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Carbon Mitigation Actions; For The Planet, And for the Pocket

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Geo thermal Power Station in Iceland. As a consumer, I expect when I invest in an appliance or a tool, it will keep working for a reasonably long time to bring a return. Another way to reach carbon neutrality is to lower the amount of carbon emitted by investing in alternative energy solutions. M achines are built to last !

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This Week in Logistics News (August 28 – September 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. BluJay Solutions Raises up to $500 Million New Financing to Drive Accelerated Growth. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Iceland Gets On-Demand Drone Deliveries (BloombergTechnology).

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How To Make Your Ecommerce Eco-Friendly

ShipBob

Freight movement is the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions with last-mile freight a major contributor to local air pollution. Other examples include noissue and Arka , which offer branded custom packaging solutions made with eco-friendly materials. Purchase carbon offsets for the business.