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Volcom Learns from Levi’s, Develops Denim Process to Reduce Water Use

August 12, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

Another fashion brand is focusing on reducing water consumption in denim manufacturing. Skate and snowboarding brand Volcom is introducing Water Aware denim jeans – a line inspired by Levi Strauss’s denim techniques – as part of its fall 2019 collection. The company says it has been able to achieve an ... Read more »

Dig Deep to Make Waste Management Work: Q&A with Blue Point Brewing

August 9, 2019May 11, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Blue Point Brewing Company president Mark Burford and EHS manager Nick Rosenberg share how their holistic approach to managing brewery waste helps the Long Island craft brewery’s business.

Smurfit Kappa: Corporate Interest in Sustainable Packaging Surges

August 9, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Smurfit Kappa says they are seeing a surge of interest from companies seeking sustainable packaging solutions for fresh fruit and vegetables. The European corrugated packaging company also surveyed consumers about their packaging preferences.

Nearly 50 Water Infrastructure Projects in Rural Communities Nab Investment from USDA

August 8, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $135 million in 49 projects to improve rural water infrastructure across the US, announced Chad Rupe, Rural Utilities Service Administrator. USDA is making the investments through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. Rural cities and towns, water districts and ... Read more »

LEED-Certified Residential Units at All-Time High

August 8, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

Green, LEED-certified homes are at an all-time high, with nearly 500,000 single- and multi-family units being certified around the world and more than 400,000 in the US; the prevalence of LEED-certified homes has grown 19% since 2007, USGBC says in a new report focusing on residential projects. LEED-certified homes have ... Read more »

New IPCC Report: Sustainable Land Management Critical

August 8, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published a new report today showing that better land management could help tackle climate change, but it won’t be enough by itself to keep global warming in check.

New Google Pledge Means ‘Made by Google’ Products Will Include Recycled Content

August 7, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

Google has announced a series of sustainability commitments for hardware and services, including a pledge that, beginning in 2022, 100% of Made by Google products will include recycled materials. The company did not set a percentage of recycled materials that will be in its products, but rather said that it ... Read more »

Plant-based, Fish Oil Alternative from Cargill Achieves USDA Approval

August 7, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

The USDA has approved an omega-3 rich fish oil alternative produced by agriculture giant Cargill; aquaculture farmers will now have access to a sustainable, plant-based source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids for aquafeed. Currently, aquafeed for farm-raised salmon contains fish oil to help fish reach desired EPA and DHA omega-3 ... Read more »

Largest Recycling Center Chain in CA Closes Doors, Axes Employees

August 6, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

The largest bottle and can recycling center chain in California, RePlanet, has shut down all of its centers and laid off its 750 employees; company president David Lawrence says the move comes because of increased business costs and the falling prices of recycled aluminum and PET plastic, reports the Los Angeles ... Read more »

IBM Joins with Top Companies to Launch Blockchain Network ‘Trust Your Supplier’

August 6, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

A new blockchain network is launching that is meant to help companies improve supply chain management, including elements such as supplier qualification, validation and lifecycle information management. IBM and Chainyard are collaborating on the network, dubbed Trust Your Supplier (TYS), along with founding participants Anheuser-Busch InBev, Cisco, GlaxoSmithKline, Lenovo, Nokia, ... Read more »

SFO Bans the Sale of Plastic Water Bottles Throughout Airport

August 5, 2019October 7, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

In order to reduce the airport’s impact on the environment, and to advance the airport’s Zero Waste Goal, San Francisco Airport (SFO) has banned the sale of plastic water bottles.

Meet the 100: Brandon Steele, Sustainability Engineer – Big Ass Fans

August 5, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

The E+E 100 are the VPs, directors, managers and engineers who are making significant strides in driving our industry. See the complete list here or download the report for more detailed information about these leaders. And stay tuned for the Call for Submissions coming in the fall, when you can nominate ... Read more »

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