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Powering the Supply Chain Revolution: Addressing the Impact of Electric Vehicle Requirements on Supply Chains

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This transition is reshaping global supply chains in ways manufacturers are still scrambling to adapt to. The battery-centric nature of EVs is forcing manufacturers to rethink how vehicles are made, stored, and shipped. Battery-First Manufacturing: A Heavyweight Champion The battery is the undisputed star of the EV show.

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New report reveals fast fashion's reliance on fracked gas in Texas

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Stand.earth said synthetic fibers also make up a big portion of the raw materials used by the fashion and garment industry to manufacture and produce items. The fashion industry and its supply chain are the worlds third largest polluter, according to a 2021 World Economic Forum report.

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Progress With Plastics for Boston’s Biotech Labs

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These plastics then undergo a recycling process where they are separated, granulated and prepared for manufacturing. First, lab plastics are collected and consolidated at Veolias medical waste processing center, which makes it easy for Veolia customers and helps streamline transportation.

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Cisco Striving for Sustainability: Meet Sripriya

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The industrial IoT business unit was crucial to me, as it allowed direct interaction with industry leaders in sectors like utilities, manufacturing, oil and gas, and transportation. This role involves end-to-end management, from defining the product to launching it and engaging with customers as well as managing its end-of-life.

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Reaching net zero in the manufacturing sector

Sustainability Matters

In order for Australia to reach its goal of net zero by 2050, it needs the help of its manufacturing sector, which accounts for 10%of the nations carbon emissions. If you have concrete structures that are absorbing CO 2 from your atmosphere, you want them to last long so you can keep absorbing this CO 2.

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Coach Gives Secondhand Denim a Second Life With Bank & Vogue

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Bank & Vogue lowers the manufacturing carbon footprint of the Coach bags by shipping pre-cut pieces that are later assembled in Coachs factory. At the Tapestry factory, the manufacturing process was redesigned to accommodate repurposed materials. I think this unlocks another solution towards a lower carbon footprint product.

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Collecting Air Emissions Data for Compliance and Carbon Reduction

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natural gas, diesel, gasoline, coal), energy consumption data (electricity, steam, cooling), materials used in the manufacturing process (e.g., The use of continuous emission monitoring systems to track emissions in real-time, such as CEMS, requires calibrations, software updates, and manufacturer-specified maintenance.