This document discusses greenwashing, which is when companies make false claims about being environmentally friendly to sell products. It defines greenwashing and provides examples of companies that have engaged in it. The document outlines the "Six Sins of Greenwashing" according to a 2010 Terrachoice study, which are hidden trade-offs, no proof, vagueness, lesser of two evils, irrelevance, and fibbing. It also provides tips to avoid being misled by greenwashing claims in real life, such as reading the fine print, doing independent research, and being wary of buzzwords and major event sponsors.
This document discusses eco-friendly or green products. It defines green products as those that are environmentally friendly and do not cause harm. It provides examples of green cars that are fuel efficient and green foods that are grown sustainably. The document discusses why green products are increasingly important due to issues like global warming. It also outlines some benefits of green products like improved health and environmental sustainability. Finally, it summarizes some key factors of various green products like LED lights, natural gas, and energy efficient appliances.
This document discusses solid and hazardous waste. It notes that developed countries produce the majority of hazardous waste. Various methods for managing solid and hazardous waste are discussed, including reducing waste production, reuse, recycling, composting, burning, burying, and long-term storage. Integrated waste management is presented as using a variety of these strategies together. Citizen action and policy changes are needed to further encourage waste reduction and sustainable management.
The document discusses the challenges of plastic recycling and opportunities for growth. It notes that only a small percentage of plastics are currently recycled due to challenges such as the chemical properties of some plastics and the high costs of recycling relative to producing new plastic. However, recycling plastic bottles can provide energy savings. The document recommends increased government legislation and standards, manufacturer design of recyclable products, and collaboration across industries to support plastic recycling growth.
The document summarizes a sustainable procurement workshop that was held on February 11th, 2011. During the workshop, participants were split into groups and given two tasks: 1) List the sustainability impacts associated with the full life cycles of printer paper and bottled water products. 2) List ways that these impacts could be reduced. For each product, the groups identified impacts such as deforestation, transportation emissions, manufacturing waste, and disposal impacts. They also suggested ways to reduce impacts, like using recycled materials, procuring from more local suppliers, minimizing use, and recycling. Useful websites on sustainable procurement were also listed.
This document summarizes a presentation about plastics and corporate social responsibility. It begins with discussing facts about plastic waste pollution, including that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is larger than Mexico. It then discusses how businesses can improve plastic waste by innovating alternatives to plastic packaging, setting recycling standards, and investing in recycling solutions. The document concludes with discussing initiatives by Culligan Water to promote water filtration systems as alternatives to plastic water bottles.
Plastics and Climate Change: How Single-Use Packaging is Fueling the Crisisplasticpollutioncoalition
Over 99% of plastic is made from fossil fuels, and greenhouse gases are emitted at every stage of the plastics life cycle. Yet, even as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that “climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying,” big brands like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestlé (including BlueTriton, formerly Nestlé Waters North America) are increasing their production of single-use plastics and packaging—driving a petrochemical expansion that threatens the global climate as well as communities and ecosystems around the world.
The September 2021 webinar featured Judith Enck, President of Beyond Plastics and former Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under President Obama, who discussed the nexus between plastic production and climate change, including the immense environmental justice impacts, and Graham Forbes, Global Project Leader of the Plastic-Free Future campaign at Greenpeace, who discussed Greenpeace USA's new report, The Climate Emergency Unpacked: How Consumer Goods Companies are Fueling Big Oil's Plastic Expansion. The panel was moderated by Jen Fela, Director of Communications at Plastic Pollution Coalition.
Recycling is the process of diverting waste materials from the waste stream to be sorted and used to produce new products. Manufacturing with recycled materials requires less energy and resources than using raw materials. Recycling helps preserve the environment by reducing the number of trees cut down for paper and conserving natural resources and energy. The greatest benefits of recycling are preventing pollution and making manufacturing more sustainable by using recycled rather than raw materials.
This document discusses greenwashing, which is when companies make false claims about being environmentally friendly to sell products. It defines greenwashing and provides examples of companies that have engaged in it. The document outlines the "Six Sins of Greenwashing" according to a 2010 Terrachoice study, which are hidden trade-offs, no proof, vagueness, lesser of two evils, irrelevance, and fibbing. It also provides tips to avoid being misled by greenwashing claims in real life, such as reading the fine print, doing independent research, and being wary of buzzwords and major event sponsors.
This document discusses eco-friendly or green products. It defines green products as those that are environmentally friendly and do not cause harm. It provides examples of green cars that are fuel efficient and green foods that are grown sustainably. The document discusses why green products are increasingly important due to issues like global warming. It also outlines some benefits of green products like improved health and environmental sustainability. Finally, it summarizes some key factors of various green products like LED lights, natural gas, and energy efficient appliances.
