Our current economic system consist in a take-make-waste process where we extract materials from the Earth, manufacture products from them, in which waste is also generated and disposed. Once those products are no longer useful to us, we disregard them as waste as well. In this linear economy, we expect nature to process and digest […]
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A 101 Guide into Alternative Energy Sources
Are you concerned about your carbon footprint? One simple way to reduce it is to look at your energy consumption and where are these sources of energy coming from. Do you use alternative energy sources that lessen the carbon emissions? What are the different energy sources available to you? Which alternative energy source is best […]
Clean Transportation
Clean transportation is the key to tackling carbon emissions, for a globally growing population. However, clean transportation is key to achieving the social, economic and environmental Sustainable Development Goals set forth by the United Nations. If you want to understand more about the present and future of the transportation industry and how Clean Transportation can […]
What is Sustainable Construction
Are you considering switching to take a more sustainable approach in your construction company? Would you rather buy a house done using sustainable construction practices but you don’t know what to expect?Are you curious to understand what is the difference between traditional construction and sustainable construction? If you are looking for answers to those questions, […]
What is sustainable fashion
You might have come across coined wording like “conscious” “ready for the future”, “join life”, “outfit of tomorrow” or just “sustainable” when you are shopping for your next outfit, but most probably you wonder what do they stand for. Noticing the current sustainability boom, there is no surprise why Fashion Brands want to get the […]
The Environmental Impact of Cosmetics
When it comes to apply cosmetic products to our skin and body we are blindly trusting the entire supply chain and manufacturing process to ensure that is safe for use and we will not have adverse effects. However, certain product are not really good for our health in the long term and there is also […]
What are Eco-Labels
Products and services claiming specific environmental and social benefits are growing more than even, but in this fast-growing green-market is difficult to know which product truly delivers all its promises or it is just greenwashing marketing. Eco-labels are a good indication of the veracity of the commitments and achievements claimed by these products. In this […]
How to join the Sustainable Supply Chain
What does it take to join the Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC)? This post navigates you through the recent history of the Supply Chains, the Sustainable Development Goals, why is important to be part of the Sustainable Supply Chain and how can you accomplish it. However if you do not have 10 minutes time (Post reading […]