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Concrete Has an Emissions Problem. Thankfully, Startups Are Queuing Up to Solve It
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - In 2021, global construction projects consumed 30B tonnes of cement to make concrete — with every tonne emitting almost a tonne of CO2. The good news is, technologies already exist to reduce the impact of concrete production.
Renewables May Be Booming; But Shifting from Fossil Fuels Is Being Hindered By …
CLEANTECH - Projects that could generate more than 1TW of renewable energy are still waiting to be constructed and connected to the grid in all parts of the world, due to delays in permitting and a lack of investment in grid infrastructure.
Crystal Geyser Campaign Highlights Consumers’ Paramount Role in Recycling Ecosystem
MARKETING AND COMMS - A corresponding survey of US adults reveals the beverage industry has ‘more work to do when it comes to education’ around proper recycling.
Carbon Capture and Storage: Distraction, Solution or Both?
THE NEXT ECONOMY - CCS proponents argue it can offset emissions from hard-to-abate sectors such as energy and heavy industry; while opponents fear it could further the status quo and distract from the need for real emissions reductions.
Human-Centered Design Prioritizes Health, Wellbeing and Regeneration
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - HOK’s design focus is not only on reducing building emissions, but also the environmental impact of materials and the health of building occupants. The firm's regenerative design studio also explores how buildings can be net positive for the environment.
Ørsted Partners to Scale Circularity of Wind, Solar Technologies
CLEANTECH - The Danish clean-energy giant is working with Vestas to incorporate low-carbon steel towers and recycled turbine blades into its offshore wind farms, and Solarcycle to recycle its end-of-life solar panels.
Draft Treaty on Ending Plastics Pollution Inches Forward After Paris Negotiations
THE NEXT ECONOMY - Despite procedural hiccups and ongoing debates on key issues, a first draft of a treaty will be ready for the next INC meeting in Nairobi later this year.
New Vattenfall Campaign Illustrates Clean Potential of Fossil-Free Hydrogen
CLEANTECH - The ‘Industrial Emissions Face Mist’ is made from wastewater from a factory powered by fossil-free hydrogen. The emissions are so clean, they could become part of your skincare routine.
ASICS Launches Product Carbon-Footprint Labeling
MARKETING AND COMMS - By releasing its product carbon-impact data, ASICS joins a growing number of companies sharing this information to help consumers working to address their environmental impacts make more educated purchasing decisions.
Finding Potential in Peers: The Importance of Pre-Competitive Partnerships
FROM PURPOSE TO ACTION: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE TOGETHER - Industry leaders are forming pre-competitive pacts and deals to build ecosystems that support a circular economy or a net-zero roadmap. Here are three areas where pre-competitive partnerships can deliver material impact.
Measuring & Improving Brand Portfolio Sustainability to Meet the Demands of a Changing Market
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - The complex issues facing business and society demand complex and collaborative solutions; disconnected, myopic management techniques are no longer effective.
First Closed-Loop Metal-Recycling Technology Offers Sustainable Future for a Battery-Powered World
CLEANTECH - Aqua Metals’ closed-loop metal-recycling process is revolutionizing metal sourcing and disposal — and eliminating the negative side effects of EV battery production.
60+ Innovators Against Plastic Pollution Call for Pragmatic, Inclusive Global Plastics Treaty
COLLABORATION - rePurpose Global, The Ocean Cleanup launch alliance of leading plastic-waste solutionists dedicated to empowering balanced and informed policymaking.
A Circular Economy Will Create Millions of Good Jobs; But Study Reveals Global North Bias
THE NEXT ECONOMY - A new report finds that only a handful of studies have examined whether and how a circular economy can alleviate poverty and benefit vulnerable communities in low-income countries.
Investor Demand Propelling Corporate Plastic-Reduction Strategies
FINANCE & INVESTMENT - Kraft Heinz and Church & Dwight responded to shareholder proposals with new goals to cut virgin plastic use; now, 185 investors have called on 30 other CPG brands and retailers to accelerate their action on plastic.
Supply Chains Must Be a Key Focus of ESG Strategies — Here’s How to Stay Ahead of the Risk
SUPPLY CHAIN - A recent webinar took a deep dive into building a strategy that makes both business and compliance sense.
2 Biotech Startups Are 3D Printing ‘Fish’ to Give the Ocean a Rest
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - Mycorena and Revo Foods have combined mycelium-based protein and 3D printing to create a potential win-win for seafood fans and overexploited fish populations.
Champagne Telmont Raises a Glass to World’s Lightest Champagne Bottle
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - The bottle, 35 grams lighter than the commercial standard, could represent a significant decrease in the carbon footprint of Champagne bottling.
IKEA Has a Plan to Help All of Its Suppliers More Easily Switch to Clean Energy
CLEANTECH - So far, the company is facilitating access to renewables for suppliers in 13 countries through PPAs and a finance mechanism for suppliers keen to invest in onsite projects.
One Company May Just Solve Some of Our Most Material Issues
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - Bio-design tech company Modern Meadow develops circular and regenerative approaches to creating a wide range of versatile materials, with no loss of performance or quality, that can be quickly scaled and brought to market.
