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Zero Waste Strategies Create New Revenue Streams · Environmental Management &... - 0 views

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In addition to putting programs into place to reduce waste, smart companies are identifying ways to repurpose waste into useful raw materials.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In addition to putting programs into place to reduce waste, smart companies are identifying ways to repurpose waste into useful raw materials.</div>

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Zero deforestation by 2020: the challenging road | Guardian Sustainable Business | Guar... - 0 views

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What must be done and why consumer goods companies must step up their efforts to meet the 2020 goal of zero deforestation
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What must be done and why consumer goods companies must step up their efforts to meet the 2020 goal of zero deforestation

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Climate Change Study Finds U.S. Is Already Widely Affected - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Climate change is already hitting America hard, according to a new study, leading to water shortages in dry regions, heavy rains in wet regions, more frequent and severe heat waves, worse wildfires, and forests die-offs. "Climate change, once considered an issue for a distant future, has moved firmly into the present," the National Climate Assessment warns

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Climate change is already hitting America hard, according to a new study, leading to water shortages in dry regions, heavy rains in wet regions, more frequent and severe heat waves, worse wildfires, and forests die-offs. "Climate change, once considered an issue for a distant future, has moved firmly into the present," the National Climate Assessment warns</div>

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Administration released the Third U.S. National Climate Assessment, the most authoritative and comprehensive source of scientific information to date about climate-change impacts across all U.S. regions and on critical sectors of the economy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Administration released the Third U.S. National Climate Assessment, the most authoritative and comprehensive source of scientific information to date about climate-change impacts across all U.S. regions and on critical sectors of the economy.</div>

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60% of Companies Say Water Will Affect Future Profitability · Environmental M... - 1 views

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Most companies believe water challenges will significantly worsen in the next five years, according to a survey of major US corporations by the Pacific Institute and VOX Global.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Most companies believe water challenges will significantly worsen in the next five years, according to a survey of major US corporations by the Pacific Institute and VOX Global.</div>

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McDonald's launched its first Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability framework alongside a new sustainability report. The framework sets new goals of purchasing beef from sustainable-certified sources by 2016, procuring 100% of fiber-based packaging from certified or recycled sources, and increasing energy efficiency 20% in company-owned restaurants in 7 markets

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">McDonald's launched its first Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability framework alongside a new sustainability report. The framework sets new goals of purchasing beef from sustainable-certified sources by 2016, procuring 100% of fiber-based packaging from certified or recycled sources, and increasing energy efficiency 20% in company-owned restaurants in 7 markets</div>

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For the first time in human history and likely for the first time in at least 800,000 years, the average level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Earth's atmosphere topped 400 parts per million for an entire month.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">For the first time in human history and likely for the first time in at least 800,000 years, the average level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Earth's atmosphere topped 400 parts per million for an entire month.</div>

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APP to support the protection and restoration of one million hectares of forest in Indo... - 0 views

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Asia Pulp and Paper will restore and conserve 1 million hectares of Indonesian rainforest, targeting threatened species like orangutans, elephants, and tigers. The plan was developed with input from Greenpeace, the World Wildlife Fund, and other environmental groups.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Asia Pulp and Paper will restore and conserve 1 million hectares of Indonesian rainforest, targeting threatened species like orangutans, elephants, and tigers. The plan was developed with input from Greenpeace, the World Wildlife Fund, and other environmental groups.</div>

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3 | How A Redesigned Meal Tray Is Saving Virgin Atlantic Millions | Co.Design | busines... - 0 views

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The airline expects that across the lifetime of the new trays, they will see a 45% reduction in greenhouse gasses (and associated fuel costs) compared with the old trays

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Framework emerges to build the business case for natural capital | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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After months of consultation with stakeholders, the Natural Capital Coalition has published the first draft of a suggested framework to help businesses account for the value of natural resources such as water, soil, forests and even clean air in strategic decision-making.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After months of consultation with stakeholders, the Natural Capital Coalition has published the first draft of a suggested framework to help businesses account for the value of natural resources such as water, soil, forests and even clean air in strategic decision-making.</div>

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Solar Hot Water Systems at NY Firehouses Save City Money, Cut Carbon · Enviro... - 0 views

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The savings, in both energy and carbon pollution, can be considerable. At the city's St. Mary's recreation center in the South Bronx, where a solar hot water system provides hot water for showers and the pool, the city is saving $39,000 a year on energy and cutting the complex's carbon footprint by 141 tons a year-the equivalent of taking 27 cars off the roads.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The savings, in both energy and carbon pollution, can be considerable. At the city's St. Mary's recreation center in the South Bronx, where a solar hot water system provides hot water for showers and the pool, the city is saving $39,000 a year on energy and cutting the complex's carbon footprint by 141 tons a year-the equivalent of taking 27 cars off the roads.</div>

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Xeros System Cuts Water Use 'Up to 80%' · Environmental Management & Energy N... - 0 views

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The Capital Athletic Club’s installation of the Xeros Laundry System, which uses polymer beads rather than water, has enabled it
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A California athletic club has reduced water usage for laundry washed with a machine using Xeros laundry system by nearly 50 percent.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A California athletic club has reduced water usage for laundry washed with a machine using Xeros laundry system by nearly 50 percent.</div>

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"Disney for Ducks" wetlands wildlife reserve proves controversial (From This is The Wes... - 0 views

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CONTROVERSIAL £20million wildlife reserve at the mouth of the River Parrett has been dubbed "environmental vandalism". The Environment Agency and the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust were granted planning permission two years ago to create the wetlands at Steart.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> CONTROVERSIAL £20million wildlife reserve at the mouth of the River Parrett has been dubbed "environmental vandalism". The Environment Agency and the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust were granted planning permission two years ago to create the wetlands at Steart. </div>

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