling infrastructure. They have an uphill climb against the expectation that plastic production will double by 2050, after it already quadrupled in three decades to 460 million metric tons by 2019. https://www.greenbiz.com/article/these-startups-seek-close-supply-and-demand-gap-recycled-plastics

Environmental initiatives

These startups seek to close the supply-and-demand gap for recycled plastics

Plastics have spiraled exponentially throughout society and the environment to the point that we literally eat and breathe them on a regular basis. More corporations are responding to consumer outrage by using fewer virgin plastics to produce goods and packaging. https://www.greenbiz.com/article/these-startups-seek-close-supply-and-demand-gap-recycled-plastics

Living

Vegan egg product sold in 5 states recalled due to possible health risk

A vegan egg product is being recalled due to a possible listeria health risk. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall involves JUST Egg Chopped Spring Greens. While the recalled lots tested negative for listeria, another lot that shares ingredients has tested positive. https://fox59.com/news/vegan-egg-product-sold-in-5-states-recalled-due-to-possible-health-risk/

Lifestyle

Chasing green molecules, a moment of opportunity

Investment in mobility is increasing. This increased mobility will result in an increase in carbon emissions if these new technologies are not implemented quickly and if we do not do something fundamentally different. https://www.yahoo.com/now/chasing-green-molecules-moment-opportunity-150300809.html

Lifestyle

Green spaces are beneficial for children’s lung health

Many previous studies have shown that exposure to vegetated areas and green spaces can be beneficial to our physical and mental health. Recent research published by the European Lung Foundation has now revealed that children whose proximity to vegetation close to their homes increased in the first ten years of life tended to have better lung health. https://www.earth.com/news/green-spaces-are-beneficial-for-childrens-lung-health/

Companies

Delta Galil Acquires Sustainable Clothing Brand Organic Basics

Delta Galil Industries, Ltd. (DELT/Tel Aviv Stock Exchange), the global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women and children, as well as leisurewear, activewear and denim, today announced that it has acquired the Organic Basics brand and certain assets. https://www.yahoo.com/now/delta-galil-acquires-sustainable-clothing-145500621.html

Organic Basics

A certified B Corp, Organic Basics is also Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified and a member of 1% for the Planet. The brand has built a strong reputation and following for its use of responsibly, ethically sourced and certified materials, including organic cotton and natural dyes, and its commitment to minimizing its carbon footprint and impact on the planet. https://www.yahoo.com/now/delta-galil-acquires-sustainable-clothing-145500621.html

Lifestyle

This EV Tilts Like a Motorcycle for Sharp Turns

While the idea of ditching a gas-guzzling vehicle for an affordable e-bike or scooter is exciting to some, others worry about safety and weather conditions. What happens when it rains? Well, that’s exactly what this Michigan-based EV startup wants to solve with the Nimbus One EV. https://www.reviewgeek.com/124105/this-ev-tilts-like-a-motorcycle-for-sharp-turns/

Lifestyle

Base camp trailer generates H2O & power for off-grid RV & cabin life

Not everyone has the wherewithal to go all-in on a US$360,000 wheeled aluminum tiny home that makes its own drinking water. For those who live on the road in more modest vehicles, Seattle-based startup BluOasis offers a more flexible mobile water-making solution. https://newatlas.com/outdoors/blumobil-water-power-off-grid-trailer/

Living

Antarctica has “an entrance to a different world”

Antarctica has “an entrance to a different world” - a “mythic land” with green forests, giant animals, and “extraterrestrial technologies.” https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/jul/26/instagram-posts/fact-checking-hollow-earth-conspiracy-theory/

Energy sources

Traditional To Solar Household Energy: How To Plan Your Switch Read more at: https://gineersnow.com/industries/renewables/solar-household-energy

Most of our homes and appliances today use traditional energy sources to run them, which are supplies of electricity from giant power sources. These plants may generate electricity from finite sources such as natural gas, oil, coal, or nuclear. https://gineersnow.com/industries/renewables/solar-household-energy

Energy sources

Prepare for Storm Season with This Home Solar Generator

As we approach hurricane season, summer storms are going to get more intense and you have to think more and more about keeping your business (and home) safe in the event of an emergency. If the power goes out, it's great to have a flashlight on hand. But it's a lot better to have a generator to make sure you're not completely in the dark. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/431953

Lifestyle

A wildly popular RV company's latest high-tech luxury $340,000 trailer can create water out of air - see how it works

Luxury travel trailer maker Living Vehicle has unveiled its 2023 model, which will cost $339,995. The new trailer can use the humidity in the air to create drinkable water. See inside the ultra-luxe trailer that often sells out shortly after a new model is announced. https://news.yahoo.com/wildly-popular-rv-companys-latest-113100851.html

Environmental initiatives

Hydrogen Power Will Give Rise to an $11 Trillion Revolution in 2022

“Hydrogen Power Will Give Rise to an $11 Trillion Revolution in 2022” was previously published in December 2021. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] https://ezgif.com/webp-to-jpg/ezgif-1-b3e3df1552.jpg

Environmental initiatives

Transition to system 03 begins

The Ocean Cleanup develops and scales technologies to rid the oceans of plastic. To achieve this, we have focused our initial ocean cleaning efforts where we can make maximum impact: the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (or GPGP) located between California and Hawaii, where our first experimental large-scale cleaning solution, System 002, has been harvesting plastic throughout its 2021 and 2022 test campaigns. https://theoceancleanup.com/updates/transition-to-system-03-begins/

Lifestyle

Understanding the Sustainability of Electric Cars

We hear a lot about sustainability—how to live more sustainably, how to make more sustainable decisions and how to buy sustainable products. But what role does sustainability play in the car industry? https://eponline.com/articles/2022/07/22/understanding-the-sustainability.aspx?m=1

Environmental initiatives

Scorched by climate change, the aviation industry mobilizes for sustainable fuel

On the opening days of the Farnborough Air Show, Britain endured record high temperatures and as the mercury climbed past 100 degrees Fahrenheit, people retreated where possible from the scorched runways to the air-conditioned company chalets. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/scorched-by-climate-change-the-aviation-industry-mobilizes-for-sustainable-fuel/

Energy sources

Should You Buy Ground-Mounted Solar Panels?

You don't necessarily need to install solar panels on your roof. Here's how you might be able to put them in your backyard. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/should-you-buy-ground-mounted-solar-panels-what-to-know/

Environmental initiatives

Why are extended size options uncommon for sustainable brands?

Finding size-inclusive sustainable clothing can be a challenge. Many brands have been reluctant to offer extended sizing because of the need for additional expertise in designing larger styles and the risk of not selling enough inventory. https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliviaobryon/2022/07/24/stitch-fixs-loretta-choy-on-partnering-with-amour-vert-to-make-sustainable-more-size-inclusive/?sh=79a64db549cf