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The electronic waste collection conundrum

GreenBiz

The electronic waste collection conundrum. Quite simply, I had become obsessed with the tech industry’s then-blasé attitude about the seemingly intractable problem of electronic waste. . Quite simply, I had become obsessed with the tech industry’s then-blasé attitude about the seemingly intractable problem of electronic waste. .

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Household waste in Scotland hits lowest ever level as recycling rates continue climb

Envirotec Magazine

The total amount of household waste generated in Scotland in 2023 was 2.3 This is also the lowest amount of household waste generated since the start of the current recording period in 2011. Of reduction in household waste landfilled since 2011. The total quantity of waste landfilled in Scotland in 2023 was 2.0

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How Perdue, Smithfield and Silver Fern Farms are reducing packaging waste

GreenBiz

How Perdue, Smithfield and Silver Fern Farms are reducing packaging waste. Food companies have a dual responsibility when it comes to waste reduction aspirations: optimizing their operations to minimize food waste while reducing the amount of other materials — especially the waste associated with packaging — sent to landfill.

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SEPA announces changes to regulation of waste-to-land activities in Scotland

Envirotec Magazine

On 2 June, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said it was informing businesses in Scotland of important changes to the regulation of the use of waste on land for soil improvement. Renewals under the current waste management licencing framework will no longer be possible beyond this date.

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Clorox Aims Trims Greenhouse Gases By 32% and Energy Use by 17% From 2011 Baseline

Environment + Energy Leader

Clorox's key priorities include using 100% renewable energy to power its operations and reaching net-zero targets by 2050 from a 2011 baseline. Already, it has also reduced its energy use by 17%, water consumption by 22%, and solid waste to landfill by 33%. .

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Innovating for the Future: How to Future-Proof Supply Chains To Craft More Efficient, Agile and Sustainable Logistics Solutions

3BL Media

For example, after the 2011 earthquake in Japan, Orkestra notes that Toyota revamped its supply chain, diversifying its suppliers to recover more quickly from subsequent disasters. Companies are also investing in green and circular supply chains, ensuring that sustainability is embedded across the entire value chain.

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How Dell and Levi's envision the future of repair

GreenBiz

Fast fashion and high-performance fabrics have compounded waste by accelerating the output of apparel that's virtually impossible to recycle. The problem is shared across industries, including in electronics, which make up the world's fastest-growing waste stream. It feels like we’ve moved to this throwaway society.

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