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Green news- Shareholders continue to pull back on environmental resolutionsThe decline in shareholder pressure is one less incentive for companies to prioritize sustainability. The post Shareholders continue to pull back on environmental resolutions appeared first on Trellis.
- The campaign that kick-started the net-zero movement is shifting focusRace to Zero is evolving as corporate climate action moves from pledges to progress. The post The campaign that kick-started the net-zero movement is shifting focus appeared first on Trellis.
- Simplifying the sustainability certification ecosystemFor many professionals, it can take a year or more to learn a new language for carbon inventories. The post Simplifying the sustainability certification ecosystem appeared first on Trellis.
- Gucci maker Kering’s long-time focus on materials innovation pays offThe fashion company’s steady adoption of recycled materials and fibers sourced through regenerative is chipping away at emissions. The post Gucci maker Kering’s long-time focus on materials innovation pays off appeared first on Trellis.
- Google’s best practices for recycled materialsReplacing virgin content with recycled material is one of the company’s key levers for reducing the carbon footprint of individual products. The post Google’s best practices for recycled materials appeared first on Trellis.
- Shareholders continue to pull back on environmental resolutions
Daily Archives: 05/02/2012
Solar pannel from plants. Is it possible?
In a mashup of biology and electronics, researchers said they’ve made progress in making low-cost solar cell from plants.
A paper published in Scientific Reports describes an improved method for making electricity-producing “biophotovoltaics” without the sophisticated laboratory equipment previously needed. Researchers said custom-designed chemicals could be mixed with green plants, even grass clippings, to create a photovoltaic material by harnessing photosynthesis. Continue reading
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