Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Corporate stories about Responsible Production & the Circular Economy across 3BL's network.

Latest in Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Can a 16-Mile Stretch of Road Become the World's First Sustainable Highway?
"The Ray" is an ambitious project to convert a Georgia highway into a road that isn't horrible for the environment.
Fifty-Nine Percent of Americans Now Aware of Fair Trade Certified™ Products
New research from Fair Trade USA and NMI reveals jump in consumer awareness of Fair Trade Certified label to fifty-nine percent.
No, Coffee Pods Aren't Killing the Planet
Drowsy German bureaucrats in Hamburg will soon have one less option for a mid-afternoon caffeine jolt, after the city banned single-serve coffee machines such as Nespresso from government buildings.
The Electronics Supply Chain Can Thrive in the Circular Economy
Pamela Gordon blogs over at EBN about her experiences with the Circular Economy Executive Education Course.
The Dutch Approach to the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation
The “Dutch Approach,” is a multi-stakeholder partnership approach that would facilitate a platform for cooperation between EU governments, third party compliance firms and civil societies. Susanne continued to outline that the PPP would be an institution built for knowledge, leadership, downstream customer networking, traceability and compliance reporting, and a platform to accurately identify conflict-affected and high risk regions.
Life in the Data Center: Recognizing Common Hazards for Data Center Workers
Data centers contain critical company infrastructure and private customer information. These assets must be kept secure and functional 24/7 to maintain and enhance company business and brand reputation.

But it is not just the data and equipment that is essential to data center functionality—how do companies put worker safety and well-being, along with environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance as a top priority, while meeting the rigorous demands of business objectives?
An Unrealistic Hypothetical
This is why it’s so important that we increase fuel efficiency in our vehicles. Driving-as-usual is horribly wasteful. It’s harmful to our environment and it forces us to spend money on things we don’t really care about.