Consumers asked to favor electronic products containing recycled plastics; firms to build recycled plastic into design, ease plastic recovery for reuse.A European Commission-funded project supported by the United Nations is calling for consumers to demand electronic and electrical products made…
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Members discuss how WTO can support efforts to create a circular economy, tackle plastic pollution —…
The latest issue of the TRIMIS Digest is now available. It takes a look at efficient and sustainable urban freight transport. Automation, electrification and shared mobility in urban freight takes a look at the opportunities and challenges of using technology to change the urban freight system. Automation, electrification and shared mobility are the key technologies in this sector.
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), a leading health and well-being company, has announced that Humana Pharmacy customers have started receiving temperature-sensitive medications in new environmentally-friendly, cold-insulated packaging. “At Humana, we recognize the undeniable link between our physical health and the health of the environment. We have a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and are investing our time and resources to help make a difference for our planet.” The packaging is made from molded biodegradable expanded polystyrene (EPS) resins, which means it is designed to decompose more than 90% over four years in most landfills. Additionally, inside each new package, customers will now find long-lasting refrigerant gel packs, which are filled with a non-toxic biodegradable gel that can be washed down the kitchen sink.
E.ON and Nissan have successfully deployed 20 vehicle-to-grid (V2G) chargers as part of a trial to demonstrate how electric vans and cars could play a role in supporting the UK grid and provide a profitable and sustainable solution for business fleets. The install at Nissan’s European Technical Centre in Cranfield is the first in a large-scale V2G trial co-funded by Innovate UK.
These small steps have been a giant leap for companies’ bottom lines.
Terry Soloman Dugbo is currently serving more than seven years in prison for e-waste crimes…