November 15, 2019
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This year marks the 22nd anniversary of America Recycles Day (ARD). On this day, Americans celebrate by renewing their pledge to recycle.
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October 17, 2019
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The rapid increase in consumer awareness of plastic pollution has given way to a movement to ban or replace many consumer items that are made from plastic. We are seeing this everywhere—politics, media, and consumer preference trends.
October 10, 2019
Hyper-efficient buildings, circular clothing and fashion, sustainable manufacturing, eliminating food waste, innovation in energy—the Pittsburgh business community painted a perfect picture of what a system-wide approach to sustainability and a circular economy look like in action.
July 19, 2019
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By 2021, shoppers in the U.S. alone will spend up to $150 billion on sustainable products, representing a quarter of all goods sold. Looking back from 2018 to 2017, sales of sustainable products grew by almost 6%, higher than their non-sustainable competitors.
April 22, 2019
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In honor of Earth Day, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is excited to share some of the latest initiatives and cross-sector partnerships aimed to steward the planet’s resources.
April 10, 2019
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In today’s world, every city wants to be cleaner, greener, and more sustainable. The path to this goal starts at the most basic level—the management of a city’s waste and recycling in a timely and efficient manner. This is one of the core functions of a well-run city.
March 22, 2019
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For recyclers in today’s markets, it’s not easy being green. The value of recyclables is down and the loads entering material recovery facilities (MRFs) are contaminated with non-recyclables.
January 31, 2019
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A cultural shift is changing how businesses operate – and interact with customers.
January 11, 2019
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DSM North America is committed to driving economic prosperity, environmental progress, and social advances to create a sustainable world. It’s through this mission that the company develops innovative solutions to solve some of society’s toughest challenges.