Industrial ecology

IKEA Canada uses food scraps as ingredients in their new cookbook

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

"In Canada, research tells us that almost two thirds of food scraps that end up as kitchen waste could have been eaten," said Johanna Andren, Head of Marketing, IKEA Canada.

Key Points: 
  • "In Canada, research tells us that almost two thirds of food scraps that end up as kitchen waste could have been eaten," said Johanna Andren, Head of Marketing, IKEA Canada.
  • IKEA Canada wants to actively reduce food waste both at home, but also across its Restaurants and food services.
  • We believe that everyone in the food chain has a role to play in preventing and reducing food waste," said Melissa Barbosa, Sustainability Manager, IKEA Canada.
  • IKEA Canada is part of Ingka Group which operates 374 IKEA stores in 30 countries, including 14 in Canada.

Smart Manufacturing, Edge Computing Poised to Surge in 2021, ISG Experts Say

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The manufacturing operating model, ISG says, is being reshaped by trends toward micromanufacturing, business-to-business sharing, regenerative manufacturing, and new business models and manufacturing ecosystems.

Key Points: 
  • The manufacturing operating model, ISG says, is being reshaped by trends toward micromanufacturing, business-to-business sharing, regenerative manufacturing, and new business models and manufacturing ecosystems.
  • Christian Decker, partner and ISG Smart Manufacturing lead, EMEA, and Dr. Daniel Gerster, director, will explore the new business models that can maximize smart manufacturing delivery and ROI and help enterprises move past current challenges of outdated, immature or incompatible technology.
  • We believe the move toward smart manufacturing will rebound aggressively this year, Decker said.
  • Edge computing acts as a liaison between legacy systems and current applications, building a more robust, connected architecture and enabling meaningful data insights, Lessin said.

FARM TO HOME launches second collection with TENCEL™ Lyocell Available Exclusively at QVC®

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Farm to Home's eco-chic new collection also includes sheet sets, pillowcases, pillows, robes and throw blankets.

Key Points: 
  • Farm to Home's eco-chic new collection also includes sheet sets, pillowcases, pillows, robes and throw blankets.
  • To co-create products using qualitative materials, the team at ECOfashion Corp / Farm to Home partnered with the Lenzing Group to integrate TENCEL fibers into this stunning collection.
  • TENCEL Lyocell is a wood based cellulosic fiber derived from sustainable wood sources.
  • Launched exclusively on QVC in 2019, Farm to Home is committed to ethical and sustainable manufacturing, certified organic, regenerative and preferred fibers, low-impact dyes, and fair trade, cradle to cradle practices.

Sphera Upgrades Life Cycle Assessment Solution with More Scope 2 and Scope 3 Data

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

The annual upgrades offer businesses comprehensive data that is mission-critical for tasks ranging from environmental product design through far-reaching technology decisions to calculating corporate carbon neutrality.

Key Points: 
  • The annual upgrades offer businesses comprehensive data that is mission-critical for tasks ranging from environmental product design through far-reaching technology decisions to calculating corporate carbon neutrality.
  • With over 300 new datasets, Product Sustainability expands the Scope 2 and 3 databases.
  • They need the most recent, relevant and reliable Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data for business operations, as sustainability transparency is becoming a critical metric for C-level executives as well as workers and consumers.
  • To learn more about Sphera's integrated approach to LCA, visit Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Software - Sphera .

Birchbox and Stasher Collaborate and Invest to Spotlight Sustainability

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

At Birchbox, we believe in our power to build the world we want to live in, and that starts with taking care of our planet, said Katia Beauchamp, ceo and founder of Birchbox.

Key Points: 
  • At Birchbox, we believe in our power to build the world we want to live in, and that starts with taking care of our planet, said Katia Beauchamp, ceo and founder of Birchbox.
  • Stasher bags are endlessly reusable and have already prevented more than one billion single-use plastic bags from ending up in our waste streams.
  • As Birchbox continues to innovate, the women-founded-and-run company is eagerly working to become a leader in industry-wide efforts toward greater sustainability and racial equity.
  • To date, Stasher has reduced more than one billion single-use plastic bags from ending up in our waste stream.