This document discusses solid and hazardous waste. It notes that developed countries produce the majority of hazardous waste. Various methods for managing solid and hazardous waste are discussed, including reducing waste production, reuse, recycling, composting, burning, burying, and long-term storage. Integrated waste management is presented as using a variety of these strategies together. Citizen action and policy changes are needed to further encourage waste reduction and sustainable management.
The document discusses the challenges of plastic recycling and opportunities for growth. It notes that only a small percentage of plastics are currently recycled due to challenges such as the chemical properties of some plastics and the high costs of recycling relative to producing new plastic. However, recycling plastic bottles can provide energy savings. The document recommends increased government legislation and standards, manufacturer design of recyclable products, and collaboration across industries to support plastic recycling growth.
The document summarizes a sustainable procurement workshop that was held on February 11th, 2011. During the workshop, participants were split into groups and given two tasks: 1) List the sustainability impacts associated with the full life cycles of printer paper and bottled water products. 2) List ways that these impacts could be reduced. For each product, the groups identified impacts such as deforestation, transportation emissions, manufacturing waste, and disposal impacts. They also suggested ways to reduce impacts, like using recycled materials, procuring from more local suppliers, minimizing use, and recycling. Useful websites on sustainable procurement were also listed.
This document summarizes a presentation about plastics and corporate social responsibility. It begins with discussing facts about plastic waste pollution, including that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is larger than Mexico. It then discusses how businesses can improve plastic waste by innovating alternatives to plastic packaging, setting recycling standards, and investing in recycling solutions. The document concludes with discussing initiatives by Culligan Water to promote water filtration systems as alternatives to plastic water bottles.
Plastics and Climate Change: How Single-Use Packaging is Fueling the Crisisplasticpollutioncoalition
Over 99% of plastic is made from fossil fuels, and greenhouse gases are emitted at every stage of the plastics life cycle. Yet, even as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that “climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying,” big brands like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestlé (including BlueTriton, formerly Nestlé Waters North America) are increasing their production of single-use plastics and packaging—driving a petrochemical expansion that threatens the global climate as well as communities and ecosystems around the world.
The September 2021 webinar featured Judith Enck, President of Beyond Plastics and former Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under President Obama, who discussed the nexus between plastic production and climate change, including the immense environmental justice impacts, and Graham Forbes, Global Project Leader of the Plastic-Free Future campaign at Greenpeace, who discussed Greenpeace USA's new report, The Climate Emergency Unpacked: How Consumer Goods Companies are Fueling Big Oil's Plastic Expansion. The panel was moderated by Jen Fela, Director of Communications at Plastic Pollution Coalition.
Recycling is the process of diverting waste materials from the waste stream to be sorted and used to produce new products. Manufacturing with recycled materials requires less energy and resources than using raw materials. Recycling helps preserve the environment by reducing the number of trees cut down for paper and conserving natural resources and energy. The greatest benefits of recycling are preventing pollution and making manufacturing more sustainable by using recycled rather than raw materials.
The document discusses how going green is good for business. It argues that green practices can save businesses money through reduced energy and water usage, help improve corporate image, and attract higher quality employees. Some key points made include that energy audits can identify ways to cut costs, sustainable buildings require less spending on utilities, and green companies have an advantage in recruiting and retaining employees who want to work for environmentally responsible businesses.
Plastic waste is a growing problem, with an estimated 3 million tonnes produced annually in India alone. Currently only 7% is recycled. Various types of plastics are identified by numbers 1-7 based on their chemical makeup. The top two recycled types are PETE (1) and HDPE (2) which can be used to make new bottles and other products. While recycling saves energy and resources over producing new plastic, it also faces challenges like cost, contamination between types, and potential health issues from recycled materials. Researchers are working on ways to use waste plastic as a fuel source without pollution as an alternative to dumping in landfills. Individual actions like refusing plastic straws and reusing containers can help reduce plastic waste
The scope and characteristics of people friendly and eco-friendlyBedbyas Pokhrel
The scope and characteristics of people-friendly and Eco-friendly production systems. We make paid presentations too. For more detail mail us on bedbyaspokhrel@gmail.com
This document presents a sustainability marketing plan to decrease plastic bag use on the Penn State Behrend campus. The plan's goal is to encourage students to use reusable alternatives to plastic bags and properly recycle plastic bags. This model could then be expanded to other Penn State campuses and nationwide. The plan identifies college students living in residence halls and apartments as the target market. It proposes promoting reusable bags through free distribution on campus and various advertising, social media, and publicity strategies. Charting bag usage data could help evaluate the plan's impact on sustainability by reducing plastic pollution and encouraging environmentally-friendly habits in students.
The document discusses plastic pollution and the environmental issues caused by plastic. It notes that plastic persists in the environment for a long time and ends up in oceans and waterways, harming wildlife. While plastic has many uses, the document discusses how plastic is not truly recycled and instead is usually downcycled into lower quality materials. Much of the plastic waste generated is not recycled and ends up polluting the environment. The prevalence of plastic is an environmental problem because of the persistence of plastic in the natural world.
