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Veolia Takes Over Operations of Toronto’s Dufferin Organics Facility to Boost Sustainability

Veolia Takes Over Operations of Toronto’s Dufferin Organics Facility to Boost Sustainability
11/20/2024 | Companies
Veolia announced today that it has secured a contract to take over the operations and maintenance of the City of Toronto’s Dufferin organics processing facility. Since 2014, Veolia has been responsible for the operation and maintenance of the city’s Disco Road anaerobic digestion facility and will...
anaerobic digestion, biogas, circular economy, City of Toronto, compost, Disco Road, Dufferin organics processing facility, Edmonton, emissions reduction, environmental management, food waste, greenhouse gas emissions, GreenUp strategy, innovative technologies, Montreal, organic waste, organic waste processing, renewable natural gas, sustainability, Toronto, Veolia, Veolia Canada, waste management, waste-to-energy

How the EV Revolution is Transforming Automotive Supply Chains

How the EV Revolution is Transforming Automotive Supply Chains
11/11/2024 | Companies
The automotive sector is undergoing a profound transformation as electric vehicles (EVs) rapidly replace traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. Following a milestone of over 1 million EV sales in the U.S. in 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA) anticipates U.S. EV sales will...
automotive industry, battery manufacturing, battery safety, battery transportation, battery-centric manufacturing, circular economy, climate-controlled storage, electric vehicles, EV recycling, EV transition, factory retooling, factory upgrades, Gartner forecast, global EV sales, IEA projections, Inflation Reduction Act, innovation opportunities, lithium-ion batteries, logistics, maintenance logistics, production processes, supply chain transformation, sustainability, tire wear

Saint-Gobain Launches RenuCore™: Innovative Asphalt Shingle Recycling Technology for Sustainable Construction

Saint-Gobain Launches RenuCore™: Innovative Asphalt Shingle Recycling Technology for Sustainable Construction
10/30/2024 | Companies
Saint-Gobain, a global leader in sustainable and lightweight construction, has introduced RenuCore™ by CertainTeed, a groundbreaking manufacturing technology. This innovation enables construction and demolition recyclers, along with hot mix asphalt producers, to repurpose asphalt shingle waste at...
asphalt shingle recycling, CertainTeed, circular economy, construction industry, construction innovation, eco-friendly materials, green technology, hot mix asphalt, RenuCore, Saint-Gobain, sustainability initiatives, sustainable construction, waste reduction

Lenovo Maintains AA Rating in 2024 Hang Seng Sustainability Index for IT Industry Leadership

Lenovo Maintains AA Rating in 2024 Hang Seng Sustainability Index for IT Industry Leadership
10/24/2024 | Companies
Lenovo is proud to announce that it has maintained its AA rating in the 2024 Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index (HSSUS). Among the 550 companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Lenovo achieved the highest score within the IT sector for its environmental efforts, also recognized by CDP...
2024, 2030 emissions targets, AA rating, asset recycling, CDP, circular economy, climate change, community investment, community involvement, consumer issues, corporate governance, environment, environmental achievements, ESG, ethical AI, fair operating practices, Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index, HKQAA, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, HSSUS, human rights, innovation, IT industry, labor practices, Lenovo, net-zero, PELM programs, responsible AI, Science Based Targets initiative, supplier engagement, sustainability, sustainability assessment, sustainability goals, sustainable materials, ThinkPads

Join the 3BL Network Effect: San Jose for Insights on Sustainability and Social Impact

Join the 3BL Network Effect: San Jose for Insights on Sustainability and Social Impact
09/27/2024 | Companies
Silicon Valley companies dedicated to sustainability and social impact will gather to share insights and foster networking opportunities on October 23 at the 3BL Network Effect: San Jose event. This free, half-day event will be held at Logitech’s San Jose campus and is open to professionals working...
adaptive esports, Cadence Design Systems, circular economy, Cisco Systems, consumer demand, corporate citizenship, corporate social responsibility, environmental impact, ESG strategy, Fast Forward, Fem.ai, inclusivity, Intuit, Logitech, networking, professional development, Silicon Valley, social impact, storytelling, sustainability, technology

Schneider Electric and GR3N Launch Groundbreaking Automation for Advanced PET Recycling

Schneider Electric and GR3N Launch Groundbreaking Automation for Advanced PET Recycling
09/26/2024 | Companies
Schneider Electric, recognized as the leading sustainable company globally and a pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has teamed up with GR3N, a specialist in Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) chemical recycling. Together, they are developing the first open...
advanced plastic recycling, automation technology, circular economy, cost reduction, data analytics, design flexibility, digital transformation, EcoStruxure Automation Expert, energy management, engineering efficiency, environmental impact, GR3N, hardware independence, industrial scalability, industrial scale, information technology, Microwave Assisted DEpolymerization, modular design, net zero, operational technology, partnership, PET recycling, plastic waste, recycling technology, Schneider Electric, software-defined automation, sustainability

