Circular Economy — August 4, 2020Microsoft Talks Trash: Tech Giant Aims for Zero Waste by 2030 in Latest Environmental InitiativeMicrosoft is rolling out details of its third sustainability focus area: waste reduction. It is setting a goal of reaching zero waste by 2030 for its direct waste production. The initiative includes efforts on multiple fronts: Building “circular centers” for data centers that provide Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud services. The circular centers will facilitate […] Circular Economy — August 4, 2020
Circular Economy — July 31, 2020World’s Biggest Brands Work To Close The Loop On Packaging WasteThree of the world’s biggest FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) companies have announced plans to create 100% plastic-free paper bottles. Diageo will introduce paper-based bottles for its Johnny Walker whisky brand, which will be made from sustainably-sourced pulp and recyclable in standard waste streams. The bottles will be manufactured by Pulpex, a joint venture between […] Circular Economy — July 31, 2020
Circular Economy — July 30, 2020Welcome to the World’s First “Hydrogen Hotel”: Energy from Waste Plastics RecyclingIn Japan, Toshiba is using its advancements in hydrogen energy in an innovative “Hydrogen Hotel” project to help Kawasaki City overcome the city’s pollution problem. Opened on June 1, 2018, the hydrogen hotel in Kawasaki City creates hydrogen from waste plastics to supply about 30% of the energy the hotel needs. In the first year […] Circular Economy — July 30, 2020
Circular Economy — July 30, 2020Path to Goal Zero: Living and Progressing with the Understanding that We Cannot Make Everything Fit into Green, Circular, Renewable or Sustainable: Part 2Dave Gajadhar An issue facing the industry and various levels of government is what CE means. The meaning and interpretation varies from one sector to another and from one region to another. For example, consumer goods, textiles, manufacturing, transportation, dairy, and food industry organizations would certainly recognize the original meaning and motivation of CE. […] Circular Economy — July 30, 2020
Collection/Transfer — July 29, 2020Wastequip Launches Corporate Social Responsibility Program Committing to Sustainability, Diversity and PhilanthropyWastequip has launched CORE (COrporate REsponsibility), its corporate social responsibility program that formalizes Wastequip’s commitment to improving the lives of its employees and the communities in which it operates to maintain a healthy company. The all-new CORE program outlines the company’s commitment to sustainability, diversity and philanthropy. Through CORE, Wastequip defines its approach to industry […] Collection/Transfer — July 29, 2020
Collection/Transfer — July 29, 2020The Environmental and Economic Effect of Large-Scale Tech RecyclingStewart McGrenary Each and every year, tech hardware manufacturers around the globe develop new and innovative products offering never-before-seen features and technologies, constantly working to outperform each other in incredibly crowded markets. And that means every year, millions of tons of electronic waste are produced and tossed out as forgotten relics of the past. […] Collection/Transfer — July 29, 2020
Collection/Transfer — July 29, 2020The Recycling Partnership Announces Newly Elected Board of DirectorsThe newly elected Board of Directors for The Recycling Partnership brings sustainability and industry knowledge and reach, paired with business expertise to advance the nation toward a circular economy. The Recycling Partnership is a national nonprofit that guides corporate funding to improve recycling results in communities across America. The Partnership is the only organization in the country […] Collection/Transfer — July 29, 2020
Collection/Transfer — July 28, 2020Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. (SGTM) Completes Construction in Waste Management Landfill Facility, Increasing Mulch Manufacturing and SustainabilitySustainable Green Team, Ltd. (SGTM), a leading provider of environmentally beneficial solutions for tree and storm waste disposal, announces completion on a dual line mulch bagger and fully automated electric grinding screening operation in Waste Management’s (WM) landfill facility located in Apopka, Florida, through its strategic alliance announced in October 2019. Aside from achieving IPEMA […] Collection/Transfer — July 28, 2020
Newsletter Headline — July 28, 2020DS Smith Hits Three Global Sustainability MilestonesDS Smith, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has announced it has met three of its 2020 sustainability milestones, demonstrating its commitment to protecting the environment despite the challenging global setting. The goals are focused on driving CO2 reduction, supporting the communities in which it operates, and responsible paper sourcing are part of a […] Newsletter Headline — July 28, 2020
Circular Economy — July 27, 2020Creating a Resilient California Water Supply Through Recycled WaterEmily Folk Water infrastructure operates as a system. It incorporates the gathering, treatment and dispersion of water in various forms. As sustainability grows as a concern, wastewater is a primary focus of California’s water infrastructure. With more solutions for infrastructure, societies and the environment will benefit. California water reuse and recycling is a key […] Circular Economy — July 27, 2020
Coronavirus/COVID-19 — July 27, 2020Harsco Releases 2019-2020 Environmental, Social & Governance ReportHarsco Corporation, a global market leader providing environmental solutions for industrial and specialty waste streams, released its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the company’s corporate sustainability accomplishments throughout the 2019 fiscal year and the first half of 2020. Harsco’s most comprehensive sustainability report to date provides a detailed look at the company’s vision, […] Coronavirus/COVID-19 — July 27, 2020
News and Press — July 23, 2020Continental Tires Bundles Sustainability Activities in New DepartmentFor many years now, Continental’s Tire business area has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the area of sustainability and has now bundled all activities and projects in a newly created department under the leadership of Claus Petschick as part of its “Vision 2030” strategy program. As Head of Sustainability, he is responsible since April 1, […] News and Press — July 23, 2020
