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AIPH Partners with the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB) for Greener Cities

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), the world’s champion for the power of plants, is proud to welcome EFB as a partner for the AIPH World Green City Awards and beyond.

14 Jan 2022

Study Shows How Circular Waste Management Systems can Help Curb Emissions

The increasing amounts of municipal solid waste and ineffective waste management systems threaten the environment and contribute to climate warming, yet the waste sector is often neglected in discussions about climate change and air pollution.

11 Jan 2022

Companies may Become Efficient, More Eco-Friendly During Periods of Water Scarcity

As climate change continues and the incidences of drought rise, water is increasingly becoming scarce for manufacturing. But a new study by researchers at Penn State and UCLA suggests that there is a silver lining -; companies that use water may pivot to become efficient and more eco-friendly during periods of water scarcity.

11 Jan 2022

Controlling Methane Emissions with Inexpensive Clay Material

Methane is a far more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, and it has a pronounced effect within first two decades of its presence in the atmosphere. In the recent international climate negotiations in Glasgow, abatement of methane emissions was identified as a major priority in attempts to curb global climate change quickly.

11 Jan 2022

Exploring the Possibilities of a Sustainable Food System

First-year students visit nonprofit grocer in Central Square providing low-cost, nutritious food; learn about food resources at MIT.

7 Jan 2022

World's First Refillable Toothpaste in Development

A British eco-friendly dental brand is developing the world’s first refillable toothpaste dispenser with biodegradable refill capsules, after receiving a Smart Innovate grant of £150,000.

5 Jan 2022

Schneider Electric Reveals First Home Energy Solutions Made from Recycled Ocean Plastics at CES 2022 to Make Homes More Sustainable

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and the world’s most sustainable corporation 2021 as ranked by Corporate Knights, today unveiled the first home energy solutions made from ocean plastics.

From Schneider Electric 4 Jan 2022