Industrial ecology

Refill Pod Cleaning Systems Becoming New Trend

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Its refill pods and reusable bottles reduce plastic waste while giving consumers a new and fun way to clean.

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  • Its refill pods and reusable bottles reduce plastic waste while giving consumers a new and fun way to clean.
  • The revolutionary cartridge-based cleaning products are the first of their kind to be introduced to the public.
  • The refill pods serve as an eco-friendly option to other cleaning products.
  • Take the sprayer and insert it into the bottle, twisting to release the cleaning solution inside the pod to mix with the water.

Flor de Caña Launches Global Zero Waste Month Campaign in an Effort to Reduce Food Waste

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Friday, July 9, 2021

NEW YORK, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This July, Flor de Caa, a Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade certified premium rum brand, kicks off its first-ever "Zero Waste Month" campaign.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This July, Flor de Caa, a Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade certified premium rum brand, kicks off its first-ever "Zero Waste Month" campaign.
  • The month-long initiative invites eco-conscious bars, restaurants and consumers to address the issue of food waste, one sustainable cocktail at a time.
  • Flor de Caa will also share zero waste inspired tips and recipes on social media for consumers to enjoy and implement at home.
  • Through this initiative, Flor de Caa aims to help reduce up to 9 tons of global food waste.

Life Cycle Analysis Indicates Favorable CO2 savings for Agilyx Chemical Recycling Technology

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

TIGARD, Ore., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Agilyx Corporation (AGLX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Agilyx AS (Euronext Growth (Oslo): "AGLX") and a pioneer in the chemical recycling of post-use plastics, announced today Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) results for its chemical recycling technology.

Key Points: 
  • TIGARD, Ore., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Agilyx Corporation (AGLX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Agilyx AS (Euronext Growth (Oslo): "AGLX") and a pioneer in the chemical recycling of post-use plastics, announced today Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) results for its chemical recycling technology.
  • Agilyx participated in the Styrenics Circular Solutions LCA, contributing data for its depolymerization technology.
  • The SCS LCA focused on closed loop recycling routes back to food contact quality, analyzing food-quality polystyrene recycling options.
  • "Our chemical recycling technology delivers a waste-to-value option for post-use plastics to get them back into the circular economy.

Life Cycle Analysis Indicates Favorable CO2 savings for Agilyx Chemical Recycling Technology

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

TIGARD, Ore., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Agilyx Corporation (AGLX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Agilyx AS (Euronext Growth (Oslo): "AGLX") and a pioneer in the chemical recycling of post-use plastics, announced today Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) results for its chemical recycling technology.

Key Points: 
  • TIGARD, Ore., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Agilyx Corporation (AGLX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Agilyx AS (Euronext Growth (Oslo): "AGLX") and a pioneer in the chemical recycling of post-use plastics, announced today Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) results for its chemical recycling technology.
  • Agilyx participated in the Styrenics Circular Solutions LCA, contributing data for its depolymerization technology.
  • The SCS LCA focused on closed loop recycling routes back to food contact quality, analyzing food-quality polystyrene recycling options.
  • "Our chemical recycling technology delivers a waste-to-value option for post-use plastics to get them back into the circular economy.

Press release - €6.1 billion to promote sustainable fisheries and safeguard fishing communities

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The new European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), adopted on Tuesday, encourages member states to invest in making the fisheries and aquaculture sectors more competitive and helping develop a sustainable blue economy, new markets and technologies.

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  • The new European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), adopted on Tuesday, encourages member states to invest in making the fisheries and aquaculture sectors more competitive and helping develop a sustainable blue economy, new markets and technologies.
  • The EU fleet lost important fishing grounds because of Brexit, the seafood value chain was paralysed because of the pandemic, and there was pressure to reach an agreement in the WTO on fisheries subsidies.
  • "Next stepsThe regulation will enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
  • The previous EMFF budget covering 2014 to 2020 amounted to 6.4 billion EUR.

