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The innovation that the Robbinsville Montessori uses comes in the form of a new product that it offers to its students. Within this school, learning is a student-driven process in which students get to choose the work that they do, rather than following a set curriculum. This helps solve the fourth UN SDG by allowing students to learn in the best and most effective way possible for them, therefore providing them with a quality education, and teaching them the lifelong skills of figuring out what works for them and how to make choices that are most beneficial towards their success.
University Tees sought ways to improve their business so that college students receive the best products possible at reasonable prices. The company has innovated its workforce model to hire college students as campus managers to promote decent work, economic growth, and improve sustainability, which is part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) 8 and 12. These innovations have led the company to cut extra costs and improve profit margins.
For many years, the management of plastic waste has generated a threat to ecosystems, especially to marine life. The seas and oceans are where the bulk of this type of waste is deposited, "As we already know, plastics have become the main manufacturing material in our times. It is very easy and very cheap to produce, but this is causing our blue planet to become a plastic planet. Environmental organizations such as Greenpeace, have calculated that since 1950, 8,000 million tons of plastic have been generated, a weight equivalent to 10,000 Eiffel Tower or 80 million blue whales. However, the most chilling fact is that only half of this plastic waste has been generated in the last 13 years, indicating that our waste is growing exponentially."
(https://www.ecologiaverde.com/contaminacion-por-plasticos-causas-consecuencias-y-soluciones-2114.html).
This excessive generation of plastic consumption is due to several causes, some of which are listed below:
1. Overconsumption of plastics.
2. Poor management of plastic waste.
3. Inefficiency of water treatment plants.
4. Lack of public and political awareness.
A 2019 report by the Procuraduría General de la Nación, reveals that each Colombian uses two kilos of plastic per month, 24 kilos per year, which is equivalent to one million tons per year of plastics of which only 7 percent is recycled while, "the remaining 93 percent ends up accumulated in landfills or is thrown into the mountains, valleys, and rivers."
(https://www.ccb.org.co/Clusters/Cluster-de-Comunicacion-Grafica/Noticias/2019/Julio-2019/Colombia-entierra-anualmente-2-billones-de-pesos-en-plasticos-que-se-pueden-reciclar)
"After having seen that the plastic recycling figures were so low in Colombia and that it was possible to contribute to the sustainability of the ecosystem, I decided to set up the company, bearing in mind the potential of this raw material for the manufacture of different types of products (Ricardo Jimenez- General Manager)" (Ricardo Jimenez- General Manager).
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Durante muchos años el manejo los residuos plástico ha generado toda una amenaza para los ecosistemas, sobre todo para la vida marina. en los mares y océanos es donde se depositan el grueso de este tipo de residuos, “Como ya sabemos, los plásticos se han convertido en el material de fabricación principal en nuestros tiempos. Resulta muy fácil y muy barato producir, pero eso mismo está provocando que nuestro planeta azul se esté convirtiendo en un planeta de plástico. Según organizaciones ecologistas como Greenpeace, han calculado que desde 1950 se han generado 8.000 millones de toneladas de plásticos, un peso equivalente a 10.000 Torre Eiffel u 80 millones de ballenas azules. Sin embargo, el dato más escalofriante es que solo la mitad de esta basura plástica se ha generado en los últimos 13 años, lo que indica que nuestra basura está creciendo exponencialmente”
(https://www.ecologiaverde.com/contaminacion-por-plasticos-causas-consecuencias-y-soluciones-2114.html).
Esta generación desmedida de consumo de plásticos sea dado por varias causas de las cuales vamos a numerar algunas:
