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Drug/medication waste ranks among healthcare's most overlooked sustainability challenges. While clinical errors receive significant attention, a vast share of medication loss stems from operational inefficiencies such as expired inventory, overstocking and dispensing processes that destroy recDrug/medication waste ranks among healthcare's most overlooked sustainability challenges. While clinical errors receive significant attention, a vast share of medication loss stems from operational inefficiencies such as expired inventory, overstocking and dispensing processes that destroy recoverable doses. overable doses.

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Pharmacy automation – the hidden sustainability opportunity in healthcare?

Op-ed by Mia Barnes, Body+Mind Magazine. Drug/medication waste ranks among healthcare’s most overlooked sustainability challenges….

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Ambition Into Action – Florence Henry, Head of Sustainability, Zone Americas, Nestlé

China adds less solar, wind energy capacity in 2026

Trusted voices are key to encouraging adoption of climate-friendly behaviours

Study explores the development of biodegradable food packaging from rapeseed waste

Behind India’s transition to a multi-fuel clean mobility ecosystem

SustainabilityOnline: The Sustainability Brief – 20 August 2026

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LG Energy Solution commences battery production at new Michigan plant

Policy changes slowing pace of expansion of US clean energy manufacturing

Drug/medication waste ranks among healthcare's most overlooked sustainability challenges. While clinical errors receive significant attention, a vast share of medication loss stems from operational inefficiencies such as expired inventory, overstocking and dispensing processes that destroy recDrug/medication waste ranks among healthcare's most overlooked sustainability challenges. While clinical errors receive significant attention, a vast share of medication loss stems from operational inefficiencies such as expired inventory, overstocking and dispensing processes that destroy recoverable doses. overable doses.

Pharmacy automation – the hidden sustainability opportunity in healthcare?

8 hours ago8 hours ago7 mins

Op-ed by Mia Barnes, Body+Mind Magazine. Drug/medication waste ranks among healthcare’s most overlooked sustainability challenges. While clinical errors receive significant…

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Ambition Into Action – Florence Henry, Head of Sustainability, Zone Americas, Nestlé

Ambition Into Action – Florence Henry, Head of Sustainability, Zone Americas, Nestlé

2 days ago3 days ago6 mins

SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural ‘Ambition Into Action’ report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning sustainability vision into business…

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China added 72.1 GW of solar to its renewable energy capacity in the first six months of 2026, a 66% decline on the same period previous year.

China adds less solar, wind energy capacity in 2026

3 days ago7 hours ago4 mins

China added 72.1 GW of solar to its renewable energy capacity in the first six months of 2026, a 66%…

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Positive messages from trusted voices can play a key role in encouraging people to adopt more climate-friendly behaviours, according to a new study led by the University of Bath.

Trusted voices are key to encouraging adoption of climate-friendly behaviours

3 days ago4 days ago4 mins

Positive messages from trusted voices can play a key role in encouraging people to adopt more climate-friendly behaviours, according to…

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A new study has explored how rapeseed processing waste could be developed into a biodegradable food packaging film to protect and extend the shelf-life of fresh food.

Study explores the development of biodegradable food packaging from rapeseed waste

3 days ago7 hours ago4 mins

A new study has explored how rapeseed processing waste could be developed into a biodegradable food packaging film to protect…

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In India, transport is the third-largest GHG-emitting sector. Transport contributes roughly 12% of India’s energy-related CO₂ emissions, and more than 90% of these transport emissions come from vehicles operating on Indian roads.

Behind India’s transition to a multi-fuel clean mobility ecosystem

3 days ago3 days ago7 mins

Op-ed by Akshay Kashyap, founder and managing director, Lumax Greenfuel Energy Solutions Pvt. In India, transport is the third-largest GHG-emitting…

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SustainabilityOnline: The Sustainability Brief – 20 August 2026

3 days ago4 days ago6 mins

With so much happening in the world of corporate sustainability, SustainabilityOnline is introducing The Sustainability Brief – a regular round-up…

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LG Energy Solution has commenced production at its new 226-acre battery manufacturing facility in Michigan, in the United States, which will manufacture large-format batteries for both battery energy storage systems (BESS) and electric vehicles.

LG Energy Solution commences battery production at new Michigan plant

4 days ago4 days ago3 mins

LG Energy Solution has commenced production at its new 226-acre battery manufacturing facility in Michigan, in the United States, which…

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Policy changes and project cancellations are slowing the pace of expansion in US clean energy manufacturing investment, a new report from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Atlas Public Policy has found.

Policy changes slowing pace of expansion of US clean energy manufacturing

4 days ago7 hours ago3 mins

Policy changes and project cancellations are slowing the pace of expansion in US clean energy manufacturing investment, a new report…

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The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has announced that it plans to open an office in Geneva, Switzerland, which will serve as the ISSB's seat from 2027, as part of a five-year plan approved by the IFRS Foundation Trustees.

ISSB to establish seat in Geneva from 2027

4 days ago4 days ago4 mins

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has announced that it plans to open an office in Geneva, Switzerland, which will…

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