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Norwegian study investigates why we burn more and recycle less than we think

Envirotec Magazine

More and more of our residual waste is incinerated, as much as 65 per cent of it goes up in smoke. Norwegians throw away and burn increasing amounts of waste that could easily be recycled, in spite of a waste policy that envisions a different result. Normannsen). Words: NTNU).

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LRQA Acquires Supply Chain Carbon Management Solutions Provider RESET Carbon

ESG Today

Founded in 2009, Hong Kong-based RESET Carbon focuses on helping clients develop carbon reduction strategies and decarbonization solutions, with a primary focus to date on the Asian market.

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Driving Sustainability: FedEx's Commitment to Carbon Neutral Operations and a Greener Global Supply Chain by 2040

3BL Media

Between FY 2009 and FY 2023, FedEx reduced its carbon dioxide equivalent emissions intensity on a revenue basis by 48%, even as volume grew by 121%. Sustainable facilities When building or expanding facilities, FedEx includes programs and technology to manage waste, conserve water, and reduce the carbon footprint of its operations.

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Henkel Recognized by GreenCircle for Sustainability Efforts Through Two Certifications

3BL Media

This includes a Certified Environmental Facts certification, for carbon footprint reduction, and a Zero Waste to Landfill certification at its West Hazleton, PA manufacturing facility, where Dial soaps are made. In addition, the West Hazleton facility has achieved GreenCircles Zero Waste to Landfill certification.

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Sumitomo Corporation of Americas - Sumitomo Corporation of Americas Announces Strategic Investment in Independence Hydrogen to Develop Hydrogen Production and Distribution Projects

Global Renewable News

The company operates a hydrogen production facility in Petersburg, Virginia that recycles hydrogen, otherwise vented into the atmosphere as a waste product, into fuel cell grade hydrogen for customers in the material handling, mobility, remote critical infrastructure, and industrial gas sectors. Independence Hydrogen, Inc. military veterans.

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The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Carbon capture and storage

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Total industry GVA encompasses the following sectors: mining and quarrying, manufacturing, electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply, as well as water supply, sewerage, waste management, and remediation activities. This technology generates energy through combustion of solid waste or biomass.

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In defence of science: Let’s tell the truth on climate and health

Eco-Business

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