It's time to trash recycling
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Our waste management practices are distractions from our main problem: too much stuff. But alternatives exist.
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How RFID technology is playing a role in reducing waste and increasing recycling
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2019
PragmatIC says its technology could allow a low-cost inlay (tag) to be incorporated in packaging, allowing consumers to access information about product usage, food storage, cooking instructions and local recycling. Gillian Ewers, VP Marketing with technology firm PragmatIC, offers insight into an approach that uses low-cost integrated circuits to bring the benefits of near-field communications (NFC) and RFID to the recycling arena.
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Capital on the Frontier: Impact in emerging markets is a 2020 growth story
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 18, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dece. 18 – Not enough money for promising ventures. Too much money flowing to a few companies. Both statements are true for impact-oriented small and growing businesses in emerging markets. The big opportunity in “frontier finance” for small and growing businesses: solving large problems for large populations. Intrepid entrepreneurs are working on the frontlines of climate The post Capital on the Frontier: Impact in emerging markets is a 2020 growth story appeared first on ImpactAlp
Combat Unpredictable Change with Anticipation
Daniel Burrus
DECEMBER 18, 2019
It is often assumed that people don’t like change, when in reality humans are born to instinctively love change. It’s why we take vacations and crave travel, because we want and need change. We must get out of our usual surroundings and witness something new in order to regain focus and refresh our perspectives. In this case, change is a choice, so we like it.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Top 10 transportation trends to watch for in 2020
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 17, 2019
City greenzones. Methane biodigesters. Connected schoolbuses. There's a lot in store for the next year in mobility.
Documentary conveys “a sense of hope and spirit of optimism for water”
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2019
The team behind the documentary. The world’s first screening of the 50-minute documentary Brave Blue World , narrated by Liam Neeson, was met with “rapturous applause” at a blue carpet event held at the Paramount Theatre, Los Angeles. More than 200 supporters and guests from the corporate world, environmental NGOs, charities, impact investors, utilities and film and media representatives joined the celebrations, raising a glass of beer – made from recycled wastewater – to toast
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SDSN Mobilize - Connecting SDSN’s Global Network
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A holiday talk about the climate crisis? Yes, please.
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DECEMBER 17, 2019
Why a holiday discussion about climate change has a better chance of success, and less chance of conflict, than you might think.
Report from engineering consultancy considers best and worst scenarios for the future of the planet
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DECEMBER 16, 2019
The report considers what shape the world will be in by 2050. An ever-expanding population and declining planetary health could lead to gigantic air domes combatting the leading cause of death, air pollution, and the total destabilisation of global weather patterns. This is according to one of the four future scenarios for our planet in a new report released in early December by global engineering consultancy, Arup.
Climate Finance 2020: Leaders and laggards in the race to net-zero
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DECEMBER 20, 2019
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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Contribution of the Land Sector to a 1.5°C World
Sustainable Development Network
DECEMBER 20, 2019
In the Nature article “Contribution of the land sector to a 1.5°C world”, a cohort of international researchers reviewed existing mitigation pathways to develop a land-sector roadmap for achieving the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target. They find that transforming the land sector could contribute to around 30% of the global mitigation needed to achieve this target by 2050.
Early-career public-sector sustainability professionals reflect on VERGE 19 (Part 1)
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Insightful on mobility. Actionable ideas for addressing food waste. Youth activism. What inspired CivicSpark leaders at this year’s conference.
Measuring the success of climate change adaptation and mitigation
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2019
Restoration on Bolton Fell Moss (photo credit: Natural England). Dr Mike Morecroft, Climate Change expert at Natural England, has been looking at how we evaluate and measure success of climate change adaptation and mitigation in terrestrial ecosystems, and is the lead author on a recent review into the issue, published in the journal Science on 13 December.
