Blue Deal: Strengthening Ocean Economy and Sustainable Ocean Use
A recent report by the UNCTAD calls for a “Blue Deal” in global trade, investment, and innovation for the ocean economy and sustainable ocean use.... Read more
Chemicals and Waste
Kenya’s New Plan to Restore the Nairobi River
The Nairobi Rivers Commission as the newest plan for restoring the Nairobi River and all nearby bodies of water.... Read more
5 Things You Can Do to Reduce Food Waste in Ramadan
In the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims worldwide fast from dawn until dusk, more food is wasted than usual. Here’s how you can reduce food waste in Ramadan at home.... Read more
Urban Waste Management: How Your City Can Help You Recycle
City governments must encourage people to recycle through comprehensive urban waste management systems and strategies.... Read more
Interventions for Consumer Behavior Change to Reduce Food Waste
Interventions are needed to build a more sustainable food system, including changing consumers’ behaviors to reduce food waste.... Read more
FedEx Engages Employees with Beach Clean-Up Initiative
More than 455 FedEx volunteers and their family members joined in a beach cleaning initiative across 21 beaches in Australia, India, Japan, and Singapore as a part of a global engagement program.... Read more
5 Food System Actors That Have Taken the 123 Pledge to Reduce Food Loss & Waste
From startups to governments, meet some entities in the food system have taken the 123 Pledge to reduce food loss and waste.... Read more
Thinking Through Product Life Cycle and Good Practices for Sustainability: An Interview with David Croft from Reckitt
When calculating a single product’s carbon emission, the calculation does not stop when it reaches the home of its consumers, but continues until the product is used until the last drop.... Read more
How IKEA Plans to Transition to a Circular Business Model
Companies have the responsibility to create products and offer services that are suited to minimize waste by extending the life-cycle.... Read more
Four Nations Team Up to Manage Chemical Waste in Textile Production
Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Vietnam launched a joint program to reduce and manage hazardous chemicals in their textile sectors. ... Read more