Treating the World with Care: General Mills Global Responsibility

Tue, 08/01/2017 - 12:05

Is it Time to Rethink Humanitarian Insurance?

Wed, 08/02/2017 - 09:00

Can Businesses Override The White House When It Comes To The Environment?

Fri, 07/28/2017 - 12:00

According to new research published in Nature Climate Change, we have even less time to address the impact of climate change.

Biomimicry @ 20: A Conversation with Janine Benyus

Wed, 07/26/2017 - 11:00

Joel Makower of GreenBiz interviews Janine Benyus 20 years into her Biomimicry journey.

Queensland Renewable Fuels Association to Partner with below50 to Scale Up Development and Use of Low-Carbon Fuels

Tue, 07/25/2017 - 14:00

Today at the BIO World Congress on Industrial Technology, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Queensland Renewable Fuels Association (QRFA) signed a partnership agreement to scale up the development and use of low-carbon fuels through WBCSD’s below50 initiative.

Helping Reduce Food Waste in Canada

Thu, 07/27/2017 - 09:00

Tetra Tech’s evaluation of the potential of food waste reduction strategies in Canada was highlighted in Recycling Product News in June 2017. For a National Zero Waste Council-commissioned study, Tetra Tech and Boston Consulting identified that adopting proven actions and technologies could reduce approximately four million tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHG) generated in Canada annually. Tetra Tech’s team is Leading with Science to examine prevention and sustainable management practices for addressing the vast amount of food waste.

Pledge to Be Inconvenient

Mon, 07/24/2017 - 10:00

A decade after AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH brought climate change into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution.

Pay Attention to The Ray, Urges WheelRight's John Catling

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 14:20

Development of a connected and sustainable highway needs dedicated leaders within institutions, companies and governments. Europe should take heed of The Ray initiative in the US, argues John Catling

Republic Services Expands its Natural Gas-Powered Fleet in Northern Ohio

Fri, 07/21/2017 - 13:35

Republic Services of Northern Ohio announced today the addition of 25 compressed natural gas (CNG) powered trucks to its fleet. The new CNG-powered trucks are replacing older, diesel-powered trucks, and help to reduce unwanted noise and air emissions in the communities they serve. The expansion includes a new CNG fueling station and highly advanced maintenance facility, which will enable more efficient operations and service for customers throughout Lorain, Cuyahoga and Medina counties.

Turning Asia’s Flood Waters into Opportunities

Wed, 07/19/2017 - 13:00

Utilities throughout the Asia Pacific region are investing in advanced stormwater management strategies to improve resource resilience and overall water sustainability.