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USGBC announces LEED v4, CALGreen alignment for green building projects in CA

With California leading the way, many cities, counties and states are adopting green building strategies as mandatory requirements in local codes.
April 19, 2018
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Washington, D.C.-based creator of LEED certifications, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system, announced significant streamlining for all LEED pre-requisites and credits for California projects pursuing certification under LEED v4.
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CHEP develops reverse logistics, waste diversion solution for Walmart Canada

Since the recycling of wooden waste began, more than 2,000 tons of plant racks have been transported to recycling facilities.
April 12, 2018
Working closely with operation managers at Walmart's 400 Canadian stores, CHEP, Livonia, Mich., developed a reverse logistics and waste diversion solution to quickly and efficiently move all the excess racks to a recycling facility.
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JBS USA commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water, electricity, natural gas

In 2017, JBS USA reduced the intensity of its water use by 6.2%, natural gas by 6.3%, electricity by 5.2% and greenhouse gas emissions by 7.6%, compared to 2016.
April 11, 2018
JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., released its 2017 Sustainability Report, which details JBS USA’s environmental, social and economic achievements in 2017, and 2020 Sustainability Targets, which establish a clear path for future sustainable progress.
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Port of Long Beach launches pilot for zero-emissions cranes, cargo handling equipment

The project will bring 25 vehicles that are zero- or near zero-emissions to Port of Long Beach marine terminals for one year to test their performance in a real-world setting.
April 5, 2018
The Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif.; Southern California Edison (SCE), a Rosemead, Calif.-based subsidiary of Edison International; and the California Energy Commission, Sacramento, Calif.; launched what is said to be the nation’s largest pilot project for zero-emissions cranes and other cargo handling equipment for seaports.
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Report shows ways to help solve North America's food loss, waste problem

The report estimates that 168 million tons of food are wasted in North America each year.
April 4, 2018
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), Canada, released a comprehensive report on the state of food loss and waste in Canada, Mexico and the United States, developed through the CEC’s North American Initiative on Food Waste Reduction and Recovery.
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Tyson Foods announces largest land stewardship commitment made by U.S. protein provider

To reach the target, Tyson Foods expects to work with at least one third-party organization on a program to encourage corn farmers to adopt practices that reduce fertilizer use and soil loss.
April 3, 2018
Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., committed to support improved environmental practices on 2 million acres of corn by the end of 2020, making it what is dubbed to be the largest-ever land stewardship commitment by a U.S. protein company.
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