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Environmental Careers: Rose garden with trimmed hedging and stone paths

Environmental Careers: Creative and Earth-Focused Fields

September 27, 2023

There are many avenues when looking at environmental careers, and you might just come across a few wildflower opportunities that will inspire you to bloom.

Categories Ecology Tags Business, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability
Commercial Solar - Reduce Energy Bills for Your Business

Commercial Solar – Reduce Energy Bills for Your Business

September 26, 2023September 22, 2023

We explore how commercial solar energy can be a cornerstone in your business’s sustainability and financial strategy, providing immediate and long-term returns.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Climate, Renewables
Green Construction: BedZED (Beddington Zero Energy Development), the UK's largest and first carbon-neutral eco-community

Green Construction: 7 Eco-Friendly Upgrades

September 21, 2023

In this article, we explore Green Construction – Practices, techniques, and materials that can help alleviate the environmental cost of the building industry

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
National Leasing employee's volunteering at the Habitat For Humanity Winnipeg Build. Corporate Sustainability, and the Environmental Impact

Corporate Sustainability, and the Environmental Impact

September 5, 2023

Interested in learning why corporate sustainability is essential in today’s market? We’ve compiled a comprehensive article to get you started on this topic!

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Ethics, Politics, Sustainability
The Ergonomic Office Chair and Sustainability

The Ergonomic Office Chair and Sustainability

September 4, 2023

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in our daily lives. Hence, it’s important to find an ergonomic office chair that is also planet friendly.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Business, Health, Lifestyle, Plastic, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Green Office Design: A building seen from the air, surrounded by green spaces and with rooftop gardens

Green Office Design Guide: Creating a Sustainable Workspace

August 28, 2023

This guide to green office design looks at ways to significantly reduce our environmental impact by incorporating green elements and eco-friendly methods.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Renter-Friendly Ways to Work From Home More Sustainably - View from the sidewalk of a green tiled building with plants in the window frame

10 Renter-Friendly Ways to Work From Home More Sustainably

August 20, 2023

Create an environmentally-friendly work-from-home environment without going all extreme makeover on your home. Check out these 10 easy tips instead!

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Green Housing Technology: A woman presenting with a 3D image of a green home.

Green Housing Technology: Overview of Recent Developments

August 15, 2023

Advancements in technology are making greener, more accessible housing. We discuss the various types of green housing technology, and hopes for the future.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
The Role of HR in Corporate Sustainability: A Complete Guide

The Role of HR in Corporate Sustainability: A Complete Guide

July 24, 2023July 18, 2023

We discuss the multifaceted role of the HR department in ensuring corporate sustainability, with a focus on ethical and environmental strategies. 

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Environment, Equality, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
NYTSTND: Eco-Friendly Devices & Gadgets

Guide to Using Eco-Friendly Devices & Gadgets at Home

July 24, 2023July 15, 2023

A simple change we can all explore is to invest in sustainable, eco-friendly devices, as opposed to more wasteful alternatives. This guide will explain more.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Business, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Technology, Waste
Consumer Data: People around a desk discussing charts

Consumer Data, and 5 Ways Businesses Aim For Sustainability

July 24, 2023July 15, 2023

Taking the time to review consumer data, and various aspects of consumer interactions, behaviours, and needs, can bolster brands’ environmental initiatives.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
Corporate Sustainability

Corporate Sustainability: Insights and a Purchasing Guide

July 24, 2023July 12, 2023

Insights on corporate sustainability: This guide looks at staff culture, policy implementation, and purchasing ideas to help make your bottom line green.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Surveillance: A camera attached to a mossy tree trunk

Sustainable Surveillance: 6 Aspects of Open Platform Cameras

July 24, 2023June 27, 2023

Exploring ideas of sustainable surveillance: Open-platform security cameras can help educate building occupants about conservation and sustainable practices.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Education, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Sustainability
Sustainable Transportation: A monorail in Germany

Sustainable Transportation: Eco-Friendly Commuting Options

July 24, 2023June 15, 2023

An in-depth look at sustainable transportation: eco-friendly travel and commuting options that help reduce your carbon footprint and make our planet healthier.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Carbon, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Pollution, Sustainability
Designing for VUCA

Designing for VUCA Environments & Social and Urban Problems

July 24, 2023June 14, 2023

Design studio focussed on social and urban problems discusses today’s need of designing for VUCA: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous environments.

Categories Crises Tags Architecture, Business, Climate, Design, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
Technology in Sustainable Development: Man and woman working with a white robotic arm

Technology in Sustainable Development – Business Strategies

July 24, 2023June 14, 2023

We look at the role of technology in sustainable development and how businesses can try to reduce their impact on the environment with tools and strategies.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Carbon, Climate, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Clean Energy Policies and Incentives: Solar panels at the 550 MW Topaz Solar Farm

Clean Energy Policies and Incentives: US Goal of Net Zero

July 24, 2023June 5, 2023

The US government has implemented a range of commercial and residential clean energy policies, incentives, and tax breaks to encourage the use of renewables.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Carbon, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Plastic, Pollution, Sustainability
Sustainable Business Growth: Workers before a wind turbine.

Sustainable Business Growth: Sustainability as a Driver

July 24, 2023May 15, 2023

This article explores the essentials of sustainable business growth, the importance of making the change, and 4 key strategies that can help begin the process.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Smart Sustainability: Streetview in London with one building rising up

Smart Sustainability: The Future of Building Sustainably

July 24, 2023May 13, 2023

We look at Smart Sustainability, future-focused building technology, which combines the Internet of Things (IoT) with recycling, upcycling, and repurposing.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
Should We Continue to Rebuild Where Natural Disasters Keep Recurring? A home in Gilchrist, Texas, designed to resist flood waters survived Hurricane Ike in 2008.

