Tag #Sustainability

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Leipzig/Halle Airport Expansion Proceeds Despite Legal Challenges

The Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany plans a €500 million expansion to increase freight capacity, despite legal challenges from environmental groups and opposition parties concerned about climate impact and costs; construction proceeds.

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Climate Action
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European Auto Industry Faces Crucial Year Amidst Multiple Challenges

The European automotive industry faces a crucial year, battling rising electric car prices, trade wars, strict emission rules, and competition from China, impacting jobs and profitability.

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Climate Action
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Spanish Online Fashion Growth Plateaus Amidst Environmental Concerns

Online clothing shopping in Spain increased from 8.8% of consumers in 2013 to 46.7% in 2022, but this growth has plateaued. The rise in online shopping has increased CO2 emissions, driven by inefficient deliveries, excessive packaging, and high return rates, but sustainable brands are often only ava...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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WM: Transforming Waste into Resources

WM, with \$20+ billion in revenue, is North America's largest recycler, using innovative solutions like landfill gas-to-energy and RNG to transform waste into resources, recently acquiring Stericycle to expand its market reach.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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German Restaurant Chains Face Legal Action for Reusable Packaging Violations

The German Environmental Aid (DUH) initiated legal action against three major restaurant chains—Burger King, Nordsee, and Kentucky Fried Chicken—for violating Germany's reusable packaging mandate, which was implemented on January 1, 2023. Following November test visits to various locations, the DUH ...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Canada's New Greenwashing Law Impacts U.S. Businesses

Canada amended its Competition Act on June 20, 2024, to regulate unsubstantiated environmental claims in marketing, impacting U.S. companies operating in Canada and potentially setting a global precedent.

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Climate Action
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Leipzig/Halle Airport's €500 Million Expansion Faces Legal Challenge

The Leipzig/Halle airport plans a €500 million expansion to increase freight capacity, boosting Saxony's economy but facing legal challenges from environmental groups concerned about climate impact and noise pollution.

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Climate Action
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Record UK Electric Car Sales Raise Sustainability Concerns

The UK saw record electric car sales in 2024, reaching 19.6% of the 1.95 million new cars sold, exceeding government targets but prompting concerns about unsustainable industry practices due to steep manufacturer discounts.

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Andorran Startup Creates Compostable Bioplastics from Organic Waste

Agro Biomaterials, an Andorran company, produces 100% compostable bioplastics from organic waste, generating €80,000 annual revenue from 45 clients across Europe and Dubai, utilizing fruit peels, and other organic waste to create products ranging from business cards to restaurant menus.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Generation Beta: A Tech-Driven, Globally Connected Food Culture

Born in 2025, Generation Beta's food culture will be defined by their parents' values (sustainability, wellness), technological advancements (AI, vertical farms), and unprecedented global access to diverse cuisines, impacting dietary choices and food production.

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Zero Hunger
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Canada's Unwavering Path Towards Stricter ESG Regulations

Canada's tightening sustainability regulations, including stringent anti-greenwashing laws and impending mandatory climate-related financial disclosures, are creating significant compliance challenges for Canadian businesses, particularly those operating internationally, yet are unlikely to be rever...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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AI's Energy Hunger: A Looming Constraint on Technological Advancement

Mark Twain's observation about the collaborative nature of invention remains relevant for AI, which necessitates massive energy consumption; data centers supporting AI already consume nearly 3% of US electricity annually, and this is projected to more than double within a decade, creating a critical...

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Affordable and Clean Energy