Can we reduce or eliminate food packaging? TSSS Contributor November 7, 2017 CSR in Canada, Food and Sustainability, Waste Reduction With reports that there’ll be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050, anti-single-use plastic campaigns have been picking up steam.
Beyond Shared Value – It’s All About Shared Wealth! Michael Townsend October 16, 2017 shared value, circular economy, Waste Reduction Remanufacturing within a circular economy delivers a wide range of benefits for society, the environment, business and the economy.
As China Pushes Waste-to-Energy Incinerators, Protests Are Mounting TSSS Contributor October 11, 2017 Waste Reduction, environmental impact Cynicism among opponents is understandable, given the conflicts of interest around environmental protection in China.
Manitoba – The Beverage Container Recycling Leader in North America TSSS Contributor July 27, 2017 CSR in Canada, Waste Reduction, political leadership CBCRA has successfully increased the recovery rate from 42% in 2010 to 70% by the end of 2016.
Imagine an edible “plastic style” bag that ends up in your stomach and not the ocean TSSS Contributor June 20, 2017 Innovation Leaders, Waste Reduction, Sustainability Themed Videos, environmental impact A biodegradable bag that is so eco-friendly that you can eat it.
Major Brands Show Commitment to Boosting Recycling Education TSSS Contributor June 20, 2017 Nestle Waters North America, Waste Reduction How2Recycle is the only U.S.-based standardized labeling system that tells consumers how to recycle each component of a package.
Can Energy Recovery from Waste be part of Ontario’s Circular Economy? Michael Zabaneh April 12, 2017 CSR in Canada, Business and Sustainability, Culture and Leadership, circular economy, Waste Reduction, political leadership Governments must decide whether capturing energy-from-waste is a better alternative to landfilling.
Eight Exciting Sustainable Businesses That Use Circular Thinking (Part II) Claire Brady January 24, 2017 Business and Sustainability, Culture and Leadership, Innovation Leaders, circular economy How eight businesses have put the circular economy into practice.