Industrial ecology

Ping An Launches Upgrade of Green Finance Activities to Support China's Goal of Carbon Neutrality

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Articles, Natural environment, Industrial ecology, Natural Resources, Resource economics, Environmentalism, Investment, Green economy, Green politics, Eco-investing, Sustainable development, Sustainability

Through its financial product and service innovations, Ping An will support China\'s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, help combat global climate change, and promote sustainable social development.\nIn the letter, Ping An proposes a series of performance targets for green finance, leveraging the Group\'s strengths in finance, including green insurance, green investment and green credit.

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Through its financial product and service innovations, Ping An will support China\'s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, help combat global climate change, and promote sustainable social development.\nIn the letter, Ping An proposes a series of performance targets for green finance, leveraging the Group\'s strengths in finance, including green insurance, green investment and green credit.
It also commits to adopting measures to support green growth and sustainable development.
The committee will oversee a Green Finance Office, and member companies will also set up their own green finance offices.
Ping An will continue to fulfill its corporate social responsibilities, empower financial services with technologies, support the real economy with financial services, and fully support China\'s development of a green finance system and a green economy.\n'

Coty Lands Industry First With Sustainability Certificate for Lancaster Sun Care Products

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

****\nSue Y. Nabi, Chief Executive Officer at Coty, said: \xe2\x80\x9cSustainability is the ultimate driver of innovation and brands like Lancaster are creating outstanding products that are truly clean and green.

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****\nSue Y. Nabi, Chief Executive Officer at Coty, said: \xe2\x80\x9cSustainability is the ultimate driver of innovation and brands like Lancaster are creating outstanding products that are truly clean and green.
Today\xe2\x80\x99s consumer rightly expects that their favorite products also deliver when it comes to environmental performance.
A C2C Certified Material Health Certificate is awarded to products that meet the Material Health requirements of the multi-attribute Cradle to Cradle Certified\xe2\x84\xa2 Product Standard.
Through the Cradle to Cradle Certified\xc2\xae Products Program, the Institute sets the global standard for products that are safe, circular and made responsibly.

REN Clean Skincare Launches an Industry First Initiative to Reduce Cosmetics Packaging Waste

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Monday, April 19, 2021

Manufacturing, Environment, Cosmetics, Retail, Packaging, Waste, Industrial ecology, Packaging, Packaging waste, Caudalie, Waste minimisation, Articles, Economy, Secondary sector of the economy

b'REN Clean Skincare announces #WeAreAllies, a campaign defying industry convention by forming an alliance with four competitors: Biossance, Caudalie, Herbivore and YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE.

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b'REN Clean Skincare announces #WeAreAllies, a campaign defying industry convention by forming an alliance with four competitors: Biossance, Caudalie, Herbivore and YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE.
Led by REN\xe2\x80\x99s CEO, Arnaud Meysselle, the brands unite with a shared goal helping tackle the environmental crisis regarding packaging waste, almost 70% of which currently ends up in landfill in the US*.\nThis press release features multimedia.
Each allied brand has also committed to more planet-friendly packaging*** by the year 2025.
Taking action to reduce waste in the beauty industry is a challenge; together we can share ideas and pioneer new solutions to reduce packaging waste while raising awareness and inspiring other brands to join us with their sustainability efforts.

Kroger Celebrates Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Momentum in 2020

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Articles, Nutrition, Food and drink, Hunger, Waste minimisation, Industrial ecology, Zero waste, Food waste, Limbic system, Kroger, Food security, Sustainable Development Goal 2

"In 2020, we continued to deliver on the principles of our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste commitment, focusing on ways to support food insecure individuals and families and reduce waste across our entire organization.

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"In 2020, we continued to deliver on the principles of our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste commitment, focusing on ways to support food insecure individuals and families and reduce waste across our entire organization.
We have made considerable progress, and the momentum we\'ve achieved shows that the Kroger Family of Companies is always striving for a better tomorrow.
"\nThe continued economic impacts of COVID-19 reflect the relevance and impact of Kroger\'s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan.
"\nFor each store team and individual associate Zero Hero, Kroger will direct a $2,000 grant on their behalf to a local nonprofit organization of their choice that helps advance the collective mission.\nKroger\'s 2020 Zero Heroes include:\nFOOD DONATION HEROES: These are the leading teams across the country that have implemented Kroger\'s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Food Rescue program exceptionally well and redirected thousands of pounds of surplus food to their communities.\n'

Global Blue Ocean Fund - The first-of-its-kind Canadian Blue Economy investment concept

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Blue carbon, Blue economy, Industrial ecology, Natural environment, Articles

b'TORONTO, April 13, 2021 /CNW/ - The Global Blue Ocean Fund Company (the "GBOFC") is pleased to introduce the Global Blue Ocean Fund investment concept (the "GBOF").

