Sustainable Logistics: Making the Last Mile Eco-Friendly!

Consumer activism and demands for fast, on-demand delivery with sustainable logistics are both on the rise.

Sustainable logistics solutions like recycling and reusing delivery packaging are affordable ways for online businesses to make same-day deliveries eco-friendly and satisfy their customer base.

This article is the first in a series on creating sustainable logistics for last-mile delivery.

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Better Waste Management for the Environment!

It’s a fact that recycling and better waste management are important to the environment. But they’re also important to supply chains. Recycling keeps materials out of landfills, which reduces their size and helps them decompose more quickly.

In fact, according to the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), recycling helps decrease the amount of waste transferred to landfills and incinerators, which is good for the environment. Plus, it also assists in generating employment opportunities in the recycling and manufacturing industries across the U.S.

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Ways to Make Your Supply Chain More Sustainable!

Many companies are looking for ways to add more sustainability in all aspects of their supply chain. It is time to get rid of some of the processes that are now outdated and change them out for innovative techniques that will be good for the environment. Sustainability is a whole process that takes time and will need a full plan with everyone involved to make your Supply Chain more sustainable.

While your company won’t be able to find a quick and easy fix for adding in more sustainability in the supply chain, making small changes here and there will help you achieve a bottom line that will provide you more profits, improve your reputation, and helps the environment.

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Defining the New Normal in Supply Chain! What’s Normal Anyways?

The Coronavirus pandemic has upended almost every aspect of our personal and business lives. And now we hear talk about this “new normal”.

The economic and personal turmoil has been unprecedented. But with uncertainty around the future spread of the Covid-19 virus and uncertainty about the arrival of some kind of vaccine there is increasingly talk of a new normal.

A new normal implies a significant change from our ways of living and doing business as compared to how we lived and worked before we heard of the Coronavirus.

What is this ‘new normal’ state?

And what is the new normal in Supply Chain?

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How to Achieve a More Sustainable and Environment Friendly Supply Chain!

A sustainable and environment friendly supply chain is a key component for any successful business. It helps companies to manage their resources more efficiently, reduce costs, improve quality and increase productivity.

In this article, we will show you how you can make your supply chain more sustainable and eco-friendly.

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Why Solids Control is a Game Changer for the Oil Industry!

Waste is inevitable in any activity of construction, but there is not necessarily an issue so much with waste as there is with how it is dealt with. Technology has been instrumental in helping avoid waste in the oil industry, and that technology is solids control.

Solids control is a technique used in oil drilling. It is typically located on a drilling rig and is used to separate the solids in the drilling mud. These solids are created by the crushing of the drill bits that are carried out of the well surface. 

Essentially, solids control is the recycling of the drilling mud, and it saves costs regarding mud quantity and disposal. Although there are other forms of waste management in the oil industry, solids control is one of the best options to manage drilling waste and helps to minimize the environmental impact of oil drilling.

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How Much Money Could You Make by Disposing of Old Equipment as Scrap Metal?

When we think of old equipment, we often view it as old and useless, without considering the hidden value it might hold.

If hardware is no longer functional or is technically obsolete, it can still turn a profit for those savvy enough to exploit it as a resalable resource.

That’s achievable thanks to the vast and potentially lucrative scrap metal market. And the more material that’s tied up in the body and components of your outdated equipment, the more you stand to make.

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The Marble Supply Chain!

One of my favourite artists is the Renaissance man, Michelangelo. Having seen some of his work in person, looked at numerous books on his work, and read his story in’The Agony and the Ecstasy“, I marvel at the incredible talent and the legacy he has left for the ages.

Two of my favourite Michelangelo sculptures are “David” and “La Pieta“. As I considered these I started to wonder about the marble Supply Chain.

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How Can Facilities Management Help Tackle Climate Change!

There is a growing public recognition that climate change is no longer simply a theory and that its effects are beginning to be noticed around the world. Many people will have watched in horror last year when the devastating floods hit large parts of Bangladesh.

They resulted in the displacement of millions of people and a tragic loss of life on a scale that is rarely witnessed. Many scientific experts attribute this flooding to the impacts of global warming and climate change.

As predicted, climate change is beginning to drive more extreme patterns of weather, which can cause widespread disruption and suffering.

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Renewable Energy: Exciting Ways it is Advancing!

Renewable energy is becoming a real competitor for more conventional sources of energy, and this is partly thanks to the great advancements in technology over the past few years or so.

As the technology with renewable energy continues to improve, it means that renewable energy sources are more accessible to people as they are becoming more affordable in various different forms.

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The Ethical Supply Chain: Why It’s Worth Showing Off About!

There is a lot to consider when choosing suppliers. How reputable are they? And how much does their service cost? 

One trait that is becoming increasingly important is social responsibility. Is a supplier’s practices ethical? If so, it could be worth sharing this information with the world. The following post explains more about why an ethical supply chain can make a great marketing angle.

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Start Your Business’ Sustainability Journey in 5 Steps!

In a climate-challenged environment, running a business becomes even trickier. You want to maximize your profits and revenues, but you’re also on the verge of being pressured by consumers and other organizations to step up and lessen your environmental footprint.

With climate change proving to be an urgent issue that requires immediate action, companies and establishments, regardless of size and industry, are expected to put their best foot forward and turn on the green switch.

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4 Best Practices for Reducing Medical Supply Waste!

The medical supply industry is the business of supplying the healthcare industry with items such as surgical instruments, bandages, general wound care, gloves, staff and patient apparel, and other medical equipment. However, due to the nature of work involved in healthcare facilities, a significant amount of medical supply waste is generally expected. 

Medical supply waste is an issue that plagues healthcare facilities across the world. It’s not just a problem for the providers themselves, as it’s also becoming a problem for the environment.

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How Farmers Can Boost Food Production! (Infographic)

How often do you think about the global population? There are more than 7 billion people living on our planet, and that number will continue to climb. The earth could hold more than 8 to 11 billion people in less than 30 years, by 2050, creating the need to boost food production.

If you’re a farmer, however, you’re probably already aware of the growing need to produce food. The question then becomes, how do you do so? How can farmers increase the world’s food supply in a way that feeds people and protects the planet? 

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3 Tips to Keep Self-Storage Clean and Organized!

It is a saying that ‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness. All cultures have emphasized it to keep your surroundings and self-storage clean and tidy.

Since Self-storage facilities are a second home to your belongings, you also need to keep them clean, just like your home. A self-Storage facility is a safe and secure way to store your belongings away from home.

In the age of consumerism, we buy much more than we may ever need.

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