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Sustainability

Sustainability of EV Batteries: Looking inside an electric car

Sustainability of EV Batteries: Recycling vs. Reuse

June 11, 2024February 24, 2024 by Ellie Gabel

We discuss the end-of-life of EV Batteries. Recycling and reuse are discussions in the industry, but which one is better?

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Carbon, Climate, Renewables, Sustainability
Graph: digital product passports data points driving increased purchase likelihood

Digital Product Passports: Enabling a Circular Economy

February 3, 2025February 23, 2024 by Dave Dickson

With increasing emphasis on circular economics, Digital Product Passports can help consumers make sustainable purchasing decisions. We discuss.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Economics, Ethics, Sustainability, Waste
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): Electricity transmission poles at twilight

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): A Comprehensive Guide

June 11, 2024February 20, 2024 by Ana Yong

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) may be a key element of the transition to cleaner, more efficient energy systems, and thus a more sustainable future. We discuss.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Ana Yong, Carbon, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Man installing panel on roof - Benefits of Solar Panels

7 Benefits of Solar Panels – Are They Really Worth It

June 11, 2024February 12, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

Are they really worth it? We discuss the benefits of solar panels: from the positive societal outcomes to distinct advantages for businesses and homeowners.

Categories Innovation Tags Climate, Lifestyle, Renewables, Sustainability
Streetview of the German Farmers' Protests

The German Farmers’ Protests: Causes and Solutions

June 11, 2024February 12, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

In the second week of January, 2024, the farmers’ protests erupted in Germany. We discuss the cause: Big Food, and a rotten system ripe for a radical overhaul.

Categories Politics Tags Agriculture, Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Sustainability
Evolution of Sustainable Food Packaging - Circular Economy

Evolution of Sustainable Food Packaging – Circular Economy

June 11, 2024February 10, 2024 by Felicity Kelly

A look at the current state of sustainable food packaging, it’s role in a circular economy, and the factors that affect it’s development and implementation.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Climate, Economics, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Womann in white dressing gown and towerl practicing a Sustainable Beauty Routine

A Practical Guide to a Sustainable Beauty Routine

September 20, 2025February 9, 2024 by Andi Croft

If you’ve been wanting a change for the better in this aspect, this article is here to help you craft your new and sustainable beauty routine.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Fashion, Health, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
An aerial closeup of the Pentagon in May 2021 Military Bases Going Green - Climate Change Is a Threat

Military Bases Going Green – Climate Change Is a Threat

June 11, 2024February 4, 2024 by Beth Rush

The ultimate sustainability initiative is to end war. Until that day comes, here is how military bases are going green, identifying climate change as a threat.

Categories Politics Tags Climate, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Regenerative thermal oxidizer - Can Heat Waste Be Used for Sustainable Home Heating?

Can Heat Waste Be Used for Sustainable Home Heating?

June 11, 2024February 2, 2024 by Jane Marsh

Recycling heat waste provides a practical solution amid growing environmental concerns, and will be pivotal in transitioning to a more sustainable future.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Veg garden - Sustainable Home Resolutions That Aren't Difficult to Maintain

Sustainable Home Resolutions: Simple Habits and Design Ideas

June 23, 2025January 27, 2024 by Evelyn Long

A look at home resolutions that will help you ease into greener living. These cost-effective suggestions can keep morale high and carbon footprints low.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Architecture, Climate, Construction, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
An illustration showing groundwater in aquifers (in blue) (1, 5 and 6) below the water table (4), and three different wells (7, 8 and 9) dug to reach it. The Role of Groundwater Monitoring in Sustainable Water Management

Groundwater Monitoring and Sustainable Water Management

June 11, 2024January 23, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

Groundwater monitoring is key for sustainable water management, as it is a significant component of agriculture, industry, and supplies of potable water.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Ecology, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Transportation Policy: Aging & Visual Impaired Populations

Transportation Policy: Aging & Visual Impaired Populations

June 11, 2024January 22, 2024 by Amanda Winstead

This guide will explore the link between aging people, sight impairment, and transportation policy, highlighting the pressing need for inclusive measures.

