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Green news- Patagonia blurs the line between secondhand and new clothingThe outdoor apparel company sold almost 160,000 used items in fiscal 2026, generating about $13 million in sales. The post Patagonia blurs the line between secondhand and new clothing appeared first on Trellis.
- How the maker of Advil and Tums adds the price of carbon to supplier contractsSuppliers have thanked Haleon for being the first customer that has “put their money where their mouth is.” The post How the maker of Advil and Tums adds the price of carbon to supplier contracts appeared first on Trellis.
- How your company can help eliminate harmful subsidiesPrivate-sector support is needed to accelerate the sluggish pace of government reforms. The post How your company can help eliminate harmful subsidies appeared first on Trellis.
- ‘Stay optimistic’: Career advice from the outgoing CSO of IKEA’s largest retailerKaren Pflug will exit Ingka Group at the end of December after five years in her role and 12 years with the company. The post ‘Stay optimistic’: Career advice from the outgoing CSO of IKEA’s largest retailer appeared first on Trellis.
- Updated: Sustainability leadership movesNew CSOs for IKEA's largest retailer and Europe's largest telecommunications firm, and more. The post Updated: Sustainability leadership moves appeared first on Trellis.
- Patagonia blurs the line between secondhand and new clothing
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Third generation photovoltaic cell is on the way
Third generation photovoltaic cells are solar cells that are potentially able to overcome the Shockley–Queisser limit of 31-41% power efficiency for singlebandgap solar cells. This includes a range of alternatives to the so-called “first generation solar cells” (which are solar cells made of semiconducting p-n junctions) and “second generation solar cells” (based on reducing the cost of first generation cells by employing thin film technologies). Common third-generation systems include multi-layer (“tandem”) cells made of amorphous silicon or gallium arsenide, while more theoretical developments include frequency conversion, hot-carrier effects and other multiple-carrier ejection. Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Energy, Innovations & Technology
Tagged Photovoltaic, Solar, solar energy, solar panel
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Europe’s old nuclear reactors must have an assessment
World Environment Day on 06.06.2014 was important for European nuclear energy policy, and the triggering issue was in Ukraine. No, it was not because of the G7 meeting talking about the consequences of energy dependence in the shadow of the political problems in Ukraine. The G7 did not really address nuclear, because they are aware nuclear cannot really help them out and the risks of nuclear power in conflict areas are not a strong issue on their agenda. Continue reading
We want Renewable energy now!
A new meeting of United Nations climate change convention took place on 06.06.2014. Unlike governments, civil society is getting active – in an impressive way – to guarantee a better future for the coming generations; they – we – told policy leaders today that we are ready to defend our climate and develop a just transition from the dirty era of fossil fuels towards a renewable energy future. We want to live in a carbon free economy that preserves our planet, boosts climate resilience, globalizes energy and food access for all, and prevents us from wasting money and lives. Lives will be lost if we do not act now to stop climate change. Continue reading
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