At the start of July 2018, selected national retailers made a decision to remove single-use plastic bags from stores. In this latest Hot Topic from, IRI assesses what the implications of the move could be, and what retailers can do to mitigate some of the negative PR surrounding the phase-out.
Hospitality Sustainability Presentation at Cornell University Oct15 2007Neel Inamdar
The document discusses sustainability in the hospitality industry. It provides statistics on buildings' environmental impacts and perceived advantages of green building. It then outlines recommendations and best practices for hotels to implement more sustainable operations, including establishing environmental policies, training staff, conducting audits, reducing energy and water usage, improving waste management, sustainable purchasing, and supporting local communities. The overall document provides guidance to hotel managers on transitioning to more sustainable business practices.
Future of plastic_recycling_full_with_environmental_impact_and_agplastics_slidesAndy Glass
The document discusses a new plastic recycling technology called JET that can transform mixed, contaminated plastic waste into high-value end products. It notes that currently less than 10% of plastic waste is recycled due to issues with sorting and purity requirements. JET claims it can accept and recycle virtually all plastic waste regardless of type or contamination by directly manufacturing products from the mixed materials. This allows it to create value from plastic films and flexible packaging that typically have low recycling rates. JET aims to establish regional facilities near plastic waste sources to create a circular economy.
The document discusses plastic recycling techniques. It outlines different types of plastics and their applications. The life cycle of plastic is examined using a water bottle as an example. Key steps in the recycling process are collection, separation, and processing using techniques like manual sorting. Specific techniques for separating plastic mixtures are described, such as using an air table to separate PVC from PVC/PP mixtures. Recycling plastic saves energy and resources compared to producing new plastic from raw materials. The document concludes that recycling is important to reduce environmental impacts and plastic waste in landfills.
The document discusses the reuse of waste plastics. It notes that plastic waste is a major problem in India, with over 10,000 tons generated daily. Plastics do not biodegrade and cause environmental pollution when burned. The document proposes solutions like using waste plastics in road and house construction. Plastics can strengthen roads, increase their lifespan, and create jobs while reducing environmental impact. Waste plastics are also useful for low-cost housing construction as bottles are stronger and more durable than bricks. In conclusion, reusing plastics in construction provides environmental and economic benefits while reducing plastic waste.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ON PERCEPTION OF PEOPLE TOWARD PLASTIC BAG Sandeep Mane
This presentation summarizes research on people's perceptions of plastic bags. It conducted surveys that found 100% of people are aware of plastic bag dangers but 59% don't use alternatives. It analyzed the problem of plastic pollution and consumption of over 500 billion plastic bags annually worldwide. The conclusion is that reusable bags are a better option than paper or plastic, and strategic taxes and government policies can effectively limit plastic bag use.
Sustainability in the Chemical Industry: From Theory to Practice - OxitenoRevista H&C
This document provides information about Oxiteno, a Brazilian company that produces surfactants and other chemicals. It operates 12 industrial units around the world, including locations in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Uruguay and the United States. The document discusses Oxiteno's focus on sustainability across its environmental, social and economic impacts. It provides details on Oxiteno's waste reduction efforts, greenhouse gas emissions reductions projects, and use of renewable raw materials in its product lines. People and community engagement are also emphasized as important aspects of Oxiteno's sustainability strategy.
Collaborative Efforts on Sustainability in the Home Care Industry: Opportunit...Revista H&C
Collaborative efforts on sustainability in the home care industry face opportunities and challenges. While collaboration can help advance sustainability goals by sharing costs and risks, industry still faces barriers from consumers unwilling to accept trade-offs or pay higher prices. Social media now offers a way for industry to interact with consumers, and gamification strategies on social media may help educate consumers and shape behaviors to support sustainability.
http://www.polychem-usa.com/recycling-services/ | Of all the plastic thrown away every year, only 9% of it is recycled. Un-recycled plastics have a large negative effect on the environment and the economy, and US businesses can have a big part in reducing that impact by sorting their plastic waste and purchasing items made from post-consumer plastic.
Consumer goods companies are examining their environmental impacts and implementing more sustainable practices. The document discusses trends toward more sustainable products and consumer demand for brands that use sustainable practices. It also outlines best practices from companies like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Starbucks in areas like water stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and investor dialogue regarding sustainability efforts. The future holds opportunities to improve sustainability through reducing packaging, recycling, and sustainable sourcing.
