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Investing to reduce construction and demolition waste and boost Australia's circular economy

Sustainability Matters

The challenge of Australia’s growing construction and demolition (C&D) waste stream is being addressed at a multimillion-dollar flagship facility in Queensland. Operated by Rino Recycling , the facility will showcase how Australia’s waste can be transformed into new products, cutting emissions and strengthening the circular economy.

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Aberdeen City Council rolls out UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell waste truck

Envirotec Magazine

What appears to be the UK’s first hydrogen-fuelled waste collection vehicle was revealed on 17 February in Aberdeen, seemingly running on green hydrogen from existing refuelling infrastructure in the city.

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America’s Top 10 Companies for Environmental Performance in 2022

Just Capital

The company’s climate commitment is a verified 1.5 degree Science Based Target , and is informed by its goal to reach net zero emissions by 2030 across its operations and supply chains and its analysis on the carbon impact of remote work. C Science Based Target Net zero by 2030 target. Verified 1.5°C

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Singapore Finalises Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

Chris Hall

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance, which sets out detailed thresholds and criteria for defining green and transition activities that contribute to climate change mitigation across eight focus sectors.

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When it comes to water, are we stewards or security guards?

Sustainability Matters

Net Zero by 2032 Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing our planet today, and it’s putting unprecedented pressure on our water supplies. After all, waste is only waste if it’s wasted! This is an ambitious target for a water utility. For more information, visit urbanu.com.au/wvsm.

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From Net Zero to Net Positive

Sustainable Round Table

Meanwhile, sustainability professionals are helping thousands of communities and enterprises chart paths to Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions wherein countries, communities and enterprises commit to removing as much carbon from the atmosphere as they place into it. Fortunately, Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. (SR

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From Net Zero to Net Positive

Sustainable Round Table

Meanwhile, sustainability professionals are helping thousands of communities and enterprises chart paths to Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions wherein countries, communities and enterprises commit to removing as much carbon from the atmosphere as they place into it. Fortunately, Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. (SR