GreenBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2019

From data to design, there are ways that we can take a bite out of food waste in the restaurant sector.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 9, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Oct. 9 – And now for something completely different… When Jed Emerson released “The Purpose of Capital” last year, he and video producer Mia Haugen, who are married, considered a promotional video “standing on windswept Norwegian tundra, looking deep and thoughtful as my voiceover reads sections of the book,” as Emerson recalls. “We immediately abandoned that The post The Purpose of Capital: The Musical appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 6, 2019

On October 5, 2019, young people gathered at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies to hear from six young entrepreneurs on how they can tap into entrepreneurship. The Youth Entrepreneurs Development Seminar was organized by SDSN Caribbean and the Institute for Sustainable Development of the University of the West Indies. The seminar addressed two Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth, and Goal 9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Ian Gulland of Zero Waste Scotland. The Scottish Government-funded circular economy advisory group Zero Waste Scotland is warning that the current focus on plastics is distracting from the real issue of ending the disposable throwaway culture and urges Scots to take a stand against unwanted extra materials in their daily lives. The environmental organisation is calling on people to use the period of Climate Week, running from Monday 7 October to Sunday 13 October, to make a point of refusing mat

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The consumer goods giant pledges to halve its use of virgin plastic.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 9, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Oct. 9 – Precision drones and other “ag tech” solutions may be sexier. But a $25,000 loan to buy a tractor or fencing is arguably more critical to the health of the soil and the livelihood of a farmer in Kansas. “There’s a mismatch between demand for sustainably grown products and the desire to The post Steward’s ‘crowdfarming’ platform lets small investors back good food from local farms appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Ian Gulland of Zero Waste Scotland. The Scottish Government-funded circular economy advisory group Zero Waste Scotland is warning that the current focus on plastics is distracting from the real issue of ending the disposable throwaway culture and urges Scots to take a stand against unwanted extra materials in their daily lives. The environmental organisation is calling on people to use the period of Climate Week, running from Monday 7 October to Sunday 13 October, to make a point of refusing mat

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 10, 2019

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OCTOBER 7, 2019

ImpactAlpha, October 7– Kiva is doing a lot these days to diversify the ways it promotes financial inclusion worldwide, but its crowdfunding platform is still the foundation of its work. The organization has reached a milestone, lending $1 billion to female borrowers, and $1.3 billion in all. Women comprise 80% of Kiva’s borrowers. The 2.7 The post Kiva hits $1 billion in loans to women appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Daniel Burrus

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Today’s world of business is not just changing—it’s transforming. The difference is that change is doing something in an incrementally different way, while transformation is doing something so drastically different that it becomes a qualitative shift. The fact that we began watching movies on VHS tapes that we’d have to rewind, then moved to DVDs that we didn’t have to rewind, followed by Blu-ray discs for enhanced quality—that’s a change.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Danish brewer reveals research prototypes for the ‘Green Fibre Bottle’ – containing beer for the first time. At the C40 World Mayors Summit in Copenhagen (11 October), Carlsberg Group provided an update on its journey to create the world’s first ‘paper’ beer bottle made from sustainably-sourced wood fibres that is seemingly both 100% bio-based and fully recyclable.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Can the circular economy close the gap on climate emissions? A new report says it can.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 7, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Oct. 7 – Catholic congregations long known for providing healthcare and services for the poor are expanding their ministries to drive positive impact through their pension and investment portfolios. Six U.S.-based Catholic institutions with a combined $40 billion in assets issued a “Catholic impact investing pledge,” committing more of their capital toward the twin The post Catholic institutions pledge to increase impact investments in climate action and social equity appeared first

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TEDxInnovations

OCTOBER 9, 2019

In this powerful, personal talk, author and academic Juan Enriquez shares stories from inside the immigration crisis at the US-Mexico border, bringing this often-abstract debate back down to earth -- and showing what you can do every day to create a sense of belonging for immigrants. “This isn’t about kids and borders,” he says. “It’s about us. This is about who we are, who we the people are, as a nation and as individuals.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Cuckoos were among the bird species examined in the study (image credit: Ben Andrew). Conservationists have seemingly been flummoxed by studies which show climate change is having a stronger effect upon bird species which benefit from climate change compared to those which suffer negative impacts. The authors of a major study investigating 525 bird species over 30 years and across two continents believe there could be a time lag in the response of populations to climate change, creating an ‘exti

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 8, 2019

And both North America and Europe are primed for market growth over the next decade.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Japan has staked out a leadership position in sustainable investing. Still, two of its largest industries, energy and seafood, present continued environmental risks. Two reports call out opportunities to reduce risks and reap benefits by going green. Overpaying for energy Carbon Tracker is urging Japanese policy makers to rethink their pro-coal stance, or face a The post Can sustainable seafood and energy de-risk Japan’s economy?

