Technology and SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption, Production
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Technology and SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption, Production

Introduction and definition of SDG 12:

SDG 12 address sustainable production and consumption, looking across supply chains and what happens to products during and after consumption.
SDG 12 aligns with the concept of Circular Economies, as well as food security, food waste and the sustainable use of natural resources.
From an industrial point of view, SDG 12 provides targets for industrial environmental impact, such as use and abuse of air, water and soil.
Our global material footprint has risen unsustainably over the past years, from 73.2 billion tons in 2010 to 85.9 billion tons in 2017.

7 Articles: What is a digital carbon footprint? - what is a digital carbon footprint

7 Articles: What is a digital carbon footprint?

SDGs: 7,9,11,12,13
In collaboration with the Open University I am pleased to announce the availability of the 7 articles exploring what is a digital carbon footprint and what we can do about them.
Sustainability in Packaging - sustainability in packaging

Sustainability in Packaging

SDGs: 12
How a circular approach is turning poultry waste into game-changing packaging solutions.
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Plastic Rains Diamonds

SDGs: 12
Plastic Rains Diamonds. Turning plastic waste into diamonds and ‘exotic water’. New research from Germany #research #technology #techwithpurpose
How to make your business more sustainable in 3 steps. - How to make your business more sustainable

How to make your business more sustainable in 3 steps.

SDGs: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17
How to make your business more sustainable in 3 steps: How you can build automated micro-impacts into your operations to become a more sustainable business.
Responsible Procurement, Digital Carbon Footprints -

Responsible Procurement, Digital Carbon Footprints

SDGs: 12,13
How can procurement help reduce our digital carbon footprints?
A note on digital carbon footprints -

A note on digital carbon footprints

SDGs: 12,13
This is the first in a short series of articles, “What is a digital carbon footprint?”
Exploring Digital Carbon Footprints - digital carbon footprint

Exploring Digital Carbon Footprints

SDGs: 4,12,13
How aware are you of your digital carbon footprint? This report aims to help you explore the topic and take action.
Return, Repair, Reuse, Recycle – Boox aims for more Circular eCommerce -

Return, Repair, Reuse, Recycle – Boox aims for more Circular eCommerce

SDGs: 12
Return, Repair, Reuse, Recycle – Boox aims for more Circular eCommerce with QR enabled returnable packaging.
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AI Flexes Flax into Circular Bridges

SDGs: 9,11,12,13,17
AI Flexes Flax into Circular Bridges. AI, optic fibres, bio-resin, flax combine to create a unique construction worthy of award in Circular Economy circles.
Reducing Aviation Emissions, Optimising Pilot Performance - reducing aviation emissions

Reducing Aviation Emissions, Optimising Pilot Performance

SDGs: 12,13
In this interview I speak with Elena Escrivá De Romaní Pérez about her journey from pilot to co-founder and their work to both reduce aviation emissions (CO2, Water) and optimise pilot performance

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