Ecological economics

Europi Property Group and Bedrock Capital Partners launch Ecologis, a sustainability-driven logistics platform in Portugal

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
ESG, Philosophy, EV, Geography, Partnership, Ecological economics

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecologis is a joint venture between Europi Property Group and Portuguese Investor Bedrock Capital Partners.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecologis is a joint venture between Europi Property Group and Portuguese Investor Bedrock Capital Partners.
  • The partnership with Bedrock is at the core of this and we look forward to expanding the platform further."
  • João Tenreiro Gonçalves, Executive Partner of Bedrock Capital, comments:
    "We are proud to announce the launch of Ecologis, the first sustainability focused logistics platform of scale in Portugal.
  • Ecologis offers occupiers prime logistics space in the most attractive strategic locations with direct proximity to the largest metropolitan centres in Portugal.

PureCycle to build new recycling facility in Augusta, Georgia

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Articles, Water conservation, Ecological economics, Systems ecology, Energy conversion, Recycling, Nutrient cycle, Natural environment, Academic disciplines

"We are thrilled that a solutions-oriented company like PureCycle will be joining the recycling ecosystem we're cultivating in Georgia," said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson.

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  • "We are thrilled that a solutions-oriented company like PureCycle will be joining the recycling ecosystem we're cultivating in Georgia," said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson.
  • Construction on the company's flagship Ironton, Ohio recycling facility is well underway and has already pre-sold more than 20 years of output.
  • As they build their facility and bring skilled jobs with better-than-average salaries to the area, they help in our overall plan of improving our park.
  • "We're delighted to be working with the Augusta Economic Development Authority to establish our next polypropylene purification facility," said PureCycle CEO Mike Otworth.

Tr3Dent CEO Kevin McCaffrey Selected to Speak at an Upcoming Expert Roundtable Discussion Titled: "Partner Ecosystems Beyond the Hype" on February 24, 2021

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Monday, February 22, 2021
Ecological economics, Systems ecology

To ensure success, Tr3Dent CEO Kevin McCaffrey will join a distinguished panel of experts to dispel common partner ecosystem myths and provide actionable tips.

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  • To ensure success, Tr3Dent CEO Kevin McCaffrey will join a distinguished panel of experts to dispel common partner ecosystem myths and provide actionable tips.
  • The live webinar will answer key questions such as:
    What exactly are partner ecosystems?
  • Is some form of technical platform essential to partner ecosystems?
  • What are the available and proved template models of partner ecosystems that I can use to design my own ecosystem?

Ecotourism Market to Reach $333.8 Bn, Globally, by 2027 at 14.3% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Types of tourism, Ecological economics, Physical geography, Adventure travel, Ecotourism, Natural resource management, Tourism, Coral reef, Academic disciplines, Natural Resources

"According to the report, the global ecotourism industry generated $181.1 billion in 2019, and is projected to garner $333.8 billion by 2027, witnessing a CAGR of 14.3% from 2021 to 2027.

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  • "According to the report, the global ecotourism industry generated $181.1 billion in 2019, and is projected to garner $333.8 billion by 2027, witnessing a CAGR of 14.3% from 2021 to 2027.
  • Increase in travel and tourism to unique destinations, inclination toward exploration of wildlife, coral reefs, and pristine undisturbed natural areas, and surge in focus on sustainability drive the global ecotourism market.
  • However, low availability of accommodation and limited availability of quality and hygienic restaurants at destinations hinder the market growth.
  • This is attributed topresence of large number of millennial travelers supported by increased disposable income and expansion of infrastructure.

Delayed Earth Overshoot Day points to opportunities to build future in harmony with our finite planet

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Monday, August 17, 2020
Articles, Environmental social science, Human ecology, Natural environment, Population ecology, Waste minimisation, Human overpopulation, Ecological economics, Earth Overshoot Day, Overshoot, Ecological footprint, Global Footprint Network

COVID-19 has caused humanity's Ecological Footprint to contract, pushing the date of Earth Overshoot Day back more than three weeks compared to last year.

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  • COVID-19 has caused humanity's Ecological Footprint to contract, pushing the date of Earth Overshoot Day back more than three weeks compared to last year.
  • The challenge of relaunching our economies presents countries with a unique chance to build the future we want.
  • "This year more than ever, Earth Overshoot Day highlights the need for strategies that increase resilience for all."
  • Together, we're creating a future where all of us can thrive within the limits of our one planet.

