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Coronavirus May Lead to a Drop in Global Emissions
The Coronavirus has been continuing to spread throughout the world rapidly. While there aren’t a whole lot of positives from the outbreak, there may be one silver lining, carbon emissions. According to a study conducted by Carbon Brief, there is a slowdown of emissions linked to the coronavirus and the policies put into effect [...]
Restaurant Technology News Announced Their List For 2019 Environmental Good
Restaurant Technology News compiled a list of 8 companies that are working in the greening of restaurant industry from waste reduction to energy usage. Nearly all of the winners aim to reduce food waste, with some being energy focused as well. Companies include ComplianceMate, CrunchTime, GND Solutions, Power Knot, Riegel Linen, Tenzo, Winnow, and [...]
Carbon Capture is Benefitting Breweries and Marijuana Companies With New Pilot Program
The Denver Beer Company in Colorado is working with the marijuana industry to launch a program to sell excess carbon dioxide to the cannabis company The Clinic in order to fertilize their marijuana crops. The exchange is part of the Carbon Dioxide Reuse Pilot Project announced by the governor of Colorado and the Department [...]
New Research Shows the World is Wasting More Food than Previously Thought
A recent study published by Plos One has found that the world is wasting a lot more food than previously thought. Previous estimates from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have shown an average per capita waste of 214 calories per day. The new findings show 527 calories per day per person, nearly [...]
Jeff Bezos Just Announced a $10 Billion Donation to Combat Climate Change
Photo: Business Insider Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced that he will be committing $10 billion of his own money to fight climate change. The announcement came via Instagram and is, by far, the largest donation to the cause to date. The Bezos Earth Fund will support “any effort that offers a real [...]
The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 Looks to Hold Producers Accountable
A new bill introduced to Congress proposes a reduction of the production of plastic in the United States. There is often a focus on consumers to responsibly reduce the amount of plastic they consume and dispose of it properly. The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 shifts responsibility to the producers of [...]