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Green news- Why Dr. Bronner’s new ‘purpose’ initiative is heavy on certificationsOrganic food companies Yerba Madre and Nature’s Path are among the 16 companies that have adopted the personal care and cleaning brand's pledge, which requires 10 commitments. The post Why Dr. Bronner’s new ‘purpose’ initiative is heavy on certifications appeared first on Trellis.
- Google, McKinsey and Meta back project to reforest degraded Appalachian landsThe deal is the second facilitated by the Symbiosis Coalition, a buyers’ group targeting 20 million tons of nature-based removal credits. The post Google, McKinsey and Meta back project to reforest degraded Appalachian lands appeared first on Trellis.
- Corporate demand is driving a boom in farmland carbon creditsMicrosoft and Walmart are among the companies buying offsets and insets from a growing cadre of project developers. The post Corporate demand is driving a boom in farmland carbon credits appeared first on Trellis.
- Streamlined water stewardship standard now aligns with CSRDApple, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever are among companies with certifications based on the framework created by the Alliance for Water Stewardship. The post Streamlined water stewardship standard now aligns with CSRD appeared first on Trellis.
- 5 ways companies can push for resilient agricultural policiesBusiness leaders can urge lawmakers to safeguard the U.S. food system. The post 5 ways companies can push for resilient agricultural policies appeared first on Trellis.
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Category Archives: Alternative Energy
Solar Energy & the Environment
Using solar energy produces no air or water pollution and no greenhouse gases, but does have some indirect impacts on the environment. For example, there are some toxic materials and chemicals, and various solvents and alcohols that are used in the manufacturing process of photovoltaic cells (PV), which convert sunlight into electricity. Small amounts of these waste materials are produced. Continue reading
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Types of Alternative Energy
We have traditionally used fossil fuels to provide most of our energy needs. These fossil fuels, like gasoline and coal, have some significant disadvantages. First, the world’s supply of these nonrenewable resources is diminishing. Second, the prices continue to skyrocket, making it unaffordable for many people. Third, fossil fuels are damaging to the environment. Because of these three reasons, we are beginning to look at alternative energy sources. We really need to look carefully at these sources. Fossil fuels will not be around forever, and we are currently using them as if we have an unlimited supply. This supply, if we continue as we are today, will be gone. Fortunately, there are other options out there, and many of them do not have the same concerns that fossil fuels have, as these alternative sources are environmentally friendly, renewable, and more affordable in some cases. Continue reading
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