Categories Politics Tags Ethics, Health, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability
Gehl Architects' project for Brighton New Road employing shared space Key Urban Sustainability Jobs

11 Key Urban Sustainability Jobs (And How to Get Into Them)

April 28, 2025January 22, 2024 by Rob Boyle

In a world grappling with the dual challenges of climate change and rapid urbanization, increasing urban sustainability jobs is essential to a greener economy.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability
Mosaic featuring different types of landscape: Forest, Mountain, Desert, City, Farmland with green crops, Cattle on farmland. The Devastation of Our Success

The Devastation of Our Success

June 11, 2024January 19, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

A look back at the environmental devastation left in the wake of humanity’s rise to dominance, and a look forward at the ways in which we might make amends.

Categories Ecology Tags Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Organic farming, Politics, Pollution, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainability, Waste
Mr. Vance Hilderman, is the principal founder/CTO of three of the world’s most significant aviation development/certification companies including TekSci, HighRely, and AFuzion. Are SAFs the Best Way to Address Aviation Emissions?

Are SAFs the Best Way to Address Aviation Emissions?

June 11, 2024January 16, 2024 by Vance Hilderman

As air travel shows no signs of slowing, decarbonizing aviation is a difficult but essential goal. We look at the role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs).

Categories Waste Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Vintage decor in a highrise office. Minimalism in Business: Guide for the Small Business Owner

Minimalism in Business: Guide for the Small Business Owner

October 30, 2025January 11, 2024 by Cora Gold

It can inspire creativity and promote efficiency. If you want to practice minimalism in business but don’t know where to start, here are seven ideas to help.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Overcoming Hurdles Towards a Recycling-Inclusive Workplace

Overcoming Hurdles Towards a Recycling-Inclusive Workplace

June 11, 2024January 5, 2024 by Kate Sheppard

The Recycling-Inclusive Workplace: In this article, we discuss the common hurdles to effective office recycling efforts and the best ways you can overcome them.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Recycling, Sustainability, Waste
The Nature Conservancy's Clymer Meadow Preserve, said to be one of the few and best preserved examples of Texas Blackland Prairie (eco-region) remaining. County Road 1140, Hunt County, Texas, USA (33.3107°N, 96.2450°W, 193 m.). Photographed on 24 June 2021by William L. Farr. - Community-led Initiatives

12 Community-led Initiatives Driving Environmental Action

December 22, 2023 by Beth Rush

A wave of grassroots movements and community-led initiatives is sweeping across borders, inspiring change and creating a commitment to preserving the planet.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Energy-plus-houses at Freiburg-Vauban in Germany Sustainable Construction Guide

Sustainable Construction: A Comprehensive Guide

December 13, 2025December 22, 2023 by Rose Morrison

The industry has been one of the main contributors to pollution, but there’s now hope of a more sustainable construction process and environmental awareness.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Climate, Construction, Environment, Ethics, Sustainability, Waste
Shipping container home on water - The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Home Options for New Homeowners

Sustainable Home Options for New Homeowners

June 25, 2025December 17, 2023 by Evelyn Long

Reviewing sustainable home options requires contemplation, since every homeowner has their priorities regarding home construction, budget, location and more.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Climate, Economics, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Trout - Great Lakes' Cold-Water Fish Habitats under Climate Siege

Great Lakes’ Cold-Water Fish Habitats under Climate Siege

December 5, 2023 by Orkhan Huseynli

As climate change reshapes the cold-water habitats, the question looms: Can people harmonize with the Great Lakes to ensure a future where both sides survive?

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability
blank cosmetic tube on fresh chestnut leaf

Eco Friendly and Sustainable Shampoo: A Complete Guide

December 5, 2023 by Heather Grant

Hair care is an essential part of everyday life, but like everything we do it is rife with the potential for environmental harm.

Categories Brand Guides Category Tags Brand guide, Heather Grant, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Vegan, Zero-waste
People working on PCs in a wooden floored, mustard walled room - Coworking Spaces: Collaboration, Community & Sustainability

Coworking Spaces: Collaboration, Community & Sustainability

December 1, 2025December 4, 2023 by howie-robleza

Discover how coworking spaces foster collaboration and community while promoting sustainability. Learn why they’re the future of modern workspaces.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
The Environmental Toll of Waste - Looking out at a cold, bleak oceans from a rocky shore

The Environmental Toll of Waste: A Closer Look

December 4, 2023 by dan-nienhauser

In this article, we discuss the environmental toll of waste, and how a transition to a circular economy is paramount to providing a clean, livable future.

