sustainability

In recent years, the cannabis industry has emerged from the shadows of prohibition into a realm of legality and potential profitability. However, as this nascent sector grows, so do the concerns regarding its impact on the environment and society at large. Environmental and Social Governance (ESG)...

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup dedicated to reducing carbon and soot emissions by powering heavy-duty engines with clean and renewable fuels, has secured $30 million in Series B funding.  Among those making second investments were Breakthrough Energy Ventures, led by renowned...

This article was originally published on Cannabis & Tech Today, and appears here with permission. If it isn’t obvious already, we do everything we can here to champion sustainable practices in the cannabis industry. That’s why when Bill Ludlow, CEO of CRATIV Packaging,...

As we move to the fall of 2022, we should note that November is a busy month with sustainability and green growth summits and opportunities. These include the Egypt Climate Conference of the Parties COP27 and the Group of 20 summit in Indonesia. These events are taking place during an economic...

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Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board is looking to reduce the amount of plastic waste being generated by the industry in the Green Mountain State, reported the WorcestorMagazine. In June, the Board released its “Guidance on Packaging.” According to the guidance, packaging...

This article was originally published on Cannabis & Tech Today and appears here with permission. The cannabis industry has grown exponentially over the past few years, by any measure.  It has experienced growth spurts, just like children do, and with them, the exuberance of puberty. Now,...

This article was originally published on Cannabis & Tech Today and appears here with permission. A recent nationwide survey conducted by Canivate Growing Systems laid bare the new expectations of cannabis consumers: 64% of consumers are willing to pay more for cannabis that is grown organically...

By Franca Quarneti via El Planteo. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), the multinational technology company, wants to build data centers and other buildings with materials such as hemp and algae. The proposal seeks to displace concrete (a material that contributes to 8% of global CO2 emissions) with...

Harborside Inc. (OTCQX: HBORF) a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, announced on Monday in a press release that it has entered into a strategic research agreement with Utah State University to conduct a study led by world-renowned plant physiologist Dr. Bruce Bugbee...

The Biden administration on Thursday announced an interim goal to produce 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per year by 2030 on the way to net-zero emissions by mid-century. Commercial domestic and international flights in the U.S. are responsible for 11% of the country's...

Anyone keeping an ear to the ground in trucking knows that working toward net-zero carbon emissions has been decades in the making — and extends beyond the obvious elimination of diesel smokestacks. Increased emissions regulations have led to mileage improvements, while fleets with generous budgets...

Visibility and transparency come up time and time again in the transportation industry. Often, these topics are tied into conversations about increasing efficiency and bottom lines. While a more efficient supply chain undoubtedly leads to higher profits, increased earnings are not the only...

Robert Brown, Senior Director of External Affairs at TuSimple, joins Tyler Cole to unpack how automating heavy-duty trucking can impact overall supply chain sustainability. From fuel savings and freight efficiency to reduced maintenance costs and alternative fuels, the discussion covers a wide...

A survey released Tuesday by Convoy found that U.S. trucking companies are very open to sustainable solutions that save money and reduce emissions, but there are still conflicting views on climate change and environmental regulations. The digital freight network surveyed about 600 small and...