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Eco Design: The Story of the Bottle Cap
Eco-design is best practice. We believe that eco-design should be an integral part of every design and production process. It's about looking beyond just the economic aspect to consider environmental and social impacts. How can we create products that are efficient and eco-friendly? How can we innovate to stay ten steps ahead? Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) are a good starting point. They help us understand our current footprint and explore ways to reduce it or use alternative materials, often leading to cost savings as well as environmental benefits.
How To Comply With The New EU Eco-Design Directive
A more eco-friendly design is key to reducing the GHG emissions of a product. Which is why the EU will soon release a new regulation demanding producers to improve the sustainability of their process. To help your company prepare for that and save you time, in this post we’ll tell you what the upcoming legislation means for your business. Before doing that, let’s briefly define the eco-design concept.
Fruitstraten: Jouw Straat als Boomgaard
In Gent transformeren 10 straten in bloeiende boomgaarden. Maar liefst 200 fruitbomen en -struiken krijgen een plek in geveltuinen, bij appartementen, en rond scholen en bedrijven.
Understanding EPD: Environmental Product Declaration
This is where Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) come into play. The concept of an EPD may be new to many, but it is an important tool in understanding the environmental impacts
What is Carbon Farming?
Carbon farming is a method of agriculture that aims to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in the soil. This is done through the use of various practices such as cover cropping, .
Which industries are responsible for most of the GHG emissions?
The average greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per industry can vary significantly depending on the specific energy sources and processes used within that industry. Some industries, such as
What is the difference between carbon footprint and GHG emissions?
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and carbon footprint are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to different things. Understanding the difference between the two is
How can businesses become climate positive? Here are a few strategies to consider.
As the impact of climate change becomes more evident, businesses are starting to take notice and adopt strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. One such strategy is
What you need to know about Regenerative agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is a farming and grazing practice that focuses on rebuilding and enhancing the health of soil, water, and ecosystems. It is a holistic approach that seeks to not only increase
Afforestation - the Miyawaki Method explained
The Miyawaki Method is a method of afforestation, or the process of planting and nurturing trees in an area where there was previously no forest.
Top things to do as a company to reduce your carbon footprint
There are several things that companies can do to reduce their carbon footprint and decrease their impact on the environment: Use renewable energy sources: One of the most effective ways to
Scope 1-2-3 Emissions explained
In today’s climate-conscious world, understanding your carbon footprint is essential for any business. As defined in GHG Protocol corporate standard, a methodology was created to classify carbon