During Plastic Pollution Coalition's August webinar, we discussed ways to reduce plastic pollution during and after the pandemic. Panelists talked about to prevent plastic pollution in your daily life, and advocate for local governments and businesses to help reduce plastic pollution during this unprecedented time. The webinar was moderated by Jackie Nuñez, Founder of The Last Plastic Straw and & Advocacy Program Manager at Plastic Pollution Coalition, and panelists included: Eve Fox, Digital Director, Beyond Plastics; Cassia Patel, Program Director, Oceanic Global, and Lindsey Hoell, Co-Founder & CEO, Dispatch Goods. The webinar took place on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
Inspiring Sustainability through Meetings & EventsMrooksby
The document discusses the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainability in the meetings and events industry. It provides an overview of GMIC's mission, history, and activities in promoting green meetings. Key points include that GMIC has over 500 members in 19 countries, works to set sustainability standards and policies for the industry, and defines a green meeting as one that minimizes environmental impact throughout all stages of planning and execution.
Fujitsu has implemented several green logistics initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including measuring and reducing transport-related CO2 emissions. It formed a green logistics committee in 2006 to enhance partnerships and promote reductions across procurement, product transport, delivery, and recovery. Fujitsu is meeting Japan's revised energy conservation law and tracking greenhouse gas emissions. It works to optimize packaging, storage and transportation through activities like modal shifting and joint projects with logistics partners. Fujitsu also employs an environmental management system to structure its environmental activities.
The document discusses how going green is good for business. It argues that green practices can save businesses money through reduced energy and water usage, help improve corporate image, and attract higher quality employees. Some key points made include that energy audits can identify ways to cut costs, sustainable buildings require less spending on utilities, and green companies have an advantage in recruiting and retaining employees who want to work for environmentally responsible businesses.
Plastic waste is a growing problem, with an estimated 3 million tonnes produced annually in India alone. Currently only 7% is recycled. Various types of plastics are identified by numbers 1-7 based on their chemical makeup. The top two recycled types are PETE (1) and HDPE (2) which can be used to make new bottles and other products. While recycling saves energy and resources over producing new plastic, it also faces challenges like cost, contamination between types, and potential health issues from recycled materials. Researchers are working on ways to use waste plastic as a fuel source without pollution as an alternative to dumping in landfills. Individual actions like refusing plastic straws and reusing containers can help reduce plastic waste
The scope and characteristics of people friendly and eco-friendlyBedbyas Pokhrel
The scope and characteristics of people-friendly and Eco-friendly production systems. We make paid presentations too. For more detail mail us on bedbyaspokhrel@gmail.com
This document presents a sustainability marketing plan to decrease plastic bag use on the Penn State Behrend campus. The plan's goal is to encourage students to use reusable alternatives to plastic bags and properly recycle plastic bags. This model could then be expanded to other Penn State campuses and nationwide. The plan identifies college students living in residence halls and apartments as the target market. It proposes promoting reusable bags through free distribution on campus and various advertising, social media, and publicity strategies. Charting bag usage data could help evaluate the plan's impact on sustainability by reducing plastic pollution and encouraging environmentally-friendly habits in students.
The document discusses plastic pollution and the environmental issues caused by plastic. It notes that plastic persists in the environment for a long time and ends up in oceans and waterways, harming wildlife. While plastic has many uses, the document discusses how plastic is not truly recycled and instead is usually downcycled into lower quality materials. Much of the plastic waste generated is not recycled and ends up polluting the environment. The prevalence of plastic is an environmental problem because of the persistence of plastic in the natural world.
At the start of July 2018, selected national retailers made a decision to remove single-use plastic bags from stores. In this latest Hot Topic from, IRI assesses what the implications of the move could be, and what retailers can do to mitigate some of the negative PR surrounding the phase-out.
Hospitality Sustainability Presentation at Cornell University Oct15 2007Neel Inamdar
The document discusses sustainability in the hospitality industry. It provides statistics on buildings' environmental impacts and perceived advantages of green building. It then outlines recommendations and best practices for hotels to implement more sustainable operations, including establishing environmental policies, training staff, conducting audits, reducing energy and water usage, improving waste management, sustainable purchasing, and supporting local communities. The overall document provides guidance to hotel managers on transitioning to more sustainable business practices.
Future of plastic_recycling_full_with_environmental_impact_and_agplastics_slidesAndy Glass
The document discusses a new plastic recycling technology called JET that can transform mixed, contaminated plastic waste into high-value end products. It notes that currently less than 10% of plastic waste is recycled due to issues with sorting and purity requirements. JET claims it can accept and recycle virtually all plastic waste regardless of type or contamination by directly manufacturing products from the mixed materials. This allows it to create value from plastic films and flexible packaging that typically have low recycling rates. JET aims to establish regional facilities near plastic waste sources to create a circular economy.
