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Startup Developing Technology to Purify Water with Ultrasound
U.K.-based startup Aquavus is developing a new technology that uses ultrasound to purify and desalinate seawater and clean contaminated water. The system uses powerful ultrasound to blast impure water...
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#SB14London: Innovating for Sustainability - A Game of Two Halves?
Julian Borra of the Thin Air Factory and Thomas Kolster, author of Goodvertising, provided another immensely entertaining and engaging presentation from SB ’14 London’s main stage in Tuesday’s...
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GRSB Approves Global Principles, Criteria for Sustainable Beef
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) has announced that its membership has overwhelmingly approved global Principles and Criteria for defining sustainable beef and sustainable beef...
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Novelis to Convert all Beverage Can Sheets to High-Recycled Content evercan™...
Novelis, producer of aluminum rolling products, has announced a new commitment to convert all of its beverage can body sheet production to its evercan sheet by the end of 2017.This new commitment means...
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CDP Identifies 853 Water Risks Threatening Growth For World's Largest Companies
Two-thirds of the world's largest companies are reporting exposure to water risks, some of which have potential to limit growth, according to a new report by CDP. The news comes amid mounting...
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#SB14London: How Anglian Water Is Guiding Users to 'Keep It Clear'
New at SB London this year was the Activation Hub— a dedicated space where attendees can come together to discuss themes from the conference, share knowledge, ask questions and get involved in deeper...
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Collaborative Business Campaign Helps UK Residents Be Energy Aware, Save £300...
A collaborative business effort, led by UK charity Business in the Community, brought together representatives from business and Government to tackle energy efficiency in the home.The fortnight...
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Japanese Firm Joins BCtA to Promote Public Health in Uganda
Saraya Co., Japanese manufacturer of hygiene and sanitation products, has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with an initiative to decrease healthcare associated infections in Uganda.Saraya...
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Booming Solar Industry Failing to Report on Internal Sustainability
Only seven companies representing just a quarter of the total photovoltaic (PV) module market share responded to the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition’s (SVTC) Fifth Annual 2014 Solar Scorecard, which...
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#SB14London: Barry Digs Deep Into Challenges, Lessons Learned as M&S Embarks...
As Marks & Spencer’s Plan A programme moves into a new phase — that of engagement — the company’s director of sustainable business, Mike Barry took to the stage Tuesday evening at SB ’14 London to...
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#SB14London: The Holy Grail - Building Movements for Behavior Change at Scale
On Tuesday afternoon, I joined three inspiring speakers at SB ’14 London to learn more on how to create lasting and impactful movements for social good. The session was hosted by Dan Burgess, who runs...
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#SB14London: The Value of Deeper Collaboration to End Deforestation
Another Tuesday afternoon panel brought together a diverse team of industry figures who shared insights surrounding problems of deforestation and the measures that have been taken to halt the process...
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Timberland, Omni United Launch First Tire-to-Shoe Lifecycle Brand
Timberland has announced a collaboration with tire manufacturer and distributor Omni United to create the first tires ever purposely designed to be recycled into footwear outsoles after their journey...
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#SB14London: Heineken Reveals Secrets of Successful Intersection of...
Michael Dickstein, Global Sustainable Development Director at Heineken International, and Kirsten Barnhoorn, Heineken’s former global sustainability leader, led this interactive Q&A session...
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#SB14London: How Model Behavior Is Helping Companies Drive Sustainability...
On Tuesday at SB ’14 London, I was privileged to join Matt Loose and Zoe Arden of SustainAbility at their afternoon breakout workshop. They were presenting their recent publicationModel Behavior,...
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Report: Sustainability Leaders Gaining Ground in Global Boardrooms
Sustainability leaders have increasing influence over decision-making, strategy and budgets in boardrooms worldwide, according to a new report by analyst firm Verdantix.The report, Global Survey 2014:...
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Denmark Sets 100% Renewable Energy Goal for 2050
Denmark has announced an ambitious goal to wean itself off of fossil fuels and power the entire country with renewables by 2050.What sets the Scandinavian country apart from other countries is that it...
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How Leadership on Sustainability Shapes Smart Regulatory Policy
This past year, we’ve seen some bold action by companies in what we’ve dubbed the business-policy nexus, and it’s taking several different forms. Some have been calling for state or federal action on...
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Social Enterprise Using Low-Cost Kiosks to Provide Drinking Water in Rural India
India-based social enterprise Spring Health has announced plans to join the Business Call to Action (BCtA) and provide safe drinking water to two million customers in rural India by 2017 to improve the...
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7 Tips for Creating Social Value by Empowering Young People
As we prepare to unveil the Top 25 Under 25 year-olds working in sustainable business as part of the 2degrees New Generation initiative later this year, the latest Sustainable Brands London event...
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