Opportunity Zone ‘catalysts’ are driving impact in America’s overlooked communities
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 16, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 16 – Bad actors are grabbing headlines. Opportunity Zone ‘catalysts’ are driving impact. The release of the Forbes OZ list of 20 investors and civic leaders seizing the Opportunity Zone tax incentive to unlock inclusive economic development in communities across the country provides an opportunity to highlight the undertold story of Opportunity Zones: Impact The post Opportunity Zone ‘catalysts’ are driving impact in America’s overlooked communities appeared first on ImpactAlph
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.
The Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) convened to organize its work for 2020
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DECEMBER 17, 2019
Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA AR-SA NEW YORK – December 16, 2019 – The Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) convened for its first virtual meeting to organize its work to issue its scientific report in the last quarter of 2020 and to develop a communication and engagement strategy. As agreed at the Amazon Scientists Meeting held in September 2019 at the United Nations in New York, more than 40 scientists and researchers from the eight Amazonian countries and one territory, as well as global
The future of building is communities that are all-electric and ultra-efficient
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From Utah to Texas to California, these homes are changing the way we think about the built environment.
10 Ways to Find Time to Go Green at Work
Eco Coach
DECEMBER 17, 2019
No time to implement that going green project that you’ve been thinking of? Great news! There really are relatively simple ways to find time in your workday to focus on that project. A going green – or environmental sustainability – project doesn’t need to take up a lot of time, and when you have a lot of tasks on your to do list, that is a good thing.
Institutional Shift: Universal owners push asset managers to push corporations toward sustainability in 2020
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 17, 2019
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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?
Speaker: Hortense Grouvel
In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op
Firm warns of increased microbial-influenced corrosion with IMO 2020-compliant fuels
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Decapitalizing the fossil fuel industry (podcast)
Impact Alpha
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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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Tata Steel introduces technology to prevent pipe blockages
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 17, 2019
The Tata Steel plant at Port Talbot, South Wales. A Cardiff-based biosciences research company has developed a so-called “eco-benign” solution that it says will prevent blockages in the Tata steelworks’ pipe system, saving the Port Talbot company time and money. Genesis Biosciences has created “a unique anti-biofilm formula” which, when used in Tata’s dust suppression system, prevents the build-up of multispecies biofilm.
COP25 and the tyranny of low expectations
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Hong Kong power giant CLP quits coal
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DECEMBER 19, 2019
While other power companies have made similar pledges, CLP's announcement goes further—the Hong Kong-based firm will pull out of new coal power projects it has already committed to.
Catalytic capital: Reshaping risks and rewards to make markets work in 2020
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 19, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 19 – Attractive returns are in the eye of the beholder. For some investors, catalyzing capital for high-impact ventures – or better yet, whole new markets – is a bona fide home run. Those able to accept higher risks or lower returns, more flexible terms or longer repayment periods, get to bridge not only The post Catalytic capital: Reshaping risks and rewards to make markets work in 2020 appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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£540k investment for “first of its kind” organic waste facility near Glasgow
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On site with (left) operations director Gregor Keenan and (right) Louise McGregor, Head of Circular Economy, Zero Waste Scotland. Organic waste recycling firm Keenan Recycling has secured £540,000 from Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular Economy Investment Fund. The £18 million fund provides investment for SMEs based in Scotland in support of projects that will deliver growth in the circular economy, thanks to the European Regional Development Fund.
A sustainability lesson from IBM: take the lead and your supply chain might follow
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How can comedy help us deal with the climate crisis?
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DECEMBER 19, 2019
There's nothing funny about a world on the brink of environmental collapse, but comedy could very well help us reflect on our relationship with nature and our ability to act in the face of hopelessness.
Small vs. big – not blue vs. red – is the great battle of the next American century
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 16, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 16 – While I was running Village Capital a few years ago, I noticed two starkly divided realities in the U.S. Vilcap, as its known, is a venture firm investing in the middle of the country. Techno-optimism prevailed on the coasts, such as in Silicon Valley where “tech for good” was going to solve The post Small vs. big – not blue vs. red – is the great battle of the next American century appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.
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