RES Makes Inc. 5000 Ten Years in a Row

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Environment, Other Energy, Other Natural Resources, Energy, Mining, Minerals, Forest Products, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Science, Other Science, Nature, Natural environment, Articles, Ecological restoration, Conservation biology, Systems ecology, Ecological economics, Habitat, Restoration ecology, Ecosystem service, Ecological resilience, RES, Inc. Media and the Inc. 5000

RES, a pioneer in ecological restoration and the industrys largest provider, ranked 2,646 in this years rollup, with a three-year growth rate of 153%.

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  • RES, a pioneer in ecological restoration and the industrys largest provider, ranked 2,646 in this years rollup, with a three-year growth rate of 153%.
  • Product line diversification and geographic expansion continue to drive growth at RES, according to Whitley.
  • RES is the nations largest environmental services operating company providing ecological restoration and water resource solutions to the public and private sector.
  • RES delivers turnkey, land-based projects that build natural resilience into ecosystems, enabling them to thrive in step with economic growth.

Managing land uses for environmental benefits

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Friday, June 19, 2020
Articles, Academic disciplines, Ecological economics, Natural environment, Land management, Land use, Regional science, Environmental degradation, Natural capital, Natural resource management, Environmental certification

Understanding the combined impacts of land use on environmental benefits could better inform decision-making and land management frameworks.

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  • Understanding the combined impacts of land use on environmental benefits could better inform decision-making and land management frameworks.
  • This POSTnote summarises the challenges of managing landscapes on a large scale to deliver multiple environmental benefits, the evidence needed, and the policy approaches that could be used to achieve this.
  • Increasing pressures such as climate change, population growth and habitat fragmentation (driven by human land use) are affecting the delivery of environmental benefits, such as clean water, carbon storage and provision of food, essential for human health and wellbeing.Fragmented land management approaches have failed to protect the biodiversity that underpins the provision of these benefits, withpatches of isolated semi-natural habitat vulnerable to damaging events and degradation, and species may be unable to move between them.The Natural Capital Committee have stated that managing land uses without overall coordination will contribute further to environmental degradation.
  • To safeguard delivery of environmental benefits an integrated approach is required, rather thanmanaging land uses in isolation.

Strategic Actions for Tourist Destinations to Minimize Impact of COVID-19 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Destinations, Travel, Vacation, Tourism, Contents, Adventure travel, Economy, Types of tourism, Articles, Ecotourism, Ecological economics

The "Strategic actions that destinations can take: Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Case Study" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Strategic actions that destinations can take: Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Case Study" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Tourism businesses and authorities can take strategic actions to reduce the impacts and restore tourism demand.
  • Tourist destinations must take action now and continue to do so once COVID-19 has been controlled to minimize negative impacts and restore tourism numbers.
  • This report provides an insight into what actions destinations can take to keep prospective travellers engaged at this trying time.

Europe’s environmental footprints exceed several safe limits

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Saturday, April 18, 2020
Articles, Natural environment, Nature, Waste minimisation, Population ecology, Environmentalism, Ecological economics, World population, Overconsumption, Sustainability, Water footprint, Ecological footprint

explores two key questions related to Europes long-term sustainability ambitions.

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  • explores two key questions related to Europes long-term sustainability ambitions.
  • The first question is how to define a safe operating space for Europe where all humanity can continue to develop and thrive.
  • The second question is whether Europes consumption, or environmental footprint, is currently smaller or larger than its estimated safe operating space.
  • Conversely, Europe does live within its limits when it comes to freshwater use, although problems with overconsumption and water scarcity remain locally and regionally.

FCA Releases 2019 Sustainability Report Highlighting Environmental, Social and Economic Initiatives

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Environmental social science, Articles, Environmentalism, Ecological economics, Natural environment, Sustainability metrics and indices, Sustainability, Ecological footprint

The 2019 Sustainability Report , released today, provides details for our stakeholders on the most relevant social, economic and environmental achievements and long-term targets expressed by the Company.

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  • The 2019 Sustainability Report , released today, provides details for our stakeholders on the most relevant social, economic and environmental achievements and long-term targets expressed by the Company.
  • FCA works to manage the societal and environmental impacts of its activities and products and to develop innovative solutions to reduce its total environmental footprint.
  • In 2019, the Company further reduced its environmental footprint on a per-vehicle-produced basis at its plants around the world.
  • For more details regarding FCA (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA), please visit www.fcagroup.com .