Digitizing mid- and last-mile logistics handovers to reduce waste
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JANUARY 5, 2024
Three tech-based innovations have the potential to reduce waste at handover points along the logistics chain.
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McKinsey Sustainabilty
JANUARY 5, 2024
Three tech-based innovations have the potential to reduce waste at handover points along the logistics chain.
3BL Media
APRIL 18, 2024
Johansen’s article highlights the waste problem associated with inadequate refrigeration, which leads to the loss of millions of tons of food annually, further contributing to greenhouse gases. of total greenhouse gas emissions. million metric tons annually—equivalent to the emissions from 3.8 million cars.
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3BL Media
MAY 13, 2024
SAF is typically produced from renewable sourced waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil, rendered fats and greases. Of course, there are plenty of other ways that businesses can reduce their emissions and waste. You can report the resulting CO 2 emissions reduction from airfreight against your own Scope 3 emissions.
3BL Media
APRIL 22, 2024
Originally published on Built From Scratch In a circular economy, nothing is wasted. Durable, reusable products lower the amount of waste sent to landfills. Materials that would be typically thrown away can be reimagined or reinvented into something useful. Next it's compressed into blocks using a special machine.
3BL Media
MAY 8, 2024
The medical plastic waste recycling pilot brought together B. The report offers insights into the collection logistics, material analysis process, and the key findings and takeaways, including a checklist to help determine if you are ready to start a recycling program at your healthcare facility. Braun Medical Inc. (a
Corporate Knights
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Earlier this year, fast fashion retailer Zara released its first womenswear collection made of recycled poly-cotton textile waste. The collection is available for sale in 11 countries, helping clothing made of blended textile waste reach the mass market. This is often referred to as waste colonialism. This would generate €3.5-€4.5
3BL Media
JULY 20, 2023
O-I Glass is committed to reducing the natural resources used and the waste generated in producing sustainable glass packaging. In 2021, O-I formalized its Waste Sustainability Roadmap to help prevent avoidable waste, increase recycling, and enhance systems to accurately report and identify waste streams.
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 18, 2024
ImpactAlpha, January 18 – Pune-based KisanKonnect started its farm-to-consumer logistics service to cut food waste in India’s inefficient and fragmented food supply chain. million to combat food waste and boost farmers in India appeared first on ImpactAlpha. The post KisanKonnect’s raises $3.7
Cisco CSR
DECEMBER 15, 2022
This blog is the second in a series, bringing a lens on manufacturing logistics, dissecting the application flow and a little detail on why the serving wireless medium must behave in a particular way to support it. 2) Manufacturing logistics. 2) Manufacturing logistics. Manufacturing Logistics. Synchronicity : None.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Red de Alimentos invested food and operational support to three partners in Graneros, Chile--including funding for additional staff, technology, and logistics--with the goal of increasing service delivery through improved efficiencies in donation intake and distribution to community organizations.
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Expanded capabilities will improve traditional clinical waste hierarchy positions and can lower the carbon emissions by around 70% compared to existing services Veolia says it has expanded its medical waste management capabilities with the aim of addressing key issues for the healthcare sector and the NHS.
Sustainability Matters
JULY 31, 2022
As Australia’s largest NTCRS Co-Regulator, Ecycle Solutions offers the general public and small businesses an avenue to recycle their end-of-life products through its 300+ permanent collection locations, which resulted in over 16,900 tonnes of e-waste being recycled in 2020/2021.
B the Change
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
4 Tips for Successful Collaborations with Transportation and Logistics Providers By Will Diebel Transportation and Logistics (T&L) is an essential part of many companies’ operations — and a big contributor to carbon emissions. Carbon Emissions in the Trucking and Logistics Sector In 2020, a quarter of all U.S. And the U.S.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 23, 2020
The city of Prague is to pilot dynamic waste collection via automated collection routes. Seemingly impressive in scale for a trial of this kind – encompassing over 130k bins and 150 collection vehicles – the project is anticipated to deliver improvements in efficiency and environmental impact for waste collection.
