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Steel and the Circular Economy: A Guide to Sustainable Manufacturing and Construction  Contributed by Alexa Reynolds

Steel and the Circular Economy: A Guide to Sustainable Manufacturing and Construction Contributed by Alexa Reynolds

Sustainability has long been a pressing issue on the minds of many socially conscious consumers and business owners alike, and for good reason – the planet’s ecosystem depends on it.

For vital industries like construction and manufacturing, the need to recognize and act upon the vast importance of sustainability is not only a sensible business decision but also a duty to the natural world.

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Jumpstart Your Journey as an ECOpreneur.  By Sam Marcum

Jumpstart Your Journey as an ECOpreneur. By Sam Marcum

The world of business doesn’t seem so eco-friendly, but new entrepreneurs who put the environment first can change that. From linking up with organizations like ISO20400.org to sourcing materials from ethical suppliers, there are plenty of ways that entrepreneurs can go the extra mile to become ECOpreneurs.

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Reimagine your plastic bags as a recyclable disk

Reimagine your plastic bags as a recyclable disk

A Boston-area startup hopes to revolutionize how plastic bags and packaging film are recycled. Since loose bags and film jam up the equipment at recycling facilities, Obaggo proposes densifying them into convenient disks in the comfort of your kitchen.

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Carbon conversation …. Contributed by Josh Jacobs

Carbon conversation …. Contributed by Josh Jacobs

As the director of codes and standards at UL, Josh Jacobs helps develop and track global environmental codes, standards and purchasing programs. He has spoken on sustainable building and procurement across five continents. He has worked with procurement staff around the world on making their purchases more environmentally friendly. UL sits down with Dana Schneider (Empire State Realty Trust), Drew Shula (Verdical Group), Joseph Marfi (Turner Construction), Shawn Jang (Bisagni Environmental Enterprise), and Shaun McCarthy (Supply Chain Sustainability School) for an in-depth discussion about carbon emissions related topics and what’s being done globally to tackle carbon emissions.

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