… ; they are in 90 percent of seabirds ; they are in table salt , and also in most tap water samples across the world. More than 80 percent of these marine plastics come from … microplastics get into the drains by one way or the other and it is unclear how many wastewater treatment plants can actually filter them out. Some studies suggest that up to 90 … less mundane one: What efforts are being taken to address this problem? Part 2 of this series tackles that question. 2780 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions …
… and financing tools. Renewable thermal technologies comprise a range of products—from solar water heaters to district energy systems—all designed to use renewable energy in the cooling … whether or not consumers choose to adopt renewable thermal technologies. Through a series of in-depth interviews across the range of RTT stakeholders, the findings revealed … Climate Change, while at the same time advancing implementation of our Comprehensive Energy Strategy.” Download full copies of the reports here . Clean Energy Circularity Building …
… of the effort to move toward a low-carbon intensive economy. Aligning the understanding of risk, return and value creation is a crucial step to bring in private capital to support … milestone toward incentives alignment. Building on positive examples such as the Louisiana Water Synergy Project , championed by USBCSD, can scale private investments in green … milestone toward incentives alignment. Building on positive examples such as the Louisiana Water Synergy Project , championed by USBCSD, can scale private investments in green …
… later, in front of a packed auditorium as part of the Bright Lights, Green Sights speaker series, she reflected on those early days. In the beginning, she said, customers showed up … immediately, she had investors, who wanted returns, and she, too, needed a personal exit strategy. In her mind, L'Oréal USA proved the ideal owner. “I wanted to be with an industry … immediately, she had investors, who wanted returns, and she, too, needed a personal exit strategy. In her mind, L'Oréal USA proved the ideal owner. “I wanted to be with an industry …
… to young eco-ventures. The first of these companies promotes sustainable growth of the seawater desalination industry. The second looks to accelerate ecological and economic … as the coal industry loses its regional hold. “Thirty years ago desalination-produced water wasn’t needed in vast quantities,” said Michael Warady (F&ES/SOM ‘17), CEO of Maike … While offering a nearly limitless supply of freshwater, desalination also poses a series of environmental challenges, including the ecologically destructive discharge of a …
… practices. Second, rapid deforestation and soil erosion from farming can degrade air and water quality. This can also cause public health and social justice concerns. Depleted … motivated by sustainable development, ecosystem services, and social benefits. Spreading risk across a broader coalition of investors in a single fund helps to reduce the risk of … forefront of sustainable supply-chain investments. They have faced growing pressures for corporate sustainability and environmental stewardship. More fundamentally, they are …
… Spring, have seen the rise of environmentalism and the subsequent evolution of corporate social responsibility. A quick scan of sustainability events over this period … these events was difficult, if not impossible to predict at the time, but in hindsight the risks or contributing factors are clear. So, to some degree, all of these events qualify as … availability of technology, and just as climate change will impact weather, coastlines and water scarcity around the world. Sustainability challenges also carry the potential for …
… They see that nature and ecosystems can be part of the solution. Marshes absorbing floodwaters. Mangroves and reefs protecting coastal communities. Trees cleaning our air. They are … these disciplines together. Evidence Base for Nature-based Solutions “Engineers are too risk averse.” I’ve heard that from our scientists working to incorporate nature in engineers’ designs. But it is natural for engineers to need to know how …
… don't even recognize. Our trust that the lights will turn on when we flip a switch, or that water will flow from a faucet. When Paul Lussier introduced the panel for CBEY's … by backing away from $2billion in sales of tobacco products), Levi's (reimagining the water needs of its jeans), Starbucks (being purpose-driven with new college tuition … don't even recognize. Our trust that the lights will turn on when we flip a switch, or that water will flow from a faucet. When Paul Lussier introduced the panel for CBEY's …
… I returned to graduate school almost three years ago planning to transition to a career in corporate sustainability. Understanding the economic benefits that corporate environmental … its second (and much more powerful) wave. Companies have mobilized to reduce environmental risks, optimize resource consumption and minimize costs, and even captured a growing market … aim to address problems such as climate change, urban air pollution, biodiversity loss, water inaccessibility, or poor marine health. The occurrences of these conversations in some …