triple bottom line

The term ‘sustainability’ is often used in academic papers as a buzzword rather than a scientific concept, says the University of Adelaide’s Chris Wenzl. Analysis by University of Adelaide researchers has found that claims about sustainability are increasing in agricultural genomics research, but the term is often not well-defined, leading to potential concerns about the …

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The Menus of Change University Research Collaborative (MCURC), in collaboration with ReFED, is helping foodservice operators repurpose food and reduce food waste while supporting their triple bottom line. MCURC is a global collaboration of more than 80 colleges and universities, foodservice companies, and research collaborators advancing plant-forward diets and reducing food waste in campus dining. During a 12-week …

Repurposing Food Waste in University Dining: A Triple Win Read More »

Founded in 1995 as a family-run company focused on producing high-quality, environmentally responsible spring water, Ice River Sustainable Solutions subsequently turned its attention to the plastic footprint of the bottles used to market its product. Starting in 2010, the company, headquartered in Shelburne, Ont., investigated ways to take polyethylene terephthalate (PET) purchased from the Ontario …

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Consumers Energy was offering free test drives of seven electric vehicle models Saturday. People could sign up for one or two 15-minute driving sessions from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Harrison Street Parking Lot in Flint. There were popular models to drive like the Ford F-150 Lightning and the GM Hummer EV SUV. Consumer …

Flint test drive event boosts electric car accessibility and savings Read More »

Strong partnerships, triple-A locations and ESG remain critical parts of the business model. Hotel owners, operators and brands are looking for creative financing methods to get hotel development across the finish line to a property’s opening. A panel of hospitality executives — including two affiliated with hotel brand companies — weighed the hotel development landscape …

European hoteliers on protecting the planet, the guest and hotels’ bottom lines Read More »