The March for Science has, so far, spawned more than 514 events on April 22 across the U.S. and in other countries from Argentina to the U.K. Some 170 partners are participating, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science, MIT Press, Monterey Bay Aquarium, New York University, the Science Debate, and San Jose’s Tech Museum of Innovation. A wide variety of…
The global energy crisis is something that has plagued the world since the 1970’s. This issue is deeply entrenched in the average American’s daily life, from the products they choose to the environmental effects it is having and will continue to have on future generations. Overconsumption is the most common cause of the global energy…
Increasingly, corporate responsibility in many leading organizations goes way beyond creating codes or green-washing corporate messaging. In fact, industry powerhouses understand that leading in terms of creating and following ethical practices of all kinds is just good business. The Ethisphere 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company ranking identified the 124 honorees in 19 countries and 52…
With an appreciation of the dangers inherent in unmonitored recycling, HP is committing to greater transparency in the recycling supply chain and calls on other companies to do the same. Reduce, reuse, recycle. That’s the mantra of sustainability, and some of us commit to it by bringing in our waste for recycling. Unfortunately, what gets…
Politics has entered the supply chain. Changes in immigration, regulations, taxes and the increasing vilification of a well established global supply chain has us all on edge. Hopefully, these hot button issues will soon get clarification and we can resume the complex tasks of managing our increasingly complex supply chains. Supply chain risk is running…
Apple’s new policy in its supply chain for cobalt used in iPhone and iPad batteries aims at protecting mine workers and banning child labor. Source: Wikimedia Commons Congo supplies 60% of the world's cobalt. The mineral is used in lithium-ion batteries that power electronic devices from smartphone to computers. Major technology company supply chains source…
BANNOCKBURN, Ill. — On March 16, 2017, the European Union (EU) Parliament voted to adopt regulations regarding the sourcing of conflict minerals in high risk zones. The regulations, which require supply chain due diligence self-certification of tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores, and gold originating in conflict-affected and high-risk areas, are mandatory for smelters and…
Green cars are becoming commonplace on city streets all around the world. An increasing number of consumers love them and just about every major auto company is betting that these new designs will win the hearts of eco-minded individuals. At the same time, creating a supply chain to support this new demand is creating a…
The proliferation of smartphones and the speed at which they are being discarded is creating a huge environmental problem. The rate of replacing a smartphone is estimated at one and a half years in the U.S. and Europe, with higher-end models being replaced every four years. Cheaper units get discarded earlier because they can’t support…
Increasingly, electronics OEMs are thinking about the sustainability of their products, perhaps due to increasing awareness on the part of consumers. Many are introducing products with an eye toward designs that have less environmental impact and are easier to recycle. Still, only about 29% of all e-waste is recycled even though nearly 100% of e-waste…