The document discusses plastic recycling techniques. It outlines different types of plastics and their applications. The life cycle of plastic is examined using a water bottle as an example. Key steps in the recycling process are collection, separation, and processing using techniques like manual sorting. Specific techniques for separating plastic mixtures are described, such as using an air table to separate PVC from PVC/PP mixtures. Recycling plastic saves energy and resources compared to producing new plastic from raw materials. The document concludes that recycling is important to reduce environmental impacts and plastic waste in landfills.
The document discusses the reuse of waste plastics. It notes that plastic waste is a major problem in India, with over 10,000 tons generated daily. Plastics do not biodegrade and cause environmental pollution when burned. The document proposes solutions like using waste plastics in road and house construction. Plastics can strengthen roads, increase their lifespan, and create jobs while reducing environmental impact. Waste plastics are also useful for low-cost housing construction as bottles are stronger and more durable than bricks. In conclusion, reusing plastics in construction provides environmental and economic benefits while reducing plastic waste.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ON PERCEPTION OF PEOPLE TOWARD PLASTIC BAG Sandeep Mane
This presentation summarizes research on people's perceptions of plastic bags. It conducted surveys that found 100% of people are aware of plastic bag dangers but 59% don't use alternatives. It analyzed the problem of plastic pollution and consumption of over 500 billion plastic bags annually worldwide. The conclusion is that reusable bags are a better option than paper or plastic, and strategic taxes and government policies can effectively limit plastic bag use.
Sustainability in the Chemical Industry: From Theory to Practice - OxitenoRevista H&C
This document provides information about Oxiteno, a Brazilian company that produces surfactants and other chemicals. It operates 12 industrial units around the world, including locations in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Uruguay and the United States. The document discusses Oxiteno's focus on sustainability across its environmental, social and economic impacts. It provides details on Oxiteno's waste reduction efforts, greenhouse gas emissions reductions projects, and use of renewable raw materials in its product lines. People and community engagement are also emphasized as important aspects of Oxiteno's sustainability strategy.
Collaborative Efforts on Sustainability in the Home Care Industry: Opportunit...Revista H&C
Collaborative efforts on sustainability in the home care industry face opportunities and challenges. While collaboration can help advance sustainability goals by sharing costs and risks, industry still faces barriers from consumers unwilling to accept trade-offs or pay higher prices. Social media now offers a way for industry to interact with consumers, and gamification strategies on social media may help educate consumers and shape behaviors to support sustainability.
http://www.polychem-usa.com/recycling-services/ | Of all the plastic thrown away every year, only 9% of it is recycled. Un-recycled plastics have a large negative effect on the environment and the economy, and US businesses can have a big part in reducing that impact by sorting their plastic waste and purchasing items made from post-consumer plastic.
Consumer goods companies are examining their environmental impacts and implementing more sustainable practices. The document discusses trends toward more sustainable products and consumer demand for brands that use sustainable practices. It also outlines best practices from companies like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Starbucks in areas like water stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and investor dialogue regarding sustainability efforts. The future holds opportunities to improve sustainability through reducing packaging, recycling, and sustainable sourcing.
During Plastic Pollution Coalition's August webinar, we discussed ways to reduce plastic pollution during and after the pandemic. Panelists talked about to prevent plastic pollution in your daily life, and advocate for local governments and businesses to help reduce plastic pollution during this unprecedented time. The webinar was moderated by Jackie Nuñez, Founder of The Last Plastic Straw and & Advocacy Program Manager at Plastic Pollution Coalition, and panelists included: Eve Fox, Digital Director, Beyond Plastics; Cassia Patel, Program Director, Oceanic Global, and Lindsey Hoell, Co-Founder & CEO, Dispatch Goods. The webinar took place on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
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The document discusses the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainability in the meetings and events industry. It provides an overview of GMIC's mission, history, and activities in promoting green meetings. Key points include that GMIC has over 500 members in 19 countries, works to set sustainability standards and policies for the industry, and defines a green meeting as one that minimizes environmental impact throughout all stages of planning and execution.
Fujitsu has implemented several green logistics initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including measuring and reducing transport-related CO2 emissions. It formed a green logistics committee in 2006 to enhance partnerships and promote reductions across procurement, product transport, delivery, and recovery. Fujitsu is meeting Japan's revised energy conservation law and tracking greenhouse gas emissions. It works to optimize packaging, storage and transportation through activities like modal shifting and joint projects with logistics partners. Fujitsu also employs an environmental management system to structure its environmental activities.
This document discusses facilitating the transition to a circular economy in the Americas through the Closed Looped Cycle Production in the Americas (CLCPA) program. It provides an overview of CLCPA activities in countries like Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Panama, and Ecuador. These include increasing awareness of circular economy practices, developing policy recommendations, and promoting the adoption of closed-loop approaches by companies. It also describes an ongoing CLCPA project in Trinidad and Tobago seeking sustainable alternatives to replace styrofoam food containers with the goals of finding recyclable and biodegradable packaging solutions.
