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Turning protein waste into next-generation biofuel Content from Globe Content Studio Published January 18, 2021
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West Coast Reduction has become a key biofuel feedstock supplier to some of the world’s largest energy producers
The same process used to make soup stock is helping West Coast Reduction Ltd. cut the carbon footprint of fossil fuels.
The Vancouver-based company primarily focuses on rendering: taking leftover meat and fish products from farms, slaughterhouses, grocery stores and restaurants that would otherwise become waste or compost, and recycling certain components for use in animal feed and, more recently, alternative fuel.
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Recycle Boutique makes the move to online; drastic goals for textile waste reduction
30 Jan, 2021 11:00 PM
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Mark Cowle, general manager of Recycle Boutique. Photo / Supplied
Aimee Shaw is a business reporter focusing on retail, small businessaimee.shaw@nzherald.co.nz@AceeyShaw
Second hand clothing reseller Recycle Boutique says its shift to online operations means fewer garments will end up in landfill. Currently, 220,000 tonnes of textile waste is dumped in landfill in New Zealand each year, but the 10-store retail chain hopes its latest move will cut that by a third.
In November last year Recycle Boutique moved online after two years developing its own software and e-commerce site. In just three months it has seen a 10 per cent increase in sales compared to the same period in 2019. It also received over 7000 clothing drop-offs.
Ellen Rosen, The New York Times
Published: 27 Jan 2021 01:37 PM BdST
Updated: 27 Jan 2021 01:37 PM BdST From collaborating on the creation of biofibers to the manufacturing of environmentally friendly tag fasteners, some in the apparel sector are working with technology start-ups to clean up the world’s closets. The New York Times
Sustainability in the fashion industry was once the focus of only a handful of designers like Stella McCartney and outdoor gear companies such as Patagonia. );
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But traditional and new brands are trying to improve a supply chain increasingly criticized for contributing to landfills and causing other forms of pollution throughout the manufacturing process.
Waterloo, Other Cities Declare Snow Emergenies
Waterloo has joined several other northeast cities in declaring a snow emergency ahead of an approaching winter storm.
According to a press release from the city, Waterloo s snow emergency begins at 7 PM Monday and continues until 3 PM Tuesday. Snow routes are in effect for this period of time. Residents are encouraged to move their vehicles off city streets to allow crews to remove snow.
Motorists are reminded that trucks spread salt and sand. All motorists should maintain a safe distance of at least 50 feet when driving behind a snowplow.
In addition to Waterloo, snow emergencies have also be declared for the following cities: