The Pune Municipal Corporation has successfully transformed two encroachment-prone lands into thriving urban forests, demonstrating the power of green initiatives to revitalize neglected areas. Despite facing challenges like waste dumping and encroachment, the corporation’s determination and community involvement led to the creation of these vibrant green spaces.
Baum Guitars, a Danish brand, has introduced a unique sustainability program with its Revival Collection. The collection involves repurposing guitars from Baum’s Indonesian-made models that did not pass quality control. These guitars are then rejuvenated by the Danish Custom Shop luthiers, giving them new life with unique combinations of specs and finishes. The result is a limited-edition range of instruments that offer sustainability, exclusivity, and high-quality craftsmanship. Baum’s Revival Collection is a testament to the brand’s commitment to minimizing waste and creating guitars that are made to last.
Medical genetics company Invitae has released its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, showcasing its commitment to improving healthcare through genetic information and outlining key achievements in ESG initiatives for fiscal year 2023.
Audiodrome Record Pressing, founded by Dave Newell and Betsy Bemis, is a boutique plant powered entirely by solar energy. Their mission is to serve underrepresented artists and embrace sustainability by using steamless record presses, closed-loop chiller systems, and eco-friendly packaging options to minimize environmental impact.
Food waste is a major problem, but it’s also one of the easiest to solve. Here are some tips on how to reduce your food waste at home, at the grocery store, and at restaurants.
Food waste is a major global problem that has serious environmental and social consequences. Every year, 1.3 billion tons of food is lost or wasted globally, which is enough to feed over three billion people. This waste contributes to nearly eight to 10 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, which is on the scale of what a large country would produce. The greatest contributors to food waste are high-income countries, where the average consumer wastes between 95-115 kilograms of food per year. In Canada, approximately 60 percent of food produced is lost or wasted per year, costing an estimated $49.5 billion. This figure constitutes about half the annual food purchase costs in Canada and three percent of Canada’s 2016 GDP.
Indian spiritual leader and environmental campaigner Sadhguru warns that humans could become extinct if the world doesn’t take significant action to combat climate change. He emphasizes the importance of revitalizing soil health as a primary step in mitigating climate change and calls for governments to prioritize ecological regeneration.
Celebrate Earth Day by adopting eco-friendly habits in your daily routine. Lifestyle contributor Limor Suss shares tips on how you can make a positive impact on the environment.
Dionis Goat Milk Skincare, a leading premium goat milk skincare brand, has unveiled its new Refillable Lotion Pouch as part of its commitment to sustainability. The pouch significantly reduces resource consumption and carbon footprint compared to rigid bottles. The high-quality, non-greasy goat milk body lotion is now available in a super-size 16.9-ounce pouch for refilling existing bottles. Dionis continues to prioritize clean, innovative goat milk-based products, partnering with How2Recycle for clear disposal instructions and introducing 50% PCR tubes.
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for businesses to address. Consumers are demanding environmentally and ethically sustainable products, and regulators are taking steps to enforce environmental transparency. Companies need to be prepared to discuss sustainability and engage with stakeholders on this issue. This includes setting specific and time-bound goals, measuring and refining approaches to climate change, and leveraging public relations to amplify climate-change initiatives. By doing so, businesses can build trust with consumers, enhance their reputation, and position themselves as leaders in sustainability.
