Read the full story from SustainAbility. Welcome to SustainAbility’s annual trends review in which we identify ten issues that we believe will have significant impact
Day: February 21, 2018
Assessing Progress on the 1997 Integrated Management Plan for the Illinois River Watershed
Download the document. The Illinois River Watershed (IRW) encompasses approximately 44 percent of the land in Illinois. The watershed plays a prominent role in supporting
Owens-Illinois Achieves Cradle to Cradle Gold Rating in Industry First
Read the full story at Environmental Leader. Glass container manufacturer Owens-Illinois (O-I) is the first food and beverage packaging company to receive gold-level certification for
Saving Energy, Saving Lives: The Health Impacts of Avoiding Power Plant Pollution with Energy Efficiency
Download the document. Pollution from power plants harms public health, contributing to heart attacks, respiratory conditions, asthma attacks, and premature death. Energy efficiency can benefit
Companies’ contribution to sustainability through global supply chains
Tannis Thorlakson, Joann F. de Zegher, Eric F. Lambin (2018). “Sustainability in global supply chains.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Feb 2018, 201716695; DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1716695115 Significance: Supply chains tied to multinational corporations represent over
EPA Withdrew ‘Once In Always In’ Policy – So What Does That Mean?
Read the full story in Environmental Leader. On January 25, 2018, the EPA issued a guidance memorandum withdrawing the “once in always in” policy for