Empowering Small Businesses for a Green Economy: Mastercard Strive’s Innovative Solutions

Empowering Small Businesses for a Green Economy: Mastercard Strive’s Innovative Solutions
08/27/2024 | Companies
There’s a significant environmental transition underway, with small businesses at the forefront. Globally, 94% of consumers are calling for a green economy and expect businesses to drive the necessary changes for achieving net-zero emissions. Small businesses, as key components of most economies,...
circular economy, climate change, digital solutions, environmental sustainability, ESG reporting, green economy, impact assessment, innovation, Mastercard Strive, net-zero emissions, plastic waste reduction, reusable packaging, small businesses, sustainable growth

Boosting Beverage Can Recycling: ECC's Impact on Global Waste Reduction

Boosting Beverage Can Recycling: ECC's Impact on Global Waste Reduction
05/14/2024 | Companies
On Global Recycling Day, we celebrated the efforts of Every Can Counts (ECC) in promoting increased recycling rates for beverage cans worldwide. Through engagement with consumers at major events and offering valuable insights into the circular economy, ECC is effectively reducing unnecessary...
100% recycling goal, beverage can recycling, circular economy, environmental awareness, Europe, Every Can Counts, Global Recycling Day, landfill diversion, Mardi Gras, recycling initiatives, recycling rates, St. Patrick's Festival, sustainability, waste reduction

MilliporeSigma Improves Packaging Sustainability with SMASH Packaging

MilliporeSigma Improves Packaging Sustainability with SMASH Packaging
08/02/2023 | Companies
The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada, faces a complex challenge in optimizing product packaging. The company has to consider various factors, such as the number and diversity of products, the distribution network, and...
2030 goals, circular economy, Darmstadt, design for sustainability, EPS, expanded polystyrene, Germany, global sustainability strategy, Merck KGaA, MilliporeSigma, packaging improvement projects, packaging recycling guidance, packaging resource reduction, packaging sustainability, product packaging optimization, SMASH Packaging, sustainable materials, zero deforestation standards

HanesBrands Upcycle Program Diverts 240 Tons of Waste in Thailand

HanesBrands Upcycle Program Diverts 240 Tons of Waste in Thailand
04/27/2023 | Companies
HanesBrands' associates in Surin, Thailand, are passionately driving environmental and social impact through their innovative upcycle program. By collaborating with local vendors, the team transforms surplus materials into marketable products, providing a sustainable source of income to the local...
apparel, Bali, Bonds, Champion, circular economy, environmental impact, Hanes, HanesBrands, innovation, local community, Maidenform, partnerships, recycling, remanufacturing, social impact, sustainability, upcycling, waste reduction, zero waste to landfill

Meta partners with Mycocycle to turn construction waste into sustainable building materials using mushrooms

Meta partners with Mycocycle to turn construction waste into sustainable building materials using mushrooms
04/27/2023 | Companies
Each year, the United States alone sees a staggering 660 million tons of construction waste sent to landfills or incinerators. Unfortunately, even Meta, with each new data center it builds, contributes to this problem by sending drywall debris to the trash, as most facilities lack recycling or...
building materials, circular economy, construction waste, data center, innovative technology, Meta, Mycocycle, net zero emissions, recycling, sustainability, zero waste

HanesBrands Surin Associates Launch Upcycle Program, Diverting 240 Tons of Waste from Landfills Annually

HanesBrands Surin Associates Launch Upcycle Program, Diverting 240 Tons of Waste from Landfills Annually
04/26/2023 | Companies
The team of HanesBrands associates in Surin, Thailand, is committed to driving positive impact on the environment and nearby communities. With their latest upcycle program, these associates collaborate with local vendors to transform surplus materials into sellable products within the community,...
Bali, Bonds, Champion, circular economy, community impact, Hanes, HanesBrands, innovative methods, local vendors, Maidenform., product remanufacturing, recycling, Surin, sustainability, Thailand, upcycle program, waste reduction, zero waste to landfill

Fifth Third Bank's Environmental Commitment for Earth Day: A Focus on Sustainability and Climate Strategy

Fifth Third Bank's Environmental Commitment for Earth Day: A Focus on Sustainability and Climate Strategy
04/23/2023 | Environment
On the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, Fifth Third Bank takes great pride in recognizing April 22nd as a day to foster greater awareness of the importance of preserving and safeguarding the Earth's natural resources for future generations. As a financial institution, the Bank aspires...
carbon neutrality, circular economy, clean transportation, climate strategy, distributed energy technologies, Dividend Finance, Earth Day, energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, Fifth Third Bank, GHG emissions, green building, pollution prevention, renewable energy, waste reduction

