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July 2, 2020
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Blog: What is life cycle assessment (LCA)?
One of the most common methodologies for quantifying sustainability is life cycle assessment (LCA). It can give businesses, policymakers, and consumers valuable data for understanding the environmental impact of industrial processes and systems.
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June 18, 2020
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Why Oprah and Katy Perry invested in Apeel, a start-up trying to solve the food-waste crisis in the U.S.
CNBC talks to Carlos Diaz-Acosta, associate professor of packaging science, about consumer behavior and food-waste education.
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June 16, 2020
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From beer to plants; using a green wall to help filter wastewater at RIT
WROC-TV talks to Josh Goldowitz and Scott Wolcott, professors in the Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety, about their research on a cost-effective and sustainable option for wastewater treatment for breweries.
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June 15, 2020
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation issues a pledge for the circular economy
The Golisano Institute for Sustainability has signed a pledge with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to drive economic growth, restore the environment, and benefit society.
