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Redefining WOTUS: What Businesses Need to Know

3BL Media

Below is a summary of the key developments and what they could mean for businesses and environmental professionals moving forward. While recent developments point toward reduced federal oversight, this does not eliminate the need for careful planning, sound environmental practices, and awareness of local requirements.

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Global Electronics Council Significantly Raises Sustainability Standards for Electronics

3BL Media

Since its 2006 inception EPEAT has contributed to diversions of over 341 million metric tons of CO 2 equivalents,800 thousand gigawatt hours of energy savings, and $34 billion in lifetime product savings. This builds on years of tangible impacts.

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Building Hospitality Excellence: Sands Prioritizes Industry Education Around the World

3BL Media

Las Vegas Sands A major component of Sands 2021-2025 ambition to invest $200 million in workforce development is building hospitality industry excellence in its regions around the world and helping people working in the sector advance. Sands Chinas contributions have benefited more than 1,800 local students since 2006.

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Recyclability by Design publication keeps packaging developers on top of EPR and other issues

Envirotec Magazine

Originally released in 2006, the RBD document from the group – a leading UK independent authority on plastics resource efficiency and recycling – has been regularly updated. RECOUP says there is now a positive financial driver to make packaging fully recyclable and to progress circular economy ambitions.

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Biomimicry Institute Unveils New Report Highlighting Ray of Hope Accelerator Success

3BL Media

The 5-Year Impact Report showcases how these participants are addressing pressing global issues, including food security, the development of safe new materials, and innovative renewable energy solutions. The Ray of Hope Accelerator, supported by its founding sponsor, The Ray C. We at the Ray C.

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Sustainable Electronics Start in the Supply Chain — New Program Prepares Suppliers To Lead

3BL Media

The Supplier Engagement Program for EPEAT further enables suppliers as partners in sustainable product development, giving them the tools and recognition they need to lead alongside EPEAT Participating Manufacturers." Since its launch in 2006, procurement professionals have reported purchases of over 2.7

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PSCI Endorses My Green Lab’s Converge Supplier Initiative To Cut Scope 3 Emissions in Pharma

3BL Media

My Green Lab’s Converge Supplier Initiative is a unique industry collaboration designed to support pharmaceutical suppliers—including Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), and Contract Development & Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) —in achieving My Green Lab® Certification.