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You may have already heard about the circular economy, perhaps as a part of your company’s sustainability strategy or just in passing. Chances are you’re still wondering what it actually is and what it has to do with you and your business.
When Groupon doubled-down on slashing its product waste and carbon emissions, the retail giant didn’t go it alone.
Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Fourth Annual Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit May 9—10 in Washington, D.C. Applying sustainability and circular economy principles can bring enormous business value—through both risk mitigation and new revenue opportunities. Forward-thinking business leaders recognize the potential of this approach, but often find it difficult to communicate these concepts and their value internally and externally to consumers and value chain partners.
Congratulations to the 2017 Best Environmental Stewardship Finalists!
Today, approximately 54 percent of the global population lives in an urban area, and the United Nations expects that by 2050, urban dwellers will make up 66 percent of the population. With the global rise of urbanization, we are becoming increasingly disconnected from our food sources.
Editor’s Note: Enerkem is a sponsor for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Business Delegation Tour: The Circular Economy in Action located in New York City.
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Orlando are hosting a “think-tank style” workshop on Thursday, October 19. This invitation-only event will bring together business leaders, recycling planners, and key stakeholders in the City of Orlando and Orange County to collaborate around a sustainable system that positively impacts our recycling rate.
Project Aims to Foster Sustainable Economic Development for Businesses and Communities
