Articles on or after 4/13/2024: Sustainable Brands
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'CATAN - New Energies’ Adds Sustainability Twist to Classic Strategy Game - Sustainable Brands  (Apr 17) |
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Apr 17 · The update to one of the best-selling board games of all time presents players with a pertinent dilemma: spend resources to invest in clean, sustainable energy sources or opt for cheaper, yet polluting, fossil fuels. CATAN Studio’s forthcoming CATAN – New Energies ushers players into a reality more reflective of our modern world with a compelling blend of strategy, sustainability and societal progress. This latest update to the beloved game challenges players to navigate a pivotal crossroads in the island of Catan's history, set in the modern day. Gone are the days of the island's pre-industrial past: This latest version of Catan demands energy to fuel its growth. CATAN ... Read more ... |
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As Droughts Zap South America’s Hydroelectric Energy, What Can Be Done? - Sustainable Brands  (Apr 19) |
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Apr 19 · As our climate systems become more erratic, clean sources of energy will become ever more precious; and scaling and diversifying sustainable ways to harness it will be key to our survival. Climate change is affecting all of us in numerous ways. From the penguins of Antarctica to corporate executives in Tokyo, everyone is feeling the effects of our shifting climate system in one way or another. Whether we accept it or not, the cumulative effects of human industrial activities are altering the atmosphere in a way that severe droughts and floods are becoming much more common; and this may only be the beginning of what’s to come. The Amazon rainforest, until recently ... Read more ... |
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Events Are Driving Transparency, Awareness with Climate-Labeled Food Menus - Sustainable Brands  (Apr 17) |
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Apr 17 · Using climate-impact labels is one way events can persuade attendees to choose more sustainable menu options. Event organizers globally are recognizing the need to evolve standard event practices into more sustainable versions. With the many routes trade shows and conferences can use to reduce their environmental footprint, the food and beverages served onsite mustn't be overlooked. With more than a third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions linked to the food system, the food and beverage items served to event attendees can significantly impact the event’s carbon footprint. Using climate-impact labels is one way events can persuade attendees to choose more sustainable ... Read more ... |
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Paving the Way for Resilient Transportation Infrastructure - Sustainable Brands  (Apr 16) |
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Apr 16 · Repairs and reconstruction are critical for improving the state of our country’s infrastructure. Advancements in elastomers and PCR plastics in asphalt can enhance road integrity, increase roads’ lifespan and pave the way for a circular economy. Across North America, our roads play a crucial role in our infrastructure, and the state of our roads impacts everyone and everything - from people’s ability to socialize or get where they need in emergencies to a business’s supply chain. Without adequate roads, we cannot reach our destinations safely and efficiently. Yet, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers, growing wear and tear on our nation's roads has left ... Read more ... |
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