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Two Dell Technologies Forum Events 2024 Achieve Zero Waste Event Certification From SCS Global Services

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March 4, 2025 /3BL/ - SCS Global Services (SCS), a pioneer and international leader in third-party sustainability and environmental certifications, announces the first events certified under the SCS Zero Waste Standard two Dell Technologies Forum Events in India. These events met the requirements of the SCS Zero Waste Standard.

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The new dynamic duo: Pricing and food waste

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The new dynamic duo: Pricing and food waste. According to Oded Omer, founder and CEO of Wasteless, 87 percent of food waste from grocery stores is due to disposing of products that have gone past their expiration date. Food waste is the cause of 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. . Jesse Klein. percent, he said.

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Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Is E-Waste?

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Instead of helping you listen to music, they have now become what is sometimes referred to as e-waste. The European Commission explains that E-waste contains a complex mixture of materials, some of which are hazardous. These can be recycled and re-used if the waste is effectively managed. How much e-waste is there?

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HPRC Publishes Final White Paper on Advanced Recycling for Plastic Hospital Waste

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April 9, 2025 /3BL/ - The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) announces the completion of its groundbreaking multi-year project on the advanced recycling of hospital waste. Advanced recycling technologies can successfully convert hospital waste into valuable products, supporting a circular economy in healthcare.

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The broken system that sends most food waste and organic matter to landfills

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The broken system that sends most food waste and organic matter to landfills. landfills is food waste, yard trimmings and other organic matter. landfills is food waste, yard trimmings and other organic matter. Most commercial food waste is also dumped, meaning that just 6 percent of all U.S. Fri, 09/04/2020 - 00:15.

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Can Healthcare Plastic Packaging Waste Be Effectively Collected and Sorted?

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Packaging is a ubiquitous aspect of healthcare treatments and while hospitals and their staff often share a strong purpose to address packaging waste, the challenge is significant. Realizing the economic value of this waste will help drive change and enhance recycling efforts.

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Sysco Houston Powers the Livestock Show & Rodeo, Feeding 2.5 Million and Donating Leftovers to Houston Food Bank

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And when the event wraps up, we ensure leftover food is donated to the Houston Food Bank , minimizing waste and maximizing impact. From months of planning to supporting a diverse food scene, Sysco is proud to fuel the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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