The document discusses waste management and the importance of adopting environmentally sound practices. It defines different types of waste and their sources. Improper waste management can negatively impact human health, the environment and climate change. The summary recommends reducing, reusing, recycling, and properly disposing of waste. It also advocates implementing environmental management systems to systematically evaluate and improve an organization's environmental practices and performance.
The document discusses creative practices and environmental choices. It outlines that reducing CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050 is needed to prevent catastrophic climate change. Transforming to a low-carbon society will require energy conservation, alternative energy sources, innovative technologies, and behavioral changes. Creative businesses can adapt to these needs by reducing waste, choosing sustainable materials and energy sources, and implementing practices like recycling and composting. Analysis tools can help measure a business' carbon footprint and embodied energy to guide more environmentally friendly choices.
The document discusses various policy drivers in California related to climate change, oceans and waterways pollution prevention, and safer consumer products. It provides information on California's goals and programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, achieve 75% recycling rates by 2020, and reduce toxics in products. The workshop discussed developing a model policy for packaging reform in California, with ideas around extended producer responsibility programs, minimum recycled content requirements, and incentives to promote design for recyclability and source reduction.
Green Talks LIVE: Global Plastics Outlook: Policy Scenarios to 2060OECD Environment
Plastic pollution is one of the great environmental challenges of the 21st century, causing wide-ranging damage to ecosystems and human health. With a growing global economy and population, global plastics use is projected to nearly triple by 2060 from 2019 levels. Plastic leakage to the environment is also projected to double, with stocks of accumulated plastics in rivers and oceans projected to more than triple by 2060. Achieving the global goal of eliminating plastic pollution to prevent worsening impact to the environment and human health requires shared objectives and co-ordinated efforts at the global level.
What comprehensive measures can countries implement to combat this growing plastics issue? What policy packages can target all phases of the plastics lifecycle? What action can be taken at both the regional and global level?
On 21 June 2022, experts explored these questions and more during a presentation of the forthcoming OECD report Global Plastics Outlook: Policy Scenarios to 2060. The report provides a set of coherent projections on plastics to 2060, including plastics use and waste as well as the environmental impacts linked to plastics, especially leakage to the environment.
The webinar included a presentation of the key projections and two policy packages to bend the plastic curve, for a better understanding of the environmental benefits and economic consequences of adopting more stringent policies.
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices BSBSUS201 - Powerpo...JuanPulgarn3
This document discusses participating in environmentally sustainable work practices. It covers a range of topics related to sustainability including the environmental issues at the earth, national and local levels. Specific issues that businesses can impact like electricity use, climate change, waste production, and packaging are discussed. The need to measure resource use and reduce environmental hazards is also covered. Activities are included throughout to engage the reader in applying the concepts to their own work or industry.
This document outlines an agenda for a waste management presentation. The agenda includes discussing the waste hierarchy, life cycle assessment and how it relates to rethinking waste, examples of LCA counterintuitive results, tools and calculation approaches for waste, and what the state of Minnesota is doing regarding waste reduction. Key points from the document include that the waste hierarchy guides discards management but not purchasing decisions, and that attributes like recyclability and recycled content do not always correlate with reduced environmental impacts when analyzed using life cycle assessment. The document advocates using LCA and full supply chain analysis to more effectively reduce waste and environmental impacts.
The document discusses sustainable waste management and resource efficiency. It promotes reducing waste at the source through the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle). Effective waste management requires considering the entire lifecycle of products and materials. It should prioritize waste prevention over disposal or recycling. The growing waste problem is exacerbated by population growth, urbanization, and unsustainable consumption patterns. Current approaches often do not view waste as a resource or support the informal waste sector. A more circular economy is needed that minimizes resource use and keeps materials in use.
Sustainability of Pulp and Paper Sector.Winnings and Challenges Pedro Toledo Piza
This document discusses the sustainability of the pulp and paper sector. It notes key international environmental conferences and principles of sustainability adopted in Brazil. It addresses myths against the pulp and paper sector, the concept of sustainability, and corporate governance from a new perspective focused on triple bottom line impacts. The document outlines sustainability efforts of the pulp and paper industry in Brazil, including legal compliance, ecological planning, partnerships, and environmental monitoring. It discusses trends in the industry including new technologies, products, and a focus on social and environmental benefits.
This document discusses waste management and the effects of improper waste disposal. It defines different types of waste, sources of waste generation, and the environmental and health impacts of waste. The document calls for reducing, reusing, recycling, and properly disposing of waste through various initiatives. These include employee education, preventing waste during manufacturing, and adopting ecologically sound waste management systems. It also discusses implementing environmental management systems to systematically evaluate and improve an organization's environmental performance and waste impacts.