Should We Rebuild Where Natural Disasters Keep Recurring?

July 24, 2023April 25, 2023

Extreme weather events have become more frequent and severe in recent years. Should we continue to rebuild where natural disasters keep recurring? We discuss.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Climate, crises, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Designing with Disaster Exhbition Interior

Building Circular Cities: ‘Designing with Disaster’

July 24, 2023April 22, 2023

An interview with “Designing with Disaster” exhibition curator, Professor Hitoshi Abe, encourages us to consider what makes a resilient and sustainable city.

Categories Ecology Tags Business, Climate, Design, Environment, Ethics, Interiors, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
Easter Packaging Waste: Easter eggs in foil wrappers hidden amongst grass in the garden

Easter Packaging Waste: Solutions to a Global Problem

July 24, 2023April 7, 2023

To combat the mounting issue of Easter packaging waste, some brands are turning to alternatives such as biodegradable packaging. We explore some key facts.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Recycling, Waste
Commercial Recycling: Crowds at an iron fence, some of which has been sawn off at the concrete base, pebbles and weeds vising inside

Commercial Recycling: The Problems and Potential Solutions

July 24, 2023April 5, 2023

If companies are informed and governments create regulations, the world can work together to create a better commercial recycling system, to the benefit of all.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Ethics, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Recycling, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Labels: A green black tab with string

Sustainable Labels: Recyclable & Biodegradable Alternatives

July 24, 2023March 30, 2023

We discuss the facts around different types of sustainable labels. Not only are they better for the world around us, but they can also help business cut costs.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Packaging: Boxes saying 'this is gonna be good'

Sustainable Packaging: A Guide to Achieving Zero Waste

July 24, 2023March 29, 2023

With the growing recognition of our environmental impact, creating sustainable packaging that produces zero waste is now more crucial than ever.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Lifestyle, Plastic, Pollution, Recycling, Waste
Technology, Sustainability and Society: an orange globe resting on white icy crystals like snow

Technology, Sustainability and Society: Where They Intersect

July 24, 2023March 19, 2023

Technology influences sustainability and society, by improving efficiency and reducing waste, but also by increasing public consumption. We discuss the details.

Categories Climate Tags Ana Yong, Business, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Equality, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
The UK Cost of Living Crisis: A cat sits before a black bricked building with white frames

The UK Cost of Living Crisis: A Closer Look at the Facts

July 24, 2023March 17, 2023

This article explores the UK’s cost of living crisis, the effect it is having on everyday people, and how a rotten political system is perhaps to blame. 

Categories Crises Tags Business, Christie Johnson, Equality, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Poverty
Environmental Goals for Companies: Photograph of a painting of St. Rollox Chemical Works at the opening of the Garnkirk and Glasgow railway

Environmental Goals for Companies: Panel Discussion Notes

July 24, 2023March 16, 2023

A recent panel discussion focused on how companies can advance sustainability and environmental goals. We look at some of the key takeaways.

Categories Climate Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Solar Energy Incentives across the US: A Comprehensive Guide

Solar Energy Incentives across the US: A Comprehensive Guide

July 24, 2023March 13, 2023

Making the switch is becoming increasingly affordable thanks to numerous solar energy incentives that have become available in many areas across the country.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Renewables
Financial Benefits of Investing in Solar Systems for Buildings: A large white rooftop covered in solar panels

Investing in Solar for Commercial and Apartment Buildings

July 24, 2023March 11, 2023

Investing in solar for commercial buildings can offer numerous financial benefits, whether you have a small apartment complex or a large one.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Carbon, Environment, Renewables
The same backyard, now with artificial grass laid over the entire flat base, pots still seen at the side, dappled light from trees above

Natural vs Artificial Grass: Environmental Cost and Benefits

July 24, 2023March 11, 2023

We look at the pros and cons of artificial and natural lawns, including the environmental effects, health risks, cost, aesthetics, and carbon footprint.

Categories Garden Tags Business, Environment, Ethics, Gardening, Lifestyle, Plastic, Waste
Innovations in Solar Technology: Black balloon over a green field under a blue sky

Innovations in Solar Technology That Could Change the Future

July 24, 2023March 10, 2023

As design meets sustainability, these six innovations in solar technology have the potential to change the future of residential and commercial buildings.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Climate, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Key Steps To Green America's Transportation Infrastructure: Highway interchange seen from the sky

Key Steps To Green America’s Transportation Infrastructure

July 24, 2023March 9, 2023

What would it take to make America’s transportation infrastructure less impactful on the environment and on human health? We discuss the present day facts.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Why it is Important: A giant sea turtle with a tropical island on its back

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) & Why it is Important

July 24, 2023March 8, 2023

The Fourth Industrial Revolution reflects humanities efforts to harmonize the environment and society with digital technology. We discuss some of the details.

Categories Waste Tags Ana Yong, Business, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Supply Chain: Black and white photo of two men sorting a pile of waste newspapers for recycling

Sustainable Supply Chain: Overview and Practical Strategies

July 24, 2023March 5, 2023

It takes a concerted effort from all parties involved to create a sustainable supply chain, from the manufacturer to the retail stores and restaurants.

Categories Politics Tags Business, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
Digital Sustainability: A Comprehensive Guide - A sphere showing the human head and brain

Digital Sustainability: A Comprehensive Guide

July 25, 2023February 24, 2023

We take a look at digital sustainability, with solutions and technology that historically caused environmental problems now becoming part of the solution.

Categories Waste Tags Ana Yong, Business, Climate, Ethics, Politics, Waste
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