Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Leave Pro-Plastics Lobbying Association
Source: Sustainable Life Media
The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo now walk the talk and have announced their exit from the Plastics Industry Association.
Google Rethinks Product Design for Sustainability-First Approach
Source: 3BL Media
What a good news! Last week, Google announced that by 2022 all “Made by Google” products will include recycled materials. If every product producers would integrate more recycled material in their products, lots of environmental problems would be reduced.
How a Circular Economy Changes Supply Chain Loops
Source: 3BL Media
To build business ecosystems that are compatible with the goals of a circular economy, companies need to change some of their practices. These changes require new strategies that narrow, slow, intensify and close supply chain loops.
Companies are already decarbonizing shipping without electric fleets — here's how
Source: GreenBiz
Lots of companies now talk about using electric fleets to minimize their transport impact on the environment, but there are also other alternatives that can be considered at lower costs. Three of them are detailed in this article.
Le sel de déglaçage fait des ravages dans nos lacs
Source: Journal de Québec
Pourquoi parler de sel de déglaçage en été? Parce que ces sels, utilisés sur nos routes pendant l'hiver, ont un impact sur les lacs et pourraient saler les nappes phréatiques. Comme il n'y a, pour l'instant, pas encore de solutions miracles pour les remplacer, il est important de continuer les essais de nouvelles alternatives et réduire le volume de sel utilisé.
Nespresso Takes Recycling up a Gear With Coffee Capsule Bike
Source: 3BL Media
Nespresso is partnering with Swedish bike brand Vélosophy to produce a stylish bicycle made from recycled aluminum coffee capsules, demonstrating both brands’ commitment to a circular economy.
Le manège militaire du 35e Régiment à Québec
Source: VoirVert
Implanter un manège militaire et sa flotte de véhicules en plein cœur d’une ville, c’est une chose. En faire un modèle d’efficacité énergétique, c’en est une autre. Concilier les deux, c’est un exploit. Prenez connaissance de l’étude de cas démontrant comment le bâtiment a réussi à atteindre le niveau Or de la certification LEED-NC 2009 du Conseil du bâtiment durable du Canada.
Tokyo 2020: Sustainable Games for a Sustainable Society
Source: 3BL Media
One year from today, the Olympic summer games Tokyo 2020 will witness the first performances of the world’s top athletes. Beyond the celebration of humanity and the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect, this will be an opportunity to witness how the Olympic games play their part in creating a sustainable society. Learn more about the most innovative sustainability initiatives of Tokyo 2020 in this article.