3BL Media
MAY 25, 2022
DESCRIPTION: One essential component of the circular economy involves the establishment of take-back models, in which manufacturers accept responsibility for downstream waste from customers using their products. The model was expanded into Finland in 2020, where customer waste from installation is processed and recycled into blowing wool.
Environmental News Bits
MAY 4, 2023
As the logistics manager with Second Servings of Houston, a food rescue operation, he coordinates between more than 400 food businesses and 120 local nonprofit partners, including shelters, affordable housing, and soup kitchens. Read the full story at Waste360. Max Curry loves his job.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Quick thinking and agility has helped waste management companies survive and even prosper during lockdown, says Aaron Baker, an investor at BGF, an investment firm which has backed a number of firms in the waste sector. Could waste management businesses work effectively when the majority of their staff were home-based?
3BL Media
DECEMBER 18, 2023
ASCM awarded Lenovo’s International Services Supply Chain for its efforts to work toward zero waste, greenhouse gas reduction, and shipping optimization. In addition, logistics initiatives have had a significant positive impact on operations, including exceeding ocean shipment targets and reducing logistics carbon footprint.
Environmental News Bits
MAY 18, 2022
Read the full story at Waste Dive. The pandemic threw startups for a loop, but many are still seeing strong demand. Now, companies and restaurants may have to balance brand identity with uniformity.
Sustainability Matters
MARCH 26, 2023
Cotton farmers in New South Wales and Queensland have launched phase 2 trials to identify a scalable, long-term solution to the issue of textile waste in landfill. My strong hope is that the cotton waste can improve soil health and organisms — thereby improving crop yields,” Morgan said. 77% and that is a significant jump.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
O-I’s team in Brazil recently announced two exciting new partnerships that increase post-consumer glass recycling, reduce consumer waste, and conserve resources in Brazil. In Brazil, long distance logistics and current collection systems are the main barriers to increasing recycled content.
ESG Today
MAY 17, 2024
Together, we will work towards expanding Sustainable Aviation Fuel production and logistics into airports to support airlines and Groupe ADP customers worldwide as the industry works collaboratively to decarbonize.” France-based Groupe ADP develops and manages airports, including Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly and Paris-Le Bourget.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Wesco International (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, issued its annual Sustainability Report. Senior Director, Corporate Communications. 717-579-6603. Read the Report. link] via @ReportAlert.
GreenBiz
MARCH 22, 2021
I also have observed firsthand how technology-driven innovation is disrupting the traditional grocery supply chain, opening new doors to reducing food waste and helping the world to think differently about how we source food. For meal kits, packaging waste was one of those unintended consequences. Why not the grocery model?
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
In a recent interview, Glen Clark, CEO of DP World US and Mexico, and Head of Contract Logistics for the Americas, sat down with Supply Chain World to share insights into the evolving landscape of supply chains and DP World's strategic response.
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Our approach is comprehensive and holistic, as our initiatives extend across various domains, from renewable energy adoption and energy optimization to waste management and strategic partnerships. This, in turn, prevented more than 22,000 tons of CO2 emissions, demonstrating our innovative approach to sustainable logistics.
Sustainability Matters
APRIL 10, 2022
E-waste is a big part of the problem — it’s responsible for 70% of the toxic chemicals found in landfill. According to ‘The Global E-waste Monitor 2020’, the world produced a record 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste in 2019. According to ‘The Global E-waste Monitor 2020’, the world produced a record 53.6 Only 17.4%
3BL Media
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Cainiao’s AI-powered logistics tool cuts packing materials by 15% Delivery service Ele.me The logistics service is also making it easier for other companies to cut carbon. is at the forefront of efforts to curb plastic waste, which accounted for over 400 million metric tons of garbage worldwide in 2021. And so, Ele.me
3BL Media
MAY 11, 2022
The logistics provider has entered a partnership with BP and Neste to provide the fuel within the next five years as it moves towards decarbonizing aviation logistics. As BP transitions to an integrated energy company, we are leveraging our value chain encompassing feedstocks, global production, logistics and airport infrastructure.
