Loop’s launch brings reusable packaging to the world’s biggest brands

Why a quirky startup has attracted P&G, Unilever, Coke, Pepsi, Nestle, Mars, Clorox, Danone and 20 other brands to a platform for disruptive packaging.

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Loop’s launch brings reusable packaging to the world’s biggest brands

Loop’s launch brings reusable packaging to the world’s biggest brands

Why a quirky startup has attracted P&G, Unilever, Coke, Pepsi, Nestle, Mars, Clorox, Danone and 20 other brands to a platform for disruptive packaging.

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Loop’s launch brings reusable packaging to the world’s biggest brands

Meet John Hancock’s first sustainability director in the United States

The insurance giant has sustainability members in most of its departments, but recently created a global head to steer them all.

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3 takeaways on the makeup and purpose of sustainability teams

Plus, how political polarization is affecting priorities and succession planning.

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3 takeaways on the makeup and purpose of sustainability teams

Solar-Powered, Concrete Hull Boat

Carter Quillen is an engineer who bought an old, concrete hulled sail boat named the ‘ Archimedes’  and, instead of refitting it with new masts, decided instead to turn it into the largest solar powered concrete hulled boat in the world. The ‘ Archimedes’  is a 50 feet (15.24 meters) long, with a displacement of 20 tons and is able to travel at up to 5 miles per hour (8 km/hour) powered solely by a 5kW solar array. Quillen is traveling along the Intercoastal Waterway as an advocate for microgrid energy production as well as using his boat as a demonstration platform for sustainable technology. In addition to solar electric propulsion, the ‘ Archimedes’  also uses solar power for its refrigeration, A/C, and water heating, and the solar panels are also being developed to be deployed in a funnel configuration for rainwater catchment. Quillen is also campaigning for greater use of solar power in Florida, noting that “the ‘Sunshine State,’ ranks 20th nationwide in solar energy use per capita.” Link: Ship of Imagination video link

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Solar-Powered, Concrete Hull Boat

Energy analytics firm WegoWise buys Melon Power

WegoWise plans to extend its Web-based energy management platform for multi-tenant building owners to the commercial market with Melon Power's software to benchmark energy usage.

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Energy analytics firm WegoWise buys Melon Power

Net Impact at 20: It’s not just academic

How a student networking group became a platform for innovation, and more.

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Net Impact at 20: It’s not just academic

Buildings as a platform for innovation and transformation

How does technology convergance change the nature of cities and suburbs, and how we live, work, travel, play, and shop? A new report says innovation is coming to a neighborhood near you.

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Buildings as a platform for innovation and transformation

Physical Risks from Climate Change: A guide for companies and investors on disclosure and management of climate impacts

Makes the case that climate change has already started to cause a wide range of physical effects—with serious implications for investors and businesses.

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5th Global Jatropha Hi-tech Integrated Nonfood Biodiesel Farming & Technology Training Programme

In just under few weeks, the 5th Global Jatropha Hi-tech Integrated Nonfood Biodiesel Farming & Technology Training Programme takes place. It is the most authoritative platform for sustainable knowledge for future . This year’s programe has more crops, more scientists/experts, more topics and participants than ever before and focuses on “Genetics, Agronomics and Horticulture Practices in Sustainable Energy Farms” just to Future-proofing your company ‘plan with strategies and tactics to acquire, engage and apply tested and proven methodology and technology.

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5th Global Jatropha Hi-tech Integrated Nonfood Biodiesel Farming & Technology Training Programme

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