Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

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Recycling Plastics, Reusing Water
Recycling plastics can save landfill space and conserve energy and water that would have been used to make new materials, among other benefits. But mechanical recycling also comes with its challenges.
Dow
Global Electronics Council (GEC) Announces Initiative To Advance Decarbonization of Solar Panel Production
The Global Electronics Council (GEC), a non-profit organization founded to promote sustainable electronics, today announced the addition of criteria within its EPEAT ecolabel system focused on decarbonizing the supply chain for solar panel production.
CRB’s Moses Featured in the Washington Post
Tony Moses, Ph.D., Fellow – Product Innovation, contributes to the conversation around alternative proteins, specifically precision fermentation for lab-grown dairy, in a recent article with The Washington Post.
CRB
Enhancing the Quality of Mechanically Recycled Plastics
EVOWASH™ helps accelerate the global transition to a circular economy for plastics
Dow
KOCH INVESTS: As Demand Accelerates, Boosting Lithium Brine Development in North America
Koch Minerals & Trading, a diverse global trading, logistics and investment company, is making a $252 million investment in Compass Minerals to support phase-one development of the company’s Great Salt Lake resource.
The Home Depot Exclusive Supplier RYOBI Leads the Cordless Power Industry with a Focus on Sustainability
RYOBI began selling cordless power tools nearly 30 years ago and has since grown into a sustainability leader in the battery-powered lawn and garden industry. They became an exclusive partner of The Home Depot in 2000 and continue to innovate every single year.
10 Sustainable or B-Corp Baby Brands Protecting Our Children and Their Future
​Building upon my response to a McKinsey article about customers focusing on sustainability, backed up by their wallets, it is no surprise that consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the impact their spending has on the products they buy.
Essity First To Produce Tissue in a CO2-Free Production Process Using Renewable Hydrogen
Hygiene and health company Essity has made another breakthrough on its journey to net-zero emissions by 2050. In a recently concluded pilot, Essity became the first company in the industry to produce tissue in a CO2 emission-free production process using renewable hydrogen.
Can A Digital Supply Chain Help Create Zero Food Waste?
At the SAP.iO Foundries Sustainable Agriculture Latin America Demo Day, a group of startups presented solutions to help transportation providers reduce waste through better services that enable greater speed, more transparency and agility, and increased efficiency.
SAP
Forest Positive Approach Is Key Driver of Industry Progress and Credibility on Deforestation, Forest 500 Results Show
To create a forest positive future for climate, people, and nature, businesses must take action quickly and at scale to address deforestation, forest degradation, and conversion risks in their supply chains.