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The wet processing of textiles is energy and water intensive, as well as requiring the use of numerous chemicals. Wet processing steps, depending on the textile product, can include sizing, desizing...
LCA for 501s ...
Levi's iconic 501 brand of jeans was put through a full life cycle assessment which revealed a number of valuable insights
One pair of jeans uses equivalent to 3 days’ water usage by...
Retailer reduces food loss with customers on-board
Finnish grocery stores actively communicate to customers about their food waste management efforts, encouraging them to reduce household food waste...
Food waste should primarily be reduced to a minimum. However, some food waste will inevitably be generated. Stores can then look for ways to put unsold groceries to use.
Food residues from the...
Food retailers tread a fine line when it comes to having enough stock to satisfy their customers but keeping spoilage and waste to a minimum.
Some best practices can help retailers prevent food waste...
Tackling food waste as a priority
Welsh government explored ways to reduce food and packaging waste
Tackling food waste alone saves more than 16 tonnes of CO2 and over € 4 000 (£ 3 600) in costs per...
Flexible working environment, flexible furnishing
City council explores innovative ways to re-use and refurbish existing furniture to create a new office environment
Novel approach to procuring...
Inspired ideas... green results!
Public health body creates a unique workplace, embedding sustainability as a core principle
Innovative approach to procuring re-used, remanufactured office equipment...
The natural way to zero waste...
London museum seeks to establish a sustainable procurement policy and strategy
Received support for six projects to help them embed sustainability into their...
The right stuff ... partners in affordable housing
Cardiff Council sought the right partners to build affordable and sustainable housing that delivers benefits to the economy and community
Expert...
Food redistribution is where surplus items, which would otherwise end up as waste, are made available for other uses and consumption. Companies, charities and individuals can all benefit from the...
Sector / Industry:
Food processing
Hotel and restaurant
Wholesale and retail
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Materials
Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:Low cost0 Year(s)
Welcome ... to recycled rubber mats
Welcome mats using recycled rubber, as good as new but 10-15 % cheaper to make
Circular economy player before the notion existed
The Belgian firm Verimpex has been...