Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Is the New Plastic Economy a Blueprint to Design a Circular Future?

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation thinks so. In a new report issued entitled The New Plastics Economy: Rethinking the Future of Plastics, the Foundation looks at the plastics lifecycle through the lens of the circular economy and examines concrete steps that can be taken towards system-wide change.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Plastics News Profiles One Company's Unique Approach to Healthcare Plastics Recycling

Plastics News has a great new piece about the work Triumvirate Environmental Inc is doing to recycle healthcare plastics by transforming them into plastic lumber through their subsidiary brand Best Plus.

AI & Technology

Certifying Sustainability and Transparency in the Apparel Industry

On February 5th, Bard MBA in Sustainability spoke with Eric Henry, President of TS Designs. TS offers the most sustainable t-shirts and printing options on the planet. They use organic cotton, recycled materials and even an organic “dirt to shirt” grown and made in North Carolina shirts and use water based inks. They also use on site solar, wind and compost power to power much of their facilities.

Awards & Rankings

Mars, Incorporated Awarded 2016’s Climate Leadership Award for Organizational Leadership by EPA

At Mars, sustainability is central to delivering growth we can be proud of. Striving for the highest environmental standards across all our operations ensures the Mars. Inc. family of brands can thrive for generations to come. That’s why we’re honored to be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the recipient of this year’s Climate Leadership Award for Organizational Leadership.

Environment

Ceres Commends U.S.-Canadian Agreement on Climate and Energy and the Arctic

Investors and companies are concerned that methane emissions pose a serious threat to climate stability, accelerating the rate of warming in the near term and threatening infrastructure and economic harm. Curbing this air pollution from existing sources as well as new facilities will help confront climate change while also promoting economic growth and regulatory clarity.

Research & Reports

2015 Sustainability Report Available Online

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) published its annual Year in Review and Sustainability Report today, detailing the progress made in 2015 despite challenging economic conditions.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Pipeline Failure Spill Site

On client detected a drop in pressure on their pipeline in Wisconsin. Approximately 1,302 barrels (54,684 gallons) of gasoline were released as a result of a pipeline seam failure. The spill was discovered in an area of farms, large homes and sub-divisions with over 200 potable wells within a one mile radius of the spill. Our client required immediate and large scale emergency response services and environmental support.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Global Site Decommissioning

A global oil and gas company required final decommissioning at a former terminal and blending facility that had been idle for almost a decade. The 2.5 acre site, located in South Africa, required the removal of all above and below ground structures, underground utilities, process equipment, buildings, concrete slabs and foundations.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: EHS Professional Outsourcing

Our clients needed comprehensive health and safety in-house support at both local and global facilities but were faced with budget restraints.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Machine Safety and Risk Assessment

A global automotive supplier required an external resource to enhance their global machine safety program and develop safety risk assessments of their equipment.

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