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?? EU Commission clears €1bn Greek aid for renewables

The European Commission announced it had cleared the way for Greece to invest €1bn to support two landmark renewable energy production and storage projects to be completed by mid-2025. This project is designed to enable surplus energy to be stored and converted for use in times of peak electricity consumption. Read more

?? Abu Dhabi City Municipality organizes campaign on reducing food waste

Abu Dhabi City Municipality organized an awareness campaign to reduce food waste. Targeting every member of the community within the Municipality's geographical scope, this campaign was organized in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) | ?????? ?????? ????????? Authority's Preservation of Grace Project. Read more

??The Rise of ESG: How Investments are Shaping a Greener Middle East!

Read our latest blog to discover how nations like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar are embracing ESG to drive economic transformation through sustainable infrastructure. Explore the critical role of #WasteManagement in ESG metrics, illustrating the region's commitment to sustainability and financial resilience. See how Evreka WasteDashboard empowers businesses to align with ESG standards through digitized waste management and reporting, paving the way for a greener business environment. Read more

?? Elevate Your Textile Sustainability With the Higg Index!

With only 1% of textile waste currently recycled, sustainable practices have become a necessity for businesses. Upcoming regulations like the CSRD will significantly impact fashion, highlighting the need for companies to adapt quickly. As the 2024 deadline for CSRD approaches, the Higg Index becomes crucial for developing effective sustainability strategies and ensuring consistent data across the supply chain. Download our comprehensive guide to discover the full potential of the Higg Index and how you can elevate your environmental performance. Download now

?? IKEA’s V?XELBRUK collection made from recycled employee uniforms

While rolling out a new coworker uniform design over the past few years, 宜家 also collected hundreds of pallets of older uniforms, along with some overstock of pre-ordered uniforms that were left unused due to the transition to the new design. IKEA took the stockpile of fabric — and what it had learned from extensive research with H&M , and embarked on a textile-recycling project, marking its latest step towards a fully circular business model. Read more

?? How fashion giants are tackling water risks in cotton supply chains

Apparel companies are taking action to bolster their water-management commitments and practices. By 2040, half of the world's cotton-growing regions will likely be exposed to severe climate threats posing significant financial risk to apparel companies.?That’s why, as part of making their supply chains more resilient, companies must adopt stronger commitments to address how their cotton suppliers use and affect water.?Read more

?? Recyclable mono-polypropylene pouch revealed by Capri Sun

Capri Sun Group ?has unveiled a recyclable, mono-polypropylene drinks pouch, expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 25% compared to its previous design and support the brand’s mission to adopt fully recyclable packaging. Read more