Pelican’s European Arm, Peli Products, S.L.U., Takes Further Step Toward Sustainable Business Practices

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Monday, March 1, 2021

Peli has implemented numerous initiatives at the companys plants around the globe to reduce waste and reuse materials.

Key Points: 
  • Peli has implemented numerous initiatives at the companys plants around the globe to reduce waste and reuse materials.
  • Through a partnership with Schmitz Foam Recycling, Peli is now able to recycle the excess foam that is produced from its Case Centre in the UK.
  • Peli cases are fully recyclable, supporting the European Commissions approach to waste management and the Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC).
  • Nevertheless, it must be stressed that Peli cases are not single-use plastic products that require recycling.

The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Announces Open Call for Second Innovation Fund Cohort

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Monday, March 1, 2021

Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation ("Foundation") today announced its second Innovation Fund ("Fund") open call, inviting eligible innovators with ideas and solutions to prevent food waste to submit an application by April 1 for business support and funding totaling $2.5 million in collective grants.

Key Points: 
  • Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation ("Foundation") today announced its second Innovation Fund ("Fund") open call, inviting eligible innovators with ideas and solutions to prevent food waste to submit an application by April 1 for business support and funding totaling $2.5 million in collective grants.
  • Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation is committed to helping build a more efficient and resilient food system and charitable food system in the U.S. and beyond," said Denise Osterhues, president of The Kroger Co.
  • Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation.
  • "The mission of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation is more important than ever today," said Kelly Bryan, manager of sustainability practice at Village Capital.

Agilyx and ExxonMobil Establish Cyclyx Joint Venture to Supply Plastics Recycling Industry

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

ExxonMobil joined Agilyx to become a founding member of the joint venture which is focused on helping increase plastic waste recycling.

Key Points: 
  • ExxonMobil joined Agilyx to become a founding member of the joint venture which is focused on helping increase plastic waste recycling.
  • Cyclyx will aggregate and pre-process plastic waste to meet the technical requirements of a wide range of recycling processes while ensuring reliable supply of feedstock to its customers.
  • Cyclyx aims to transform the current supply chain and help accelerate the growth of the advanced recycling industry by connecting companies looking for plastic waste solutions with customers engaged in recycling initiatives.
  • As part of the agreement, Cyclyx will help supply plastic waste feedstocks for ExxonMobil's advanced recycling projects.

Agilyx and ExxonMobil Establish Cyclyx Joint Venture to Supply Plastics Recycling Industry

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 25, 2021

ExxonMobil joined Agilyx to become a founding member of the joint venture which is focused on helping increase plastic waste recycling.

Key Points: 
  • ExxonMobil joined Agilyx to become a founding member of the joint venture which is focused on helping increase plastic waste recycling.
  • Cyclyx will aggregate and pre-process plastic waste to meet the technical requirements of a wide range of recycling processes while ensuring reliable supply of feedstock to its customers.
  • Cyclyx aims to transform the current supply chain and help accelerate the growth of the advanced recycling industry by connecting companies looking for plastic waste solutions with customers engaged in recycling initiatives.
  • As part of the agreement, Cyclyx will help supply plastic waste feedstocks for ExxonMobil's advanced recycling projects.

Metrology Parts Releases A Manufacturing Guide to Reducing Production Waste

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

BAXTER, MInn., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Metrology Parts has announced the release of their newest article: A Manufacturing Guide to Reducing Production Waste.

Key Points: 
  • BAXTER, MInn., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Metrology Parts has announced the release of their newest article: A Manufacturing Guide to Reducing Production Waste.
  • The article discusses why it is important to reduce production waste as well as cost-effective approaches to begin reducing said waste.
  • Facts pulled from sites like EPA and The World Counts to show the damage done by production waste.
  • To learn more about Reducing Production Waste, visit Metrology Parts here .