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Waste work shift: Inside the structural changes in the global waste sector

GreenBiz

Informal waste workers have long managed the waste of the South, for whom new forms of collectives offer new hope, while the gig economy threatens to de-formalize waste management in the North.

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A look at the secret world where our waste ends up

Corporate Knights

Waste has always been inflicted upon the margins,” said Oliver Franklin-Wallis, author of the new book Wasteland: The Secret World of Waste and the Urgent Search for a Cleaner Future. Waste, he writes, is often exported from rich countries to poor ones, a phenomenon known as “toxic colonialism.” “Too

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Will shifting to smaller turkeys help combat food waste?

GreenBiz

Will shifting to smaller turkeys help combat food waste? That reality is creating challenges for producers and suppliers — and new implications for holiday food waste. Holidays — and Thanksgiving in particular — are huge food waste days. Holidays — and Thanksgiving in particular — are huge food waste days. Food Waste.

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Iberdrola’s First EuGB-aligned Green Bond Draws its Largest Order Book in 4 Years

ESG Today

Iberdrola noted particularly strong demand for the green bond, which was 5x oversubscribed, drawing an order book of more than 3.7 billion euros the companys largest book for a senior transaction since 2021 and with more than 170 investors participating in the transaction.

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7 roles to create sustainable success

GreenBiz

As they say, a crisis is a terrible thing to waste. That’s why I was pleased to read Carola Wijdoogen’s new book, " 7 Roles to Create Sustainable Success: A Practical Guide for Sustainability and CSR Professionals ," which launches Oct. That’s where Wijdoogen’s book comes in. Who will play those roles? Featured Column.

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Right to repair is on the way

GreenBiz

In the waning months of 2020, the European Union took ambitious steps to address the more than 12 million tons of electronic waste the bloc produces annually. Wasting no time, several European nations jumped in on the (repair) action — the U.K. All things considered, their arguments are pretty compelling. Circular Economy.

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Episode 235: The value of informal waste collectors, reusable packaging prevails

GreenBiz

Episode 235: The value of informal waste collectors, reusable packaging prevails. It's time to value waste collectors for their pivotal role in the plastic supply chain. Heather Clancy. Fri, 09/04/2020 - 02:00. Week in Review. Stories discussed this week (4:08). What does "climate risk" actually mean ? Thoughts on leadership (25:37).

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