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Geophysical experts call for ethical framework in geoengineering deployment

Envirotec Magazine

As interest seemingly grows in geoengineering as a strategy for tackling global warming, the world’s largest association of Earth and space scientists has launched a putative “ethical framework” intended to function as a guide to responsible decision-making and inclusive dialogue. degrees Celsius.

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Farewell to plastic Peppa? Waitrose bans children's magazines with 'excessive' plastic toy giveaways

Business Green

Supermarket says it is time to tackle 'unnecessary plastic' that routinely accompanies children's magazines. Skye, from Gwynedd, launched her petition after becoming fed up with being sent "cheap plastic rubbish" with her favourite magazine. The carbon footprint is big and you are putting it straight in the bin to pollute the planet.".

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Bulk of UK banks lack convincing climate strategy, Ethical Consumer warns

Business Green

Conclusion based on research conducted by the magazine, which asked how banks were measuring and evaluating the climate impacts of their investments. The overwhelming majority of UK banks offering current and savings accounts lack convincing plans to reduce their carbon impact, according to new research from Ethical Consumer magazine.

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Remind packaging designers to remember the basics, says recycling group

Envirotec Magazine

The study highlights the issues surrounding tear off strips and questions whether it is ethical to ask the consumer to remove a part of the packaging before recycling, as the implications if they fail to do so would be that the pack could fail to be correctly sorted for recycling, regardless of the main component.

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Sustainable Office Gifts: A Guide For Green Holiday Shopping

Green Business Bureau

You can use patterned wrapping paper and old cereal boxes to create a nifty file/magazine holder or a desk organizer. Be sure to buy from certified companies who practice sustainable and ethical sourcing and manufacturing. Find ethical jewelry from B Corp certified brands like ABLE , SOKO , and many independent artisans on Etsy.

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Organisations are increasingly aware of the environmental footprint of Gen AI, but most aren’t able to address it alone

Envirotec Magazine

Multidisciplinary governance models and effective policies and industry-wide collaboration between stakeholders across the Gen AI ecosystem will also be important for organizations that want to achieve safe, transparent, sustainable, and ethical generative AI usage. To read the full report: [link]

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Leading ‘Sustainable’ Investment Funds Backing Fossil Fuels, Research Finds

DeSmogBlog

Major investment funds available to UK consumers are marketing themselves as “sustainable” and “ethical” while financing fossil fuel companies, research has found. Funds with over £500 million worth of assets under management were included, as well as 14 specifically climate focused funds previously investigated by Ethical Consumer.