Michelin has developed a new kind of sail for cargo ships, one of a number of sail innovations that could help the industry to reduce carbon emissions.
Throughout Africa, the supply of secondhand clothing from Western countries far outpaces the demand, and the trade’s environmental hazards extend into river, ocean, urban and forest ecosystems across the continent.
The initiative, named ‘Mero Rukh Mero Santati’ (Plant a Tree, Leave a Legacy), is aimed at strengthening the connect between parents, children and nature by planting trees to commemorate childbirth, officials said.
Textile dyeing uses a lot of water and releases harmful chemicals and heavy metals into the environment. An eco-friendly alternative can help mitigate this damage.
Asian rivers are turning black. And our colorful closets are to blame
Airbnb’s former Chief Ethics Officer Rob Chesnut says it’s time for an ethical revolution in how we do business. America’s most powerful voice in business ethics shows that the “do no evil” mantra is no longer enough, and companies that do not think seriously about a critical element of co... Read more
Douglas Allen, managing director of data and services at Ethisphere Institute, said nearly every company named has someone who acts as a chief ethics or compliance officer. However, the number of companies that have independent, C-suite level compliance and ethics officers has increased from previo... Read more
We've trawled Europe, picking the brains of anyone and everyone to uncover those sacred holiday hotspots that only the locals seem to know about. And now we're going to be in trouble.
You just need a scaled-down cut-out image of the building from above, then use a guide to follow the shape of the jig – to allow the material to fall in the right place, you could even sell lots of 1-metre square jigs of different shapes of a building, for example, the castle.
Man 3D-Prints Castle In Back Garden Using Concrete Printer He Invented
INTRODUCING BOD2
BOD2 is an upgraded and improved version of the printer which
was used to 3D print the first building in Europe, The BOD.
Based on the experience obtained with the BOD printer, the BOD2 incorporates improved functionality and stability compared to the first version. It is ... Read more
Top brands, especially those whose products are sold in vending machines, should start investing in carbon removal technology.
This has already been done! Japan is planning to roll out vending machines that can suck carbon out of the air.
Vending machines, especially smart ones, are actually a great way to reduce the carbon footprint in the retail industry.
Check out these inflatable wind sails that might soon start appearing on ships.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/cargo-ships-sails-michelin-spc-intl/index.html
Some cargo ships do actually use sails to reduce fuel consumption!
Wind propulsion is the answer to the ever-worsening carbon emission crisis in the shipping industry.
Modern windmill ships are the future of the maritime industry; they can make sea travel greener and much cheaper.
Most of them are often exported to third-world countries, where they end up in landfills, causing further pollution!
https://www.ncronline.org/earthbeat/justice/used-clothing-imports-africa-strain-local-ecosystems-waste-management
A great idea, but what happens to these plastic clothes after they are used?
Clothes from plastic waste have been popping up in fashion shows and in the mainstream fashion industry!
vhttps://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-43074644
Several brands are already using plastic waste to make clothes and fashion accessories.
In Uganda, a tree is planted for every child born in Wales. They have planted over 15 million trees so far!
The entire world needs to adopt this strategy!
https://www.outlookindia.com/national/sikkim-to-plant-100-trees-for-every-child-born-in-the-state-news-259056
Planting a tree for every child born can help scale back on the negative impacts of population growth on the environment.
Other companies and brands in the world need to follow this example!
Packaging is one of the biggest causes of environmental pollution. Adopting net zero carbon packaging can thus offer a huge boost to
You can also rent the same Christmas tree every if you get too attached to yours!
Tree rental is the best option if you don’t like artificial trees.
There are some companies that use water dyeing, but their processes are completely eco-friendly.
These guys are pioneering the water-free dyeing technology, and the environment is smiling as a result.
Air dyeing is an excellent invention for the textile industry and the environment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEoYZJxMi3M
Textile dyeing uses a lot of water and releases harmful chemicals and heavy metals into the environment. An eco-friendly alternative can help mitigate this damage.
But shouldn’t all chiefs be ethical? I question the idea that one person deals with ethics and the rest ignore it, as it’s covered.
They exist. Not sure how much say they get in the boardroom though.
They are coming, too much money at stake not to nowerdays. Good stuff.
Good idea, but hush
Too much information – the internet has a lot to answer for tbh.
Incorporate that with smart bricks that create electricity and you have a major thing!
YEAH! BRICKS FROM BUGS!
You just need a scaled-down cut-out image of the building from above, then use a guide to follow the shape of the jig – to allow the material to fall in the right place, you could even sell lots of 1-metre square jigs of different shapes of a building, for example, the castle.
Think big – this is huge, could work for building schools and hospitals in unlucky countries…
This can print a house for 4 grand. But the machine is so expensive that its no use to those who need housing the most.
Or just a plan image and hot glue gun