Tag: Green Business
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Harnessing Eco-Design: Key Principles and Tools for Sustainable Manufacturing Success
Summary: Eco-Design of Products and Processes: Principles and Tools for Sustainable Manufacturing (Retracted Article) Background: Eco-design is a vital strategy for advancing sustainable manufacturing by minimizing the environmental impact of products and processes over their entire lifecycle. This approach focuses on using renewable resources, minimizing waste and emissions, and maximizing energy and material efficiency. Scope…
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Leading the Charge: ITT’s KONI Wins 2025 Railsponsible Award for Innovative Sustainable Practices in Railway Technology
ITT’s KONI Wins 2025 Railsponsible Supplier Award for Sustainable Lifecycle Extension Date: October 15, 2025 Source: Business Wire via The AI Journal Overview ITT Inc.’s KONI business, renowned for designing advanced shock absorption technology in transportation, has been honored with the 2025 Railsponsible Supplier Award. This accolade celebrates KONI’s innovative approach to sustainable product lifecycle…
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Navigating Sustainability: Understanding Consumer Preferences for Eco-Friendly Ingredients and Packaging in Food Products
Consumers’ Attitude toward Sustainable Food Products: Ingredients vs. Packaging Overview A 2016 study published in Sustainability by Seo et al. investigates how consumers perceive sustainable food products, focusing on two key dimensions: eco-friendly ingredients (internal attributes) and eco-friendly packaging (external attributes). While consumer awareness about organic (eco-friendly ingredient) products is high, the study highlights a…
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Unveiling the Future of Sustainable Design: 18 Key Product Categories Leading the EU’s Ecodesign Revolution
Designing More Sustainable Products: 18 Priority Categories Identified by the EU Joint Research Centre Overview The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission has published a pivotal report identifying 18 product categories with high potential for sustainability improvements under the newly enforced EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR, EU Regulation 2024/1781). This regulation,…
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Eco-Friendly Innovations: Spiral Eco3 Wins Silver A’ Design Award for Sustainable Holiday Decor
Spiral Eco3 Earns Silver in A’ Design Award for Sustainable Christmas Tree Innovation Award-Winning Sustainable Design The Spiral Eco3, a collaborative creation by Design Nest and Nuwa Circular Solutions, has won the Silver A’ Design Award in the Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design category as of October 2025. This internationally recognized accolade underscores the…
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Green vs. Greenwashed: How to Identify Truly Sustainable Products in an Era of Deceptive Marketing
Differentiating Greenwashed vs. Sustainable Products: A Global Consumer Perspective Study Overview A 2020 study published in Sustainability investigates whether consumers can effectively distinguish truly sustainable products from those that are greenwashed—products marketed as environmentally friendly but lacking genuine sustainability. The research surveyed 768 participants from the UK, Canada, and Pakistan to assess awareness, trust, and…
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EU’s Bold New Framework for Sustainable Products: Leading the Circular Economy by 2030
EU Unveils Ambitious Plan to Promote Sustainable Products by 2030 The European Commission is spearheading a transformative initiative aimed at accelerating the EU’s transition to a circular economy through its 2025–2030 working plan under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Energy Labelling Regulation. Adopted in July 2024, this strategy sets robust sustainability and…
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Unlocking Sustainability: How Makersite’s $70 Million Investment Empowers Manufacturers to Design Greener Products
Makersite Secures $70 Million Funding to Drive Sustainable Product Design Date: July 22, 2025 Source: ESG Today Overview: Stuttgart-based Makersite, a leading supply chain data company, has raised €60 million (USD $70 million) in a Series B funding round aimed at expanding its platform that empowers manufacturers to design greener, safer, and more affordable products.…
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Emerald Ecovations: Your Trusted Source for Sustainable & Organic Products in Partnership with NYRA
Emerald Ecovations Named NYRA’s Preferred Sustainable Products Partner Date: April 22, 2025 Source: Thoroughbred Daily News The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has entered a multi-year partnership with Emerald Ecovations, appointing the company as its preferred sustainable products partner. This strategic collaboration underscores NYRA’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and enhancing community well-being.…
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Bioplates by Alex Hell: Award-Winning Sustainable Tableware Redefining Eco-Friendly Dining Solutions
Bioplates by Alex Hell Wins Silver at A’ Design Award for Sustainable Products October 17, 2025 – COMO, Italy — Bioplates, an innovative biodegradable tableware solution designed by Alex Hell, has earned the Silver A’ Design Award in the Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design category. This prestigious accolade spotlights Bioplates as a leading contribution…