United Nation's ambassidor's Presentation on World Environmental DayHammadAwan37
"Join us on World Environmental Day as we embark on a transformative journey towards a sustainable and green future. Our presentation, curated by the esteemed United Nations member, delves into the crucial realms of environmental protection, sustainability, and the promotion of lush greenery for a healthier planet.
This impactful presentation will shed light on the 3Rs method—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle—as a cornerstone for responsible consumption and waste management. Discover innovative techniques and strategies to minimize our ecological footprint and foster a circular economy that ensures the longevity of our precious resources.
Together, let's explore actionable steps to safeguard our environment, mitigate climate change, and create a harmonious balance between human activities and the natural world. This World Environmental Day, be part of the global movement for a greener, more sustainable tomorrow."
This presentation summarizes the BITES program, which assists businesses to improve sustainability and competitiveness through more efficient resource usage. It provides an overview of the program structure and modules on topics like energy efficiency, waste management, and transport. Case studies are presented showing cost savings from reduced energy, waste and water usage. The final results summarize impacts across 22 participating businesses, including over £320,000 in cost savings and reductions in electricity, gas, water and waste. Contact information is provided for those interested in the program.
Application & Benefits of Eco-friendly paper sticksShantiproducts
The adoption of eco-friendly paper sticks travels an expansive range of applications across various industries. One such solution for earning speed is the adoption of eco-friendly paper sticks.
GreenBiz 16 Workshop Slides: "Closing the Loop to Advance a New Economy"GreenBiz Group
Slides for "Closing the Loop to Advance a New Economy". With the take-make-waste linear model no longer viable, companies are actively pursuing alternative models such as the circular economy, which has captured the imagination of the private sector as a viable approach for decoupling economic growth from resource constraints. The circular economy, an industrial model that is restorative or regenerative by design and intent, aims to keep products, components, and materials at their highest utility at all times, and represents an opportunity worth in excess of $1 trillion for the global economy. In this session, we will explore how companies can leverage circular economy principles and best practices to help eliminate waste throughout the value chain and improve the bottom line.
3D printing has the potential to be more sustainable by producing better products with less resources and impact, but certain key factors must be respected. Life Cycle Assessment is a tool that can evaluate the full environmental impact of 3D printing and identify opportunities for improvement. For 3D printing to be considered sustainable, targets must be set using tools like the IPAT calculator to understand resource needs based on population and affluence increases. The impacts must also be measured across the entire life cycle from manufacturing to disposal.
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Larry Tweed, Market Systems Advisor,
USAID Competitiveness, Trade, and Jobs in Central Asia, Kazakhstan is guest speaker for a CILT International webinar on 'The importance of human capital in Covid-19 Recovery’
Mohamad B.Jamil, Partner MEIRC Training and Consultancy, Dubai is guest speaker for CILT international webinar on 'The importance of human capital in Covid-19 Recovery’
Lt Col (Retd) Kevin Byrne, international aviation expert, and Past International President of CILT is Guest Speaker for CILT international webinar on Wednesday 15th July 2020.
Marina Kuznechevskaya, International Aviation Expert and Member of Advisory board of IATA Cargo and Passenger committees is Guest Speaker for CILT international webinar on Wednesday 15th July 2020.
A Guide to AI for Smarter Nonprofits - Dr. Cori Faklaris, UNC CharlotteCori Faklaris
Working with data is a challenge for many organizations. Nonprofits in particular may need to collect and analyze sensitive, incomplete, and/or biased historical data about people. In this talk, Dr. Cori Faklaris of UNC Charlotte provides an overview of current AI capabilities and weaknesses to consider when integrating current AI technologies into the data workflow. The talk is organized around three takeaways: (1) For better or sometimes worse, AI provides you with “infinite interns.” (2) Give people permission & guardrails to learn what works with these “interns” and what doesn’t. (3) Create a roadmap for adding in more AI to assist nonprofit work, along with strategies for bias mitigation.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Food safety, prepare for the unexpected - So what can be done in order to be ready to address food safety, food Consumers, food producers and manufacturers, food transporters, food businesses, food retailers can ...
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
Sustainable Packaging: Are we missing the big picture
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Ed Roberts
Regional Sustainability Director – EMEA
Sealed Air
Sustainable Packaging:
Are We Missing the Big Picture?
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“Urgent and Dramatic Action”
“The world has already passed one degree of warming as carbon emissions have
ballooned since the 1850s… Many low-lying countries may disappear under the sea if the
1.5°C limit is breached… keeping below this limit will require urgent and dramatic action
from governments and individuals alike”
“Global warming is on track to break the 1.5°C mark by around 2040”
Report of the 48th session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,
Incheon, South Korea, 1-5 October 2018
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Ocean
Plastics
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What is Ocean Plastics Made of?
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
“As it turns out, of the 79,000 metric tons of
plastic in the patch, most of it is abandoned
fishing gear—not plastic bottles or packaging
drawing headlines today.