Whirlpool Corporation achieves 100% Zero Waste to Landfill certification for global large manufacturing sites

Whirlpool Corporation achieves 100% Zero Waste to Landfill certification for global large manufacturing sites
04/12/2023 | Companies
Whirlpool Corporation today announced that its large manufacturing sites worldwide have achieved Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWtL) Gold or Platinum status (self-certification), as part of the company's ambitious and long-standing commitment to sustainable operations. Whirlpool Corporation established...
circular economy, diversion from landfills, efficiency, eliminate waste, manufacturing sites, recyclers, self certification, sustainability, sustainability vendors, sustainable operations, waste reduction, Whirlpool Corporation, worldwide, Zero Waste to Landfill, ZWtL

Dow Polyurethanes moves towards sustainable future

Dow Polyurethanes moves towards sustainable future
12/30/2022 | Companies
Consumers are increasingly aware of their carbon and circular footprint, from the pillows we sleep on to the cars we drive to get from A to B and the sports surfaces we play on, and are actively seeking solutions that can help make their daily activities more sustainable. Similarly, each...
carbon footprint, circular economy, environmental conscious customers, flexible foams, fossil fuels, innovative solutions, manufacturing value chain, raw materials, rigid foams, solutions, stakeholders, sustainability goals, sustainable, sustainable future

CNH Industrial conducts agriculture sustainability at Tech Day 2022

CNH Industrial conducts agriculture sustainability at Tech Day 2022
12/27/2022 | Companies
CNH Industrial outlined its commitment to advancing the noble work of agriculture and construction workers at its Tech Day in Phoenix, Arizona. The Company's progress in three key areas was highlighted by speakers. Stefano Fiorati, Head of Zero Emission and Advanced Drivetrain, spoke about...
agriculture, alternative fuels, Arizona, circular economy, CNH Industrial, commitment, construction, efficiency, ESG strategy, fuel grade, LNG Tractor, LNG tractor, Methane Powered, New Holland T7, on farm, performance, Phoenix, semi autonomous operation, Stefano Fiorati, sustainability, Tech Day

Kohler collaborates with Robert Swan on exploring Antarctica

Kohler collaborates with Robert Swan on exploring Antarctica
12/13/2022 | Companies
For the very first time Antarctica is being explored using renewable energy. Kohler announces a collaboration with Robert Swan, OBE (Order of the British Empire), on his Undaunted Expedition 2023, which will take him across Antarctica to the Geographic South Pole using only renewable energy...
2041 Foundation, Antarctica, carbon neutral, circular economy, clean energy solutions, energy resilience, energy solutions, explorer, HVO, hydrotreated vegetable oil, Kohler, OBE, Order of British Empire, renewable energy, renewable energy sources, Robert Swan, South Pole, sustainability, waste vegetable oils

Ellen McArthur Foundation moves to create circular economy

Ellen McArthur Foundation moves to create circular economy
12/06/2022 | Companies
Ellen McArthur Foundation moves to use flexible plastic for in packaging materials. While others see reasons to withdraw from the foundation's work, even as they continue their efforts to create a circular economy. From 2016 to 2018, Sealed Air Corporation was a member of the EMF-led New Plastics...
circular economy, EMF, flexible packaging, flexible plastics, innovation, New Plastics Economy, packaging solutions, recyclable, recycle materials, recycling, reusable, Ron Cotterman, Sealed Air Corporation, strategy, sustainability

Southwire embraces circular economy

Southwire embraces circular economy
11/30/2022 | Environment
Southwire understands the importance of material management and a smaller environmental footprint for business success. As a materials-intensive business, there are significant opportunities to reduce the resources we consume, waste and scrap we generate, recycle valuable materials to preserve...
carbon footprint, circular economy, consume, critical resources, effective management, environmental footprint, manufacturing, material management, packaging, product design, raw material consumption, recycle, recycled materials, resources, scrap, Southwire, valuable materials, waste

A circular economic model

A circular economic model
11/28/2022 | Companies
Developing a circular economy that mitigates carbon pollution to meet the needs of sustainable markets and consumers. We are constantly looking for new ways to innovate in order to maintain the value of plastic materials throughout their life cycle. Every day, our scientists and researchers work to...
circular economy, Circularity, design for recyclability, Dow's Global Sustainability Fellow, incineration, innovate, innovation, Jill Martin, landfills, life cycle, plastic materials, recycled materials, researchers, rethink, scientists, used plastics, value chain drivers

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