We all know the saying: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Reduce your consumption, reuse what you can for as long as you can, and then recycle so your waste can have a new life. But what is recycling and sustainability and what does it have to do with business? Recycling is the...

Many companies release annual sustainability reports or ESG reports. But if you’ve never read through one, you may be wondering what a sustainability report is and how to create a sustainability report. A sustainability report is annual company documentation of all...

You probably know about recycling, but what is upcycling? Upcycling is the reuse of old or used material into a new product of higher value. Pre-consumer waste such as textile scraps and post-consumer waste such as used furniture or thrown-away plastics can be...

Manufacturing is essentially the processing of raw materials to make a product for customers to buy. Additive manufacturing vs subtractive manufacturing is two methods of processing these raw materials to make parts or objects. Additive manufacturing is the process of...

Energy efficiency means using less energy to produce the same outcome - something almost all businesses and individuals strive to do on a regular basis. Most businesses focus on buildings and employees when aiming to be more energy efficient. However, in the...

With manufacturing having such a large carbon footprint, an industry-wide change towards emission reduction can make a big difference. Although every industry is diverse and different, here are the seven ways manufacturers can reduce their carbon footprints: Improve...

Individuals trying to lead more eco-friendly lives often struggle daily with throwing things away. This dilemma is magnified for companies trying to implement green manufacturing practices. There is always the lingering thought that there could be another use for that...