A comprehensive new study… found that fishing
nets account for 46 percent of the trash, with the
majority of the rest composed of other fishing
industry gear… Scientists estimate that 20
percent of the debris is from the 2011 Japanese
tsunami.”
Laura Parker
National Geographic
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/03/great-pacific-garbage-patch-plastics-
environment/
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Comparing Material Carbon Footprints
12,600
12,800
13,000
13,200
13,400
13,600
13,800
14,000
14,200
14,400
kgCO2e
AirCap® E200 AirCap® E100
AirCap® E100 and AirCap® E200
1,041
kgCO2e
shipped from Kettering to a distributor 120 km/75 miles away100,000m
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Sustainable
Materials
Water
Energy
Waste & Effluent
Land Use
GHG
Emissions
Transport.
Supply Chain
Compliance
Design & Operation
Health & Wellbeing
Inclusion
Social
Responsibility
Stakeholder
Satisfaction
Sustainability of
“what it does”
• One positive attribute does
not mean sustainable
• Often negative
consequences
associated with the
positive attribute
• Environmental, social
and economic factors
• May not address an actual
customer need
• Negative impacts may
be detrimental to
customer need
• Ignores other customer
needs
• Recyclable
• Recycled
• Bio-based
• Biodegradable
• Compostable
• ...
Social
Environmental
Environmental impact of “it”
Typical Environmental Attributes
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“What it is” v “What it Does”
Paper v Plastic
• Paper is heavier and bulkier with less
cushioning at equivalent weights
• Increased Damage
• Waste
• Customer dissatisfaction
• Energy
• Transportation
• GHG
• Transportation
• Dimensional weight
• Energy
• GHG
• Increased H&S Risk
• Manual Handling
• Inclusion
• Manual Handling
CFP Paper = 1.49 kgCO2e/kg*
CFP LDPE = 2.94 kgCO2e/kg*
* Typical European values from independent LCA database
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Units at 25 kgCO2e Each
GHG Saving
No Packaging
Units Sold
Damage in Transit
100,000
5%
Units Made & Shipped 105,000
Unit GHG 2,625,000 kgCO2e
Packaging GHG 0 kgCO2e
Transportation GHG 86.1 kgCO2e
TOTAL GHG 2,625,086 kgCO2e
–
Paper
100,000
2%
102,000
2,550,000 kgCO2e
7,650 kgCO2e
290.7 kgCO2e
2,557,941 kgCO2e
GHG Saving – 67,145 kgCO2e
–
Plastic
100,000
2%
102,000
2,550,000 kgCO2e
4,500 kgCO2e
259.0 kgCO2e
2,554,759 kgCO2e
70,327 kgCO2e
3,182 kgCO2e
Plastic
100,000
0%
100,000
2,500,000 kgCO2e
4,500 kgCO2e
253.9 kgCO2e
2,504,754 kgCO2e
120,332 kgCO2e
53,187 kgCO2e
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NewAir® IB Case Study
NewAir® IB replaced paper in an e-commerce customer…
• Throughput velocity improved 10% (economic)
• Improved labour efficiency over €360,000 (economic)
• Damaged packages reduced by 20% (economic, social, environmental)
• Overall improvement in customer experience (social)
• Replacement costs reduced by over €2.7 million (economic)
• Reduced packaging waste >900,000 kg (environmental)
• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions ~10 million kgCO2e (environmental)
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Sustainability Mapping
• Identifies key customer needs across 13
environmental and social metrics
• Reflects priorities of the CEO and organisation
• Facilitates alignment of needs and solution
• Facilitates meaningful sustainability discussions
• Tells us that sustainability is becoming MORE broad
and MORE important, not less
• Tells us that customers even within the same market
have different needs
Priority 1’s
Priority 2’s
Priority 3’s
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Logistics
DHL FedEx UPS XPO
Produced from information in the public domain in 2016/7
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Ahold IntermarchéMercadona
Produced from information in the public domain in 2016/7
Retail
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3
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How Packaging Choice Can Impact
Corporate Goals
Source: The impact of plastic packaging on life cycle energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in Europe Executive Summary, July 2011, Denkstatt
X3.6 X2.2 X2.7
ALTERNATIVESPLASTICS ALTERNATIVESPLASTICS ALTERNATIVESPLASTICS
18.4 million
tonnes p.a.
18.4 million
tonnes p.a.
1010 million GJ
p.a.
2250 million GJ
p.a.
97.4 million
tonnes p.a.
36.3 million
tonnes p.a.
TOTAL MASS
FOR THE SAME FUNCTIONAL UNIT
ENERGY
IN TOTAL LIFE CYCLE
CO2 EMISSIONS
IN TOTAL LIFE CYCLE
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ed.roberts@sealedair.com
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