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Can New Environmental Regulations Create Sustainable Supply Chains?
According to a United Nations report released earlier this month, global warming is dangerously close to spiraling out of control. Thanks to human activity, record heatwaves, deadly storms, and other natural disasters are likely to only become worse. Unless immediate worldwide action is taken the average global temperature is likely to reach or cross the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold within the next 20 years. Heatwaves…
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Building Sustainable Warehouses for a Greener Supply Chain
As climate change continues to adversely affect everything from weather patterns to the world economy, companies are doing more than ever to implement environmentally sustainable business practices. For companies in the logistics industry, that has generally meant assessing more efficient delivery systems, energy consumption, and eco-friendly vehicle fleets. Less attention has been paid to the…
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Creating Sustainable Supply Chains
Consumers are demanding ever more quantities of delivered goods, increasing the pressure on global supply chains. Managing business logistics has become even more complex as more warehouses are built and shipping companies compete furiously for the labor and resources needed to meet new consumer demands. And as global supply chains expand and evolve, so too do their impact on our planet’s environment. …
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Green Logistics for a Greener Planet
With global warming concerns intensifying, the role of businesses in fighting climate change has become even more critical. As many successful companies continue to expand so too does their impact on both the global economy and the environment. One of the best ways companies can contribute to protecting our planet’s environment is by committing to…
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Planting Trees to Fight Climate Change
America’s National Forest System spans 193 million acres and provides immeasurable benefits to our country. Our forests sustain more than 3,000 species of wildlife and 10,000 species of plants. More than 160 million Americans benefit from recreation, leisure time and exercise in our national woodlands. These visitors spend $13.5 billion on our economy annually, sustaining…
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What Does it Mean to Have a Sustainable Supply Chain?
Wikipedia defines supply chain sustainability as “a business issue affecting an organization supply chain or logistics network in terms of environmental, risk and waste costs.” It is increasingly seen by both executives and consumers as essential to both the economy and our planet’s future. A sustainable supply chain helps the environment while also enhancing brand reputation…
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Helpful Ways to Recycle at Work and Home
At iGPS, environmental sustainability is a key component of our business model. In honor of Global Recycling Day on March 18th, we surveyed iGPS team members to learn more about their recycling and sustainability habits and learn more about efforts they have made to reduce their carbon footprint. Although we were pleased to learn that…
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The Impact of Reusable Packaging and Shipping Platforms
By now, most of us are accustomed to the habit of dropping a plastic water bottle or food container into a recycling bin instead of a trash can. But as we observe Global Recycling Day, it is worth remembering that our individual recycling efforts are merely the tip of the sustainability iceberg. To make a…