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Secrets for circular supply chain partnerships from Interface and Aquafil

GreenBiz

They've innovated on raw materials, resulting in Aquafil's Econyl yarn that it recycles from ghost fishing nets, carpet fluff and other would-be waste. That's when founder Anderson set "Mission Zero" goals to remove negative environmental impacts by 2020, an ambition that largely has been achieved.

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Geothermal Engineering Raising $745 Million to Produce Zero Carbon Lithium for EVs

ESG Today

Geothermal heat and power company Geothermal Engineering announced today that it is raising £600 million (USD$745 million), with proceeds used to expand its production of zero carbon lithium, a biproduct of its geothermal projects, for use in the rapidly growing electric vehicle market.

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Legal challenge to exclusion of waste incinerators from post-Brexit emissions trading scheme

Envirotec Magazine

Newhaven waste incinerator, East Sussex. A legal challenge has been issued to the Government’s decision to exclude municipal waste incinerators from the UK Emissions Trading Scheme – the replacement for the existing EU Emissions Trading Scheme, to come into effect after the UK leaves the EU.

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The 25 most sustainable public-sector companies in the world

Corporate Knights

The company is aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2050 and has taken major steps toward achieving that goal, including electrifying the busiest parts of its system, purchasing more renewable energy and trialling new hydrogen and battery trains. In total, SaskTel donated $2.9

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How Duke Energy Finds New Life for Old Power Poles

3BL Media

As part of its sustainability programs, the company recycles or repurposes 90 percent of the 25,000 tons of wood waste produced annually. DESCRIPTION: Russ Wilkenloh has spent more than a decade at Duke Energy finding ways to reduce the amount of wood waste that goes to the landfill. SOURCE: Duke Energy. It’s a challenge.

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Five Ways in Which Beijing 2022 Will Become Carbon Neutral

3BL Media

Five of the seven venues in the Beijing 2022 competition zone will be legacy venues from Beijing 2008, including the iconic “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium – which will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies – and the Water Cube, which has been transformed from the Beijing 2008 swimming venue to the Ice Cube, to host the curling competitions.

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How Sustainable Forestry Fuels the Future of Construction: A Rayonier Perspective on Mass Timber

3BL Media

Minimized waste: Sawmill residues are typically used in mass timber manufacturing, helping reduce waste associated with production. Since 2008, that market has been lagging, Matt says. Reduced resource extraction : Unlike concrete and steel, mass timber does not require mined materials or fossil fuels.