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👏 Well done! It's pretty hard to imagine that a piece of garbage in Maximilien Park will sooner or later end up in our rivers and the sea, but also in water and food. 👀 All plastics eventually break down into 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, which penetrate the earth and groundwater, or are washed into rivers by rainwater runoff. Actions like those of River Cleanup have visible effect and illustrate the importance of NGO lobbying of European institutions to put pressure : 🏭 - on plastic producers, whose pellets (raw plastic granules 2-5 mm in size, 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 !) escape en masse from their supply chain and invisibly soil all beaches 🛒 - on industries that consume large quantities of plastic. Just 2 years ago, the food industry and bottle manufacturers swore before the Commission that it was technically impossible to attach the cap to the bottle. 🏆 And finally? : from the absurd fantasies of NGOs Seas At Risk, we've moved on to plastic caps attached to bottles. 🤝 With the help of River Cleanup and the whole of civil society, NGOs and, above all, the governments, it is possible to reduce this plastic pollution which is poisoning the planet and all its living beings.

Great post from Evero highlighting the important role waste wood plays in supporting the circular economy. At Seras we supply biomass fuel to six of the UK’s biggest biomass power plants, including Lisahally Power Station. Every year our waste solutions divert 1.1 million tonnes of waste wood away from landfill. By turning waste into clean energy we are making waste matter in our sustainable energy future.    #netzero #cleanenergy #biomassenergy #circulareconomy

Small changes can reduce our environmental footprint. Every action counts, whether it's reducing plastic use, conserving water, planting trees, or supporting renewable energy. Together, we can create a positive impact for a greener environment. #TheAscottLimited #Ascott #Citadines #Somerset #AscottCARES #sustainability  #GenerationRestoration

♻️ It's Recycle Week! ♻️ We are excited to join this year’s #RecycleWeek campaign, running from 14th-20th October, with the theme ‘Rescue Me’! This year, the focus is on rescuing recyclable items from ending up in the rubbish bin. At Boxergy, recycling is at the heart of our commitment to sustainability. Just like renewable energy, recycling helps us create a cleaner, greener future. By reducing waste and reusing valuable materials, we’re conserving resources and helping to protect the planet for future generations. Whether it's installing air source heat pumps, solar panels, or EV chargers, our mission is to promote renewable energy while supporting efforts to reduce waste. Together, these actions play a crucial role in reducing our carbon footprint. Let’s all come together this week to make sure nothing goes to waste! We all have a part to play in making a difference. 🌍💚 For more information, visit the Zero Waste Scotland website. #Sustainability #Recycle #RenewableEnergy #GoGreen #ZeroWasteScotland #ClimateAction #boxergy

🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 Residents of the picturesque Isle of Wight, nestled off the southern coast of England, have something monumental to celebrate! 🎉 The long-awaited waste-to-energy plant has finally kicked off its test operations! 💡🏝️ After a slight delay, the plant is now up and running, paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future for the island. 🌿💚 According to a recent BBC report, January's testing phase yielded an impressive 386,663 kilowatt-hours of energy – enough to power approximately 7,000 homes for an entire week! 🏠💡 Waste-to-energy (WtE), also known as EfW (energy-from-waste), is a game-changer in environmental innovation. 🔄♻️ By converting paper, plastic, yard waste, and wood into energy, it not only reduces landfill waste but also curbs the release of planet-heating methane gas into the atmosphere. 🌍🚫 The process is as ingenious as it is efficient: trash is burned to heat water, which creates steam to power turbine blades, thus generating clean energy! 🌬️💨 Plus, it drastically reduces waste volume, transforming 2,000 pounds of garbage into 300-600 pounds of ash! 🌟✨ Here's to a brighter, cleaner future for the Isle of Wight and beyond! 🌟🌿 The Cool Down #WasteToEnergy #Sustainability #GreenTech #IsleofWight #EnvironmentalInnovation #CleanEnergy #GoGreen

This #EarthDay, we’re taking the time to reflect on the progress we’ve made on our sustainability journey: 🌍Committed to being net zero by 2040 🌍100% renewable electricity sourced for our managed estate 🌍Zero waste to landfill 🌍Near-term science-based emissions reduction target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative 🌍Signatories of the Courtauld commitment – committing to reduce our food waste by 50% by 2030 🌍Launched food waste reduction training to all team members via our online training platform 🌍Started transitioning sites from gas to electricity – including installing electric equipment in our kitchens. 10% of the pubs in our managed estate now have electric kitchens. This is just a snippet of the work that’s taking place. And while it’s huge progress, we know we have plenty more work to do. #LifeIsTooGoodToWaste

Did you know that more than ¼ of US landfill waste is compostable? Composting is a natural way to reduce our carbon emissions. UL Solutions has partnered with many organizations in their pursuit of reducing their carbon footprint, meeting corporate sustainability goals, and transitioning to renewable energy. 🌱 Learn about ULTRUS™ Collections for Sustainability and Energy at ul.com/ULTRUS.

WE ARE A RESPONSIBLE ORGANISATION As part of our ongoing commitment to reducing our carbon footprint we have taken the decision to replace all the internal lighting at our site in Bray, Ireland with LEDs in a move expected to reduce energy consumption by at least 60%. We are also proud to announce that, as a result of a number of our sustainability initiatives, we have reduced our direct CO2 emissions by 44% between 2015 and 2023 and our indirect CO2 by 65% during the same time period, with plans to be net zero by 2030. Zero waste generated by the company goes to landfill with 89% recycled in 2023 and the remainder converted to biofuel. We have also allocated a patch of land on our site for a rewilding garden – a form of ecological restoration with an emphasis on recreating an area's "natural uncultivated state".  Wildflower seeds were planted with pupils from the local school, Avondale Community College, as part of the Business in the Community programme. #BIC #sustainability #carbonreduction #dotherightthing

How do we imagine a #zerowaste society? ♻️🌍 Cities are already implementing zero waste solutions, proving sustainable change is possible. Through the #ERICproject, we're partnering with municipalities and businesses to share best practices and develop reuse strategies, empowering communities and enabling citizens to choose zero waste. "I want to learn what other cities and regions have done. I think one of the main measures to implement is to install a citywide system for cups and containers" Maïté Liekens - Fair Resource Foundation 🎥 Watch now to see our vision in action! 🌿💚 https://zurl.co/6243

Going Green 🔋🚛 Emterra Environmental, a leading Canadian waste management company, is rolling out eight shiny new Mack LR Electric refuse trucks in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. These eco-friendly vehicles will be hitting the streets of Courtenay and Comox starting in August, marking Emterra’s first fully electric local fleet. 🌿\ This move is part of Emterra Environmental’s bigger plan to electrify its fleet, building on a successful pilot program they ran in Ontario last year. 🚀 Emterra is putting their money where their mouth is when it comes to environmental sustainability and climate action. 🌎 The arrival of these quieter, zero-emission trucks in the Comox Valley isn’t just about hitting environmental targets—it’s also about modernizing our neighbourhoods. By cutting down on noise pollution and improving air quality, these electric trucks are set to boost the quality of life for residents, which could even have a positive impact on property values. 🏡✨