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MSCI

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Despite global equity performance, U.S. DC plan participants may be ill prepared to meet retirement-spending needs. We assessed four equity-allocation scenarios — including an equity multifactor allocation and integration of ESG views — to see which performed best.

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Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2019

On 4 October the Met Office and the Environment Agency marked a 10-year partnership which “has saved lives, livelihoods, and protected infrastructure.” The Flood Forecasting Centre (FFC) was set up in 2009 bringing together Met Office meteorologists and Environment Agency hydrologists to provide crucial, timely warnings to emergency responders.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Plus, why he thinks carbon offsets are ‘cheating.’.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 9, 2019

ImpactAlpha, October 9 – Natural disasters, large public events and aging infrastructure create a nightmare scenarios for U.S. emergency responders, who still depend on antiquated systems–like landlines–to orchestrate relief and rescue missions. RapidSOS is trying to overhaul emergency response infrastructure through a cloud-based platform that connects data from smart devices, like cars and wearable medical The post Energy Impact Partners invests $25 million in RapidSOS for emergenc

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TEDxInnovations

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Nearly 800 million people worldwide depend on cassava for survival -- but this critical food source is under attack by entirely preventable viruses, says computational biologist and TED Senior Fellow Laura Boykin. She takes us to the farms in East Africa where she's working with a diverse team of scientists to help farmers keep their crops healthy using a portable DNA lab and mini supercomputer that can identify viruses in hours, instead of months.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

Manufacturing

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Making effective branch connections in live water and gas mains is now supported by new guidance from the BPF Pipes Group. The guidance has been produced in direct response to a request from water companies working with the Plastic Pipes Liaison Group, a collaboration between the BPF Pipes Group and Water UK. It combines best technical practice with the need to maintain normal services to customers during operations on live distribution mains.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Making the Global Goals a reality by 2030 is no longer just a topic for high-level people in conference halls — it's a global movement.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 7, 2019

ImpactAlpha, October 7 – Breakthrough technology is time and resource intensive to get off the ground. Since 2011, the founders of Better Ventures have provided first-in investment capital to founders of 27 impact tech companies. Four of those are investments from its newly closed, $32 million third fund: Portland-based Knock Software, whose Ride Report app The post Better Ventures closes $32 million fund to spur early impact tech appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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TEDxInnovations

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Civilization rests upon the existence of language, says language creator David Peterson. In a talk that’s equal parts passionate and hilarious, he shows how studying, preserving and inventing new languages helps us understand our collective humanity -- and gives a quick lesson on High Valyrian, one of two languages he created for "Game of Thrones" (along with Dothraki).

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2019

European Commission-funded project with UN support urges consumersto favour products containing plastics recycled from electronic waste. Philips and Whirlpool among first firms offering support by designing products to use more recycled plastic, ease plastic reuse at product end-of-life. Most consumers see no difference in quality, appearance, performance.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Is your business prepared to adapt to an increasingly volatile present?

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 11, 2019

TGIF, Agents of Impact! Mid-conference-season breather. We’re taking a Brief break on Monday for the holiday here in the U.S. We’ll be back in your inbox Tuesday, Oct. 15. – The ImpactAlpha team The Week’s Agent of Impact Agent of Impact: John O’Shaughnessy, Franciscan Sisters of Mary. John O’Shaughnessy walked away from his first Social Capital Markets, The post The Week in impact investing: Expanding the mission appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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TEDxInnovations

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Most of us know Bruce Lee as the famous martial artist and action film star -- but he was also a philosopher who taught “self-actualization”: the practice of how to be yourself in the best way possible. In this inspiring talk, Bruce’s daughter Shannon Lee takes us inside the mind of her father, exploring how to use his philosophy in your daily life to achieve profound personal growth and make a lasting impact.

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