November 28, 2016
One hundred seventy-two million pounds of turkey. Forty million pounds of mashed potatoes. Thirty-eight million pounds of stuffing. The list goes on.
Environment
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U.S. Chamber Foundation Launches New Project: “Beyond 34: Recycling and Recovery for A New Economy”
November 16, 2016
Aims to Foster Circular Economy Practices in Businesses and Communities
November 14, 2016
On November 15, communities large and small will celebrate recycling with America Recycles Day. It is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting recycling in the United States. There is plenty to celebrate.
October 18, 2016
The Best Environmental Stewardship Corporate Citizenship Award recognizes businesses that innovate and help create a more sustainable future.
October 3, 2016
New business models lie at the heart of the circular economy, a restorative or regenerative economic model in which resources are endlessly cycled back into supply chains and waste does not exist. Accenture has identified five circular business models companies can leverage – singly or in combination – to generate resource productivity improvements in innovative ways that also cut costs, generate revenue, and enhance customer value and differentiation.
August 25, 2016
[Editor's Note: Attendees on the second annual Circular Economy Delegation Tour to Phoenix on October 20-21 will have the opportunity to explore how Reimagine Phoenix works first
August 19, 2016
In Kenya, less than eight percent of land today is used for crop and feed production, and less than 20 percent of land is suitable for cultivation due to degraded and poor soils. But there is great potential for small-scale farmers in Kenya to understand, manage and improve their soils to reach
August 18, 2016
[Editor's Note: This post originally appeared on UPS Longitudes.]
August 1, 2016
Businesses and governments both know that we need a more regenerative and restorative econmic model.
July 14, 2016
Why is wasterwater considered an important aspect of sustainability?