Indianapolis Zoo Leads Global Effort to Protect Unique Ecuadorian Hummingbird In an inspiring move to protect biodiversity, the Indianapolis Zoo has awarded a $1 million grant to the Ecuador-based conservation group Fundación Jocotoco to save the critically endangered Blue-Throated Hillstar. This initiative, part of the zoo’s Saving Species Challenge, aims to support single-species conservation projects. The Blue-Throated Hillstar’s survival, threatened by habitat loss, mining, and human encroachment, has spurred international attention as Fundación Jocotoco collaborates to create safer habitats and engage local communities in preserving this newly discovered hummingbird species. Unique Species, Unique Threats Discovered only in 2017, the Blue-Throated…
Environmental Impact
Today marks the launch of the UK’s annual Recycle Week, highlighting a significant environmental challenge: households are discarding over nine billion recyclable items each year. With alarming statistics revealing billions of recyclable bottles, aerosols, and packaging are heading to incineration or landfill, the campaign aims to encourage the public to “Rescue Me – Recycle.” The Statistics Recent data shows that the most commonly binned items in Britain include an astonishing 7.4 billion yoghurt pots, 845 million cleaning product bottles, 526 million aerosols, and six million perfume bottles. Additionally, toilet roll tubes are frequently thrown away. While nearly 90% of people…
Growing Awareness of Generative AI A recent survey reveals that awareness of Generative AI (GenAI) tools, including ChatGPT, Microsoft CoPilot, and Google Gemini, has reached 83% among adults in the UK. Despite this widespread awareness, there is a growing call for transparency regarding the environmental impact of these technologies. Notably, 45% of respondents desire legislation requiring companies to disclose the environmental and climate change implications of their GenAI systems. Environmental Concerns on the Rise The increase in environmental concerns stems from the fact that GenAI systems heavily depend on data centres, which predominantly operate on fossil fuels, thereby exacerbating carbon…
ProAmpac, a prominent innovator in flexible packaging and material science, is excited to share its exceptional achievements at the 2024 AmeriStar Awards. The company has earned two prestigious awards in the Sustainable Packaging category and has played a key role in securing a third accolade for its innovative e-commerce solution. These accolades underscore ProAmpac’s dedication to advancing sustainability and driving innovation in the packaging sector. Awards for Sustainable Packaging ProAmpac’s RAP Sandwich Wedge, tailored for Sammi’s grab-and-go sandwiches, garnered significant acclaim in the Sustainable Packaging category. This advanced packaging solution features a high-barrier design with a fiber-based carton board and a…
The Good Eating Company The Good Eating Company is a leading player in the food service industry, dedicated to sustainable practices and exceptional service. Through innovative solutions and a focus on environmental responsibility, GEC strives to set new standards in the industry and support its clients’ sustainability goals. As we progress through 2024, sustainable practices in the food service industry are taking centre stage. Following the recent discussions at COP28, experts have outlined the key focus areas where food service businesses from SMEs to global corporations—will be enhancing their sustainability efforts. The $3 trillion food service industry continues to evolve,…
Understanding the essential role banks have in supporting and revitalising the natural environment, the Principles for Responsible Banking Academy (PRB Academy) has introduced a new course, ‘Applying Nature-Responsible Banking. This course is designed to provide practical approaches for banks that are engaging with or considering how to engage with nature. Addressing the Planetary Crisis Our planet is grappling with a triple crisis: climate change, pollution, and loss of biodiversity. According to The World Economic Forum (WEF), a nature-positive approach could potentially generate over US$10 trillion in new annual business value. This highlights the pressing need for banks to fill the…