… decided it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain Poncho, sourced from 100% Brazilian sugarcane and made through a process that also sequesters carbon, … took the $25,000 prize. The Impact According to the United Nations Environment Programme , people around the world produce 300 million tons of plastic annually, and half that is for … their inventory. Thousands of ponchos are being produced for sporting events, university tour groups and music events. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the two even started a “Ponchos …
… 15% of all clothing donated or reused, Hand Me Up (HMU) hopes to change perceptions and encourage clothing reuse by creating a positive shopping experience for busy parents. In turn, … to include both an online store where individual pieces of clothing can be purchased and community-based pop-up shops. “The goal of Hand Me Up is to improve the experience of shopping for secondhand children’s clothing,” says Mazzeo. “By helping to change people’s perception of resale and reducing demand for environmentally harmful “fast …
… the SDGs last year, making commitments that span safe working conditions and responsible resource management. Some breakout discussions around this topic stressed that companies should … strategy should dispel this belief. Instead, publically aligning with the SDGs can be a source of competitive advantage. D - Dedicate resources according to materiality Conducting a … into business that achieves social good. The apparel sector employs more than 75 million people globally—mostly women—and is well-positioned to create shared value that promotes …
… across a range of companies to campus to discuss their work and professional journeys. The conference reinforced many of the themes that have arisen in that series, while … Development Goals (SDGs) were a frequent topic of discussion and the subject of a four-hour tutorial. The SDGs are a set of 17 goals and 169 targets that the world aims to … sector. Though sustainability teams are relatively tiny at large corporations—a few dozen people out of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of employees—these teams tend to be …
… available from these programs are generally not consistent across state borders, discouraging information sharing and comparative analysis. Policymakers want metrics that … as are access to enough qualified installers, competitiveness with conventional energy sources, and an efficient utilization of equipment, both geographically and over time. A … it presents a context within which renewable thermal metrics can be systemized. Because our analysis includes stakeholders who are interested in non-financial (as well as …
… About 8 million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every year. That’s roughly 500 pounds per second. The result is predictable: … across the world. More than 80 percent of these marine plastics come from land-based sources. As a result, plastic has become a subject of increased scrutiny, particularly … other chemicals.) One can safely assume that ingestion of marine plastic debris, whether by people or other animals, therefore means taking a concentrated dose of toxic chemicals in …
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