Categories Waste Tags Climate, Environment, Ethics, Plastic, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
7 Challenges Underrepresented Groups Face in the Workplace

7 Challenges Underrepresented Groups Face in the Workplace

November 26, 2023 by Mia Miller

We explore the challenges faced by team members from varied backgrounds, and discuss some tips to improve the workplace experiences of underrepresented groups.

Categories Equality Tags Business, Equality, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability
Manor house with cream walls and a red roof, with a huge lawn before it, trees on either side, and a blue sky above - The Environmental Cost of Grass Lawns: A Complete Guide

The Environmental Cost of Grass Lawns: A Complete Guide

August 29, 2024November 24, 2023 by Ellen Rubin

In this complete guide, we explore the history of suburban green grass lawns, discuss why they are so popular today, and examine the true environmental cost.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Ellen Rubin, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Interview - Pinar Guvenc & SOUR: Designing for a VUCA World

Interview – Pinar Guvenc & SOUR: Designing for a VUCA World

December 12, 2023November 23, 2023 by Christie Johnson

We catch up with Pinar Guvenc, at global architectural firm SOUR, and discuss today’s design standard that is no longer serving communities or the environment.

Categories Interview Tags Architecture, Christie Johnson, Climate, Design, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Sustainability
Rolling green hills under a blue sky - Why You Should Live Minimally: 8 Good Reasons for Minimalism

Why You Should Live Minimally: 8 Good Reasons for Minimalism

November 18, 2023 by Cora Gold

Consumerism is good for the economy but can be detrimental to your life. We explore why you should live minimally, even if you can afford to live like royalty.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Lifestyle, Minimalism, Sustainability, Waste
Improving Sustainability in Lithium-Ion Batteries With a Pinch of Salt

Improving Sustainability in Lithium-Ion Batteries With a Pinch of Salt

November 18, 2023 by Ellie Gabel

Researchers from Arizona State University have found that adding sodium to a lithium-ion battery improved stability without hurting performance.

Categories Innovation Tags Renewables, Sustainability
Durability: The Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man

How Sustainability and Durability Are One and the Same

November 18, 2023 by Rose Morrison

Sustainability and durability seem separate but are strongly linked. When things last longer, they use fewer resources, creating less strain on the environment.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability
A woman leaning against a wodden wall, holding three shoppibg bags - Conscious Spending: A Guide to Ethical Consumerism

Conscious Spending: A Guide to Ethical Consumerism

January 17, 2024November 18, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

How can you embark on a conscious spending journey? In this guide, we explore shopping habits that support ethical brands and sustainable practices.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Lifestyle, Sustainability
Coastal erosion - Christin Smith's Inspiring Journey to Protect Doddis Beach

Christin Smith’s Inspiring Journey to Protect Doddis Beach

November 21, 2023November 18, 2023 by Christin Smith

Rallying for Mandurah’s Shores: We look at Christin Smith’s inspiring journey to protect Doddis Beach, in Western Australia, from coastal erosion.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability
The Science of Solar Energy: Two people working on building a solar panel

The Science of Solar Energy: A Complete Guide

November 18, 2023 by Nisha Mehta

In this article, we delve into the fascinating science of solar energy, exploring the principles that underpin the conversion of sunlight into electricity.

Categories Climate Tags Climate, Environment, Renewables, Sustainability
Steel girder in a flowered field - Top Sustainable Home Trends for Renovations

Top Sustainable Home Trends for Renovations

March 17, 2026November 12, 2023 by Evelyn Long

For a full renovation of an older building, or if a household can invest in eco-friendly upgrades, here are the top sustainable home trends for renovations.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
The Youth of Timor Leste - Sustainable Travel Guide

Sustainable Tourism in Timor Leste – Community-Led

November 8, 2023 by Simon Zhelyazkov

This article looks at environmental and social issues in Timor Leste, and proposes that green tourism be a cornerstone of development for the next few decades.

Categories Equality Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
Crushed cars stacked at an auto scrapyard photographed in Fort Washington, Maryland, USA. A Sustainable Automotive Industry: Today and the Future

A Sustainable Automotive Industry: Today and the Future

June 29, 2025October 27, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

With challenges in changing manufacturing methods to reduce carbon footprints, we look at how the automotive industry is becoming more sustainable.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Plastic, Pollution, Recycling, Sustainability, Waste
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