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These examples highlight how sustainability solutions can be tailored to different industries and business sizes. The key is to identify what fits your unique context and goals.

Material science has always been at the heart of human progress. From the Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages, to the modern era...

C40 and others matter because they actualize evidence-backed emissions reductions while advancing social equity.

The goal of many renewable energies isn't to be a permanent solution, but a steppingstone on the way to a sustainable future that uses many sources of energy and does not consume unnecessary resources.

At Greenisms , we’re always exploring new ways to make sustainability personal, practical, and beautiful. That’s why we’re thrilled to...

The visions I have integrate the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations - SDGs’ - focus on economic, social, and environmental sustainability with the fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:18 as a moral framework. These foundational values include - Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.

Though this isn't the typical post for Greenisms, there are a few pieces of information here that are relevant to sustainability. Here in...

Carbon literacy helps you understand your climate impact, and act on it. Learn why it must go mainstream and how you can start making a difference today.

What Is Biomass & Where It Comes From Biomass refers to organic matter—wood, crop residues, animal manure, organic municipal waste, and...

If you have not had personal experience with it, it becomes harder to resonate with the concept. As such, I encourage most people to seek out opportunities to see real environmental changes as they develop. Even if we can't particularly see or feel them exactly where we live, it is important to seek perspectives from others to develop a holistic view of the splendor and complexity of Earth.

The exact wording of questions may be updated periodically in CEQA Guidelines; this table summarizes the core issues addressed for each topic as of the most recent guidelines and supported by the search results. Each IS/MND must answer these questions, providing evidence and analysis to determine if impacts are potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant

Rotterdam’s urban planning and regional development have been impacted by water, offering both problems and opportunities. Logistics is a key cog in the entire country’s economic future, so Rotterdam has established green supply chains as a core component of its public and private business strategy.

An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMNDs) is a comprehensive environmental document prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to evaluate the potential impacts of a proposed project and identify ways to mitigate any significant effects. While the structure can vary slightly depending on the agency and project, the main sections typically included in an IS/MND are as follows:

While all SDGs are ambitious, their difficulty varies due to differing technical, political, and economic barriers. Based on global progress and expert analysis, a general ranking (from relatively easier to most difficult) is as follows:

Farm-to-table programs involve sourcing food directly from local farmers and delivering it to restaurants and consumers in the same region. This can help to reduce the carbon footprint of food transportation, support local economies, and provide access to fresh and healthy food for communities. Food co-ops are community-owned grocery stores that prioritize sustainable and locally sourced food. By pooling resources and buying in bulk, food co-ops can reduce waste and support

The greenhouse effect is a natural process that keeps our planet warm enough to support life, and involves the transition of energy from...

Drones and the "internet of things" and the systematic connection of utility systems, like water, power, and renewable energy distribution is creating a city that breathes with its population. The ways that the city operates is fundamentally changing and this "smart city" leads the way as a blueprint for others to follow.

Did you know there’s a free, public database that helps designers, students, and consumers understand which fabrics are sustainable? It’s...

How do we find the best solutions to the universal problems we are faced with? Sustainability is more about the attempt than it is about...