SUSTAINABILITY

Schneider Electric has made history by becoming the first company to earn the ECOLOGO Certification for an industrial product. This certification is a big deal because it shows that Schneider's PowerPacT Molded Case Circuit Breakers meet strict environmental and health standards. The ECOLOGO Certification is not just about looking green; it means the product has gone...

In a remarkable achievement, 32 American students have been selected as 2026 Rhodes Scholars, showcasing their dedication to various fields such as housing, health, sustainability, and prison reentry programs. Among the winners are five students from U. S. military academies and three each from Yale University, Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Institute of T...

Bakelite has just earned a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, a big deal in the world of sustainability. This puts them in the top 5% of over 130, 000 companies worldwide. What’s driving this success? Bakelite has been busy making changes. They’ve installed solar panels in the UK, Spain, and Finland. In the Netherlands, they added a steam turbine. Plus, they’re reusing water...

Two big companies are joining forces again to make energy management smarter. FPT, a tech company from Vietnam, and E. ON Optimum, a digital arm of E. ON UK, have decided to keep working together. They want to use technology to help businesses make better energy choices. FPT has been helping E. ON Optimum with a cloud-based system. This system gives businesses real-...

Bravident, a brand known for its pet and owner lifestyle products, has introduced the DriftShell™ Outdoor Dog Jacket. This new jacket is designed for dogs of all sizes, offering comfort, protection, and style. The jacket is made with professional-grade materials, ensuring it is waterproof and breathable. It also features reflective details for safety during low-light...

Ever thought about starting your own farm or seafood business? There's a course for that! The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a web-based business planning course for new and aspiring producers. It's a great chance to learn the ropes of running a sustainable business in the natural resources field. The course runs from November 6 to February 5,...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is booming, but it's not all sunshine and roses. Behind the scenes, AI's growing appetite for resources is taking a toll on the environment. Electricity, water, and rare minerals are all in high demand to keep AI running smoothly. By 2028, AI could be responsible for over half of the power used by data centers. That's a lot of energy! Bu...

Amazon recently showcased its latest tech at an event in California. The company is betting big on robots and AI to boost efficiency. But there's a catch: fewer jobs might be needed in the future. Amazon's top robotics expert, Tye Brady, insists that robots are here to help, not replace, humans. He believes that machines and people can work together to make things b...

Mesa, Arizona, just got a new high-tech neighbor. XNRGY, a company that makes air-cooling systems for data centers, opened its Mesa 1 plant on October 23. This isn't just any plant—it's a big deal for Mesa because it brings high-paying jobs and shows the city's growing importance in the tech world. Data centers are like the brains of the internet. They store and pro...

Flexsys has just hit two big goals in its green journey. First, it got a Platinum rating from EcoVadis in 2025. This puts it in the top 1% of over 125, 000 companies checked worldwide. The rating looks at how companies do in areas like the environment, labor rights, ethics, and sustainable buying. The second big win? The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) appro...