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Packaging Waste and the Need for Sustainable Improvement

3BL Media

The second system is built environment, which is responsible for 40% of global GHG emissions, one-quarter of land system change and contributes to water stress. The third is manufactured goods, which contribute primarily to pollution and climate change through heavy material- and energy-intensive industrial activities at the production level.

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In danger of becoming a missed opportunity: ADEPT’s response to government’s planning White Paper

Envirotec Magazine

The Government’s White Paper, Planning for the Future, has caused a furore amongst local authorities. ADEPT argues that the changes proposed in the White Paper are the most radical since 1947, and will have profound repercussions on planning decisions for generations to come.

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White Paper: Cloth Vs. Disposable Diapers

Strategic Sustainability Consulting

Some argue that using disposables contributes to landfill waste, while others argue that cloth diapers require more water use. Check out this white paper about the environmental impact of “cloth vs disposable diapers” to see which comes out on top as more eco-friendly. But what's the science behind it?

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The Importance of New and Recycled Fiber To Maximize the Sustainability of Fiber Packaging

3BL Media

Originally published in International Paper's *Thinking Inside the Box* white paper Effective leadership in the circular economy requires companies to think carefully about the entire life cycle of their products. White Paper (WP-23-03). LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF U.S. AVERAGECORRUGATED PRODUCT (2020)

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EPR policies must make space for climate change measures, working group says

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Waste Dive. A white paper from the West Coast Climate & Materials Management Forum offers suggestions for policymakers to “go beyond recycling” to consider how to make EPR policies more climate friendly.

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Building a More Sustainable Future with 6G

3BL Media

More recently, the Next G Alliance , the North America-focused 6G Consortium of which Keysight is a founding member, released a white paper outlining their vision of their path to sustainability in 6G. As climate change brings rising temperatures and extreme weather, global citizens are demanding urgent action.

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Clean. Green. Lean: WEAR and no TEAR How circularity transformation is impacting supply chain innovation

Strategic Sustainability Consulting

We found this recent white paper to be an important read as companies are working to create a circular economy and changing the way supply chains are operating. Take a read and see what you can apply to your business!