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b'TORONTO, April 13, 2021 /CNW/ - The Global Blue Ocean Fund Company (the "GBOFC") is pleased to introduce the Global Blue Ocean Fund investment concept (the "GBOF").
Corporations selected for inclusion in the GBOF index must meet specific requirements as outlined in the Global Blue Ocean Fund brochure.\nCurrently, GBOF is strictly an investment concept.
That is why we are excited to introduce GBOF - an innovative concept that invests in the Blue Economy.
Save our oceans.\nFor more information about the Global Blue Ocean Fund Company or to obtain a copy of the Global Blue Ocean Fund brochure, please visit (globalbluefund.com)\n'

BioHiTech Global Cancels Year End 2020 Financial Results Conference Call Originally Scheduled for April 12, 2021

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Industrial ecology, Waste management, Food waste, Waste minimisation, Waste management, Articles, Biomedical waste

b'CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BioHiTech Global, Inc. ("BioHiTech" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BHTG), a sustainable technology and services company, announces today that it has cancelled the company conference scheduled to report year end 2020 financial results scheduled for Monday, April 12, 2021.\nManagement will host a conference call at a later date, to be announced in the near future.\nBioHiTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: BHTG), is a technology services company focused on providing cost-effective solutions that improve environmental outcomes.Our technologies for waste management include the patented processing of municipal solid waste into a valuable renewable fuel, biological disposal of food waste on-site, and proprietary real-time data analytics tools to reduce food waste generation.

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b'CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BioHiTech Global, Inc. ("BioHiTech" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BHTG), a sustainable technology and services company, announces today that it has cancelled the company conference scheduled to report year end 2020 financial results scheduled for Monday, April 12, 2021.\nManagement will host a conference call at a later date, to be announced in the near future.\nBioHiTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: BHTG), is a technology services company focused on providing cost-effective solutions that improve environmental outcomes.Our technologies for waste management include the patented processing of municipal solid waste into a valuable renewable fuel, biological disposal of food waste on-site, and proprietary real-time data analytics tools to reduce food waste generation.
When used individually or in combination, our solutions lower the carbon footprint associated with waste transportation and can reduce or virtually eliminate landfill usage.
In addition, we distribute a patented technology that achieves high-level disinfection of spaces such as classrooms, hotel or hospital rooms and other enclosed areas to combat the spread of viruses and bacteria without the use of harsh chemicals.Our unique solutions enable businesses, educational institutions and municipalities of all sizes to solve everyday problems in a smarter and more cost-effective way while reducing their impact on the environment.For more information, please visit www.biohitech.com .\n'

SodaStream Teams Up With PangeaSeed Foundation to Raise Awareness for Ocean Life Conservation to Celebrate Earth Month

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

SodaStream, the leading sparkling water maker, is on a mission to reduce single-use plastic waste.

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SodaStream, the leading sparkling water maker, is on a mission to reduce single-use plastic waste.
To kick off Earth Month, SodaStream is partnering with PangeaSeed Foundation, an ocean conservation non-profit, to create three limited-edition SodaStream Art for Action bottles that will help consumers actively reduce their single-use plastic waste.
A donation will be made with each bottle sold that will give back to PangeaSeed Foundations environmental education and awareness efforts.
PangeaSeed Foundation is a globally engaged nonprofit organization acting at the intersection of culture and environmentalism to further the conservation of our oceans.

Clean Earth Launches Fullcircle Advanced Waste Lifecycle Program Focusing on Zero Waste Solutions

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Monday, April 5, 2021

Articles, Harsco, Waste, Recycling, Waste minimisation, Industrial ecology, Waste management, Zero waste

CAMP HILL, Pa., April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harsco Corporation (NYSE: HSC), a global market leading provider of environmental solutions for industrial and specialty waste streams, today announces that its Clean Earth division has launched Fullcircle , an Advanced Waste Lifecycle Program.

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CAMP HILL, Pa., April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harsco Corporation (NYSE: HSC), a global market leading provider of environmental solutions for industrial and specialty waste streams, today announces that its Clean Earth division has launched Fullcircle , an Advanced Waste Lifecycle Program.
The new program strategically analyzes waste at each source of generation, then offers solutions for recycling and beneficial reuse alternatives for the material.
With Fullcircle, customers do not choose services from a pre-set, one-size-fits-all menu to dispose of their waste stream.
Rather, each solution is specifically tailored to the customers waste journey with Fullcircle developing unique sustainable solutions aligned with their waste generation, sustainability goals and growth plans.

ECOS Commits to a Cleaner Future as a Climate Positive Company

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Magazines, Periodicals, Operating systems, Environmental design, eCos, Industrial ecology, eCos, Sustainability, eCos, Regenerative design

With a vision to continuously set its sustainability standards higher, ECOS today announces that it is officially a Climate Positive company.

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With a vision to continuously set its sustainability standards higher, ECOS today announces that it is officially a Climate Positive company.
As a Climate Positive company, I hope we can inspire other companies to join us and support projects like clean energy, regenerative agriculture, and habitat restoration.
To learn more about how ECOS achieves its Climate Positive impact, go to www.ecos.com/climate-positive .
ECOS, Baby ECOS, ECOS Pets and ECOS PRO cleaners are available at major club and grocery retailers and natural foods stores throughout the U.S., internationally and online.

New Canadian Study Finds Canadians Can Reduce Household Food Waste by a Third with Just One 'Use-Up Day' Per Week

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Companies, Industrial ecology, Waste minimisation, Unilever, Food, Industry economics)

Using the tools and methods provided, participants reduced their reported food waste by a third.

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Using the tools and methods provided, participants reduced their reported food waste by a third.
Three quarters (74%) of participants said they considered using up their food to be 'easy' by following these methods.
"Reducing household food waste does not require complex physical interventions like specially organised fridges or the adoption of new, time-consuming habits.
For more information on Unilever Canada and its brands visit: www.unilever.ca
For more information on Unilever's commitment to food waste, visit: https://www.unilever.com/planet-and-society/waste-free-world/tackling-fo...