Flor de Caña and bars to reduce 9 tons of food waste through sustainable cocktails

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Friday, July 2, 2021

Reducing food waste is one of the best ways to fight climate change, according to FAO.

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  • Reducing food waste is one of the best ways to fight climate change, according to FAO.
  • LONDON, July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Flor de Caa, a carbon neutral and sustainably produced premium rum, has launched a global initiative called "Zero Waste Month" that invites eco-conscious bars, restaurants and consumers around the world to join forces to reduce food waste, one sustainable cocktail at a time.
  • The sustainable cocktails are made with Flor de Caa rum, which is Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade certified, and with ingredients derived from re-purposed food scraps or leftovers from the local community.
  • They are working alongside Flor de Caa to raise awareness through social media on the issue of food waste and inspire bars, restaurants and consumers to become agents of change and help reduce food waste in their own communities.

Indiana-based Energy Company Expanding Operations in Offices across the Globe

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Our focus is on helping our clients improve in the area of energy efficiency and the team across all of our offices at Skill Demand Energy have done a tremendous job."

Key Points: 
  • Our focus is on helping our clients improve in the area of energy efficiency and the team across all of our offices at Skill Demand Energy have done a tremendous job."
  • The jobs that Skill Demand Energy is planning to create will cover multiple disciplines within the energy sector, according to Thorpe.
  • About Skill Demand Energy: Skill Demand Energy works with utility companies and their consumers in the designing, implementing and verifying of energy efficiency programs.
  • Skill Demand Energy is a nationally certified minority-owned company with a direct emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

New USDA Resources to Promote Reduction of Food Loss and Waste

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

In a one-minute video , USDA's Food Loss and Waste Liaison Dr. Jean Buzby demonstrates different ways to prevent food waste.

Key Points: 
  • In a one-minute video , USDA's Food Loss and Waste Liaison Dr. Jean Buzby demonstrates different ways to prevent food waste.
  • The video messages and visuals are also available as a soundbites & b-roll package to allow customized storytelling about preventing food waste.
  • In addition, an infographic (available in PDF and PNG formats) presents streamlined steps to reducing food waste at home.
  • On July Fourth and all summer long, USDA encourages consumers to use four simple steps to reduce food waste at home.

A Brand Embassy for Sustainable Beauty: AROMATICA opens a zero-waste complex cultural space in Seoul, Korea

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Monday, June 28, 2021

NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --South Korean sustainable beauty brand AROMATICA has opened the doors ofAROMATICA ZERO STATION - a complex cultural zero-waste space located in South Korea.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --South Korean sustainable beauty brand AROMATICA has opened the doors ofAROMATICA ZERO STATION - a complex cultural zero-waste space located in South Korea.
  • A space where consumers can experience and purchase all AROMATICA products.
  • Up to 97% of AROMATICA products are made with 100% post-consumer recycled plastic and 90% recycled glass.In addition, there are various eco-friendly brand zero-waste goods.
  • AROMATICA called upon sustainable creatives to create upcycled furniture made of disposable masks, glasses, and papers for the zero-waste space.

A Brand Embassy for Sustainable Beauty: AROMATICA opens a zero-waste complex cultural space in Seoul, Korea

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 28, 2021

NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --South Korean sustainable beauty brand AROMATICA has opened the doors ofAROMATICA ZERO STATION - a complex cultural zero-waste space located in South Korea.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --South Korean sustainable beauty brand AROMATICA has opened the doors ofAROMATICA ZERO STATION - a complex cultural zero-waste space located in South Korea.
  • A space where consumers can experience and purchase all AROMATICA products.
  • Up to 97% of AROMATICA products are made with 100% post-consumer recycled plastic and 90% recycled glass.In addition, there are various eco-friendly brand zero-waste goods.
  • AROMATICA called upon sustainable creatives to create upcycled furniture made of disposable masks, glasses, and papers for the zero-waste space.