Sustainability Matters
JULY 17, 2023
Food waste is a major environmental and economic issue around the world. In the United States, an estimated 30–40% of edible food is lost or wasted, costing billions of dollars each year. One solution is to divert food waste from landfills into renewable energy production, but this is yet to be done on a large scale.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Circular technology and logistics startup SuperCircle announced today that it has raised $7 million, with proceeds aimed at scaling its textile recycling solutions for brands and retailers. tons of textile waste going to landfills each year in the US. over the past two decades. over the past two decades.
3BL Media
JANUARY 18, 2024
Automation can play a pivotal role in reshaping the maritime and logistics industries. This discussion is not just timely; it is essential for the future of port operations and the broader logistics sector. Looking ahead, the future of the maritime port logistics sector in terms of automation is promising but challenging.
3BL Media
APRIL 17, 2024
“The organization has had been deeply committed to sustainability for decades and has made great efforts to establish and progress against ambitious sustainability goals for waste management, responsible procurement, and energy efficiency.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 21, 2022
The Vero line exemplifies Acer’s eco-conscious efforts by offering consumers greener options by incorporating eco-friendly and recycled materials, while being designed for an extended lifespan to reduce material consumption and waste. ?.
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2024
Founded by visionary Dion Dawson, Dion’s Chicago Dream aims to improve health outcomes & center health equity through its industry-leading approach to addressing food security at the intersection of last-mile delivery and logistics.
GreenBiz
JANUARY 27, 2021
More specifically, Amazon's air shipping business, which along with its entire global logistics supply chain juggernaut is booming. . Still, Amazon's support is the latest indicator that the logistics giant is eyeing ways to clean up aviation. Enter air cargo. Economic production at scale is the key metric for biofuel makers. .
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
We assist customers in optimizing package size and weight to minimize waste, increase shipping efficiency, and reduce emissions, as applicable. In particular, the FedEx Forward Depots division of FedEx Logistics recycled over 464 metric tons of information technology equipment on behalf of our customers throughout FY21.
3BL Media
AUGUST 24, 2023
The delivery service has developed an end-to-end green logistics system from purchase to delivery, including paperless shipping labels, smart route planning, recycling, and solar-powered warehouses. During recent major shopping festivals like 11.11, they have also collaborated on using parcels and wrapping methods to cut waste.
3BL Media
APRIL 22, 2024
HPRC is currently engaged in multiple initiatives aimed at enabling the recycling and circularity of healthcare plastics, including research into advanced recycling technologies to recycle mixed-stream healthcare plastics and a study of reverse logistics processes for collecting, sorting, and preparing healthcare plastic waste for transport.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Prent has already shown a commitment to sustainability through several initiatives, including a 90% waste reduction since 1990. About HPRC HPRC is a private technical coalition of industry peers across healthcare, recycling, and waste management industries seeking to improve the recyclability of plastic products within healthcare.
3BL Media
JULY 3, 2023
At the event, KFC China announced the expansion of several corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives that cover a wide range of areas, including supporting the disadvantaged, preserving the environment and reducing food waste. The program reduces food waste and GHG emissions.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Seated along the Dutch-German border, near the convergence of a network of seaports, airports and ground transportation, the Venlo district is one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs. The Venlo PDC also is designed to reduce packaging waste – a priority in a facility that features 78 truck loading docks.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Some European countries still have few restrictions on what can be landfilled, which means a lot of waste feedstock that is suited to material recycling or energy recovery is currently being landfilled. This also means that the volumes of both household waste and industrial waste are on the way back to pre-pandemic levels.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Beyond diverting substantial landfill waste, resale represents a rapidly growing revenue opportunity with a market valued at $20 billion in the apparel industry alone. From reverse logistics, quality control, customer expectations and revenue cannibalization concerns, companies must overcome a multitude of considerations and complexities.
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