Measuring Sustainability: STBAH virtual networking event
Join the Sustainable Technologies Business Acceleration Hub and a panel of experts for their breakfast networking event.
Source: www.stbah.org
Join the Sustainable Technologies Business Acceleration Hub and a panel of experts for their breakfast networking event.
Source: www.stbah.org
S’well is a global brand on a mission to create positive change in the world by minimizing single-use plastic consumption through its creation of fashionable water bottles and, recently, reusable straws and snack/ food containers.
Just like any battery technology, saltwater batteries store electricity for use at a later time. The main difference between saltwater batteries and other energy storage options (for example, lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries) is their chemistry. In saltwater batteries, a liquid solution of salt water is used to capture, store, and eventually discharge energy. Whereas a traditional lithium-ion battery uses the element lithium as its primary ingredient for conducting electricity, a saltwater battery uses sodium, the same element found in table salt.
Reconnecting with nature key for sustainability People who live in more built up areas and spend less free-time in nature are also less likely to take actions that benefit the environment, such as recycling, buying eco-friendly products, and environmental volunteering. The finding of a new study led by the University of Exeter indicates that policies to preserve and develop urban green spaces, and support urban populations reconnect with nearby nature, could help meet sustainability targets and reduce carbon emissions.
These past few months have been a flurry of packaging and sustainability conferences. From Minneapolis to Paris, it has been rewarding to participate in the global discussion on making packaging systems more sustainable.
Analyst Patrick Moorhead discusses the circular economy and the potential business benefits it holds for IT departments who choose to engage in it.
With all the fun and festive decorations, delicious cocktails, and endless holiday-themed appetizers and desserts it is one of the best times of year to bring friends and family together and just enjoy the season of giving. Unfortunately, the holidays can also come with some not so eco-friendly…