1. Sobre consumo de plásticos.
2. Mala gestión de los residuos plásticos.
3. Ineficacia de las plantas de tratamiento de agua
4. Falta de concienciación ciudadana y política.
Un informe del 2019 la Procuraduría General de la Nación, revela que cada colombiano usa dos kilos de plástico al mes, 24 kilos al año, lo que equivale a un millón de toneladas de año de plásticos del que solo se recicla un 7 por ciento mientras, “el 93 por ciento restante termina acumulado en los rellenos sanitarios o se arroja a las montañas, los valles, y los ríos”
(https://www.ccb.org.co/Clusters/Cluster-de-Comunicacion-Grafica/Noticias/2019/Julio-2019/Colombia-entierra-anualmente-2-billones-de-pesos-en-plasticos-que-se-pueden-reciclar)
“después de Haber visto que las cifras de aprovechamiento del reciclaje de plásticos eran tan bajas en Colombia y que con este era posible contribuir al sostenimiento del ecosistemas decidí montar la empresa teniendo presente la cantidad de potencial que se tenia de esta materia prima para la fabricación de diferentes tipos de productos (Ricardo Jimenez- Gerente General)”.
Hydroxy System uses its proprietary technology to convert difficult-to-recycle waste plastics into high-grade fuels composed of diesel, petrol, and kerosene.
It helps to solve SDG 7 goal of offering affordable energy sources and it also helps to solve SDG 13 goal of combating climate action by recycling plastic wastes.
RePowered Inc. is a renewable energy company founded with the purpose of project development engineering and project management. When clients would like to establish power plants or develop energy efficiency projects, RePowered Inc provides innovative engineering and technology integration services and assists in examining, analyzing, and interpreting the key parameters that need to be known.
Claro Energy, which was established in 2011, has solar-powered water pumping solutions in off-grid rural communities that support agriculture and drinking water needs. The company provides a full range of solar pumping solutions, that range from 0.5 to 10 horsepower, has AC and DC solar pumps, and Surface and Submersible pumps, across applications such as Irrigation, Drinking Water, Aeration, and Fisheries. Claro Energy has benefited approximately 100,000 individuals in India through its installation footprint, which spans across 14 states.
This business serves 100% plant-based, vegan foods. Serving only vegan dishes reduces carbon footprints, saves animals, and promotes healthy diets. Veganism contributes to responsible production and consumption methods, reduces the rate of global warming, and encourages overall healthy lifestyles for their consumers.
BosonQ Psi aims to become a premier simulation software company utilizing Quantum computing to solve impactful computational problems. This targets the United Nations 9th Sustainable Development Goal, to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. It also touches on the 7th Sustainable Development Goal, to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
Dunkin Donuts' sustainability comes in the form of pillars that aim to provide sustainable food, restaurants, and communities. Throughout all pillars, Dunkin Donuts seeks to improve menu quality, provide sustainable packaging and buildings, and reduce environmental impacts by being energy efficient through a focus on energy and climate. These business models Dunkin Donuts' help solve the UN SDGs of “Life on Land,” “Good Health and Well-Being,” and “Affordable and Clean Energy.”
Central Garden & Pet uses clean energy to manufacture their dog bones through the use of solar panels which power the manufacturing plant that produces these products. CG&P also uses ocean plastics and recycled materials to create some of their products, such as their dog beds. CG&P’s solutions are in line with the UN’s Affordable and Clean Energy and Responsible Consumption and Production solutions.
DryGoods Refillery sells pantry items such as spices, dry pastas, flours, teas, and more through a container reuse system sold per pound that allows customers to buy as much or as little as they need to reduce food waste and plastic. Their products are sourced locally which supports a “smaller and more sustainable food supply chain.”
Dry Goods Refillery is an eco-friendly shop that brings to life the idea of package free groceries. This idea was recently brought to life, in September of 2021, by Rachel Garcia and her family in Montclair, New Jersey who decided to create an environmentally conscious shop. The goal of this shop was to encourage others to make these small changes to their day to day consumption in order to help the environment. The Garcia’s were able to accomplish this by creating a refillable only shop for produce, sourced from only the best suppliers they could find. In this shop you would find an array of gourmet pastas, spices, fruits, vegetables, even cooking liquids like syrups, and even laundry detergent. The concept of this store is you bring your own refillable containers and package your items in these! Meaning you fill your produce into something like a glass jar or another reusable item. For example, if you are purchasing pasta or rice, instead of it coming in a bag or box, you bring your own glass jar, and purchase your food by the weight. This helps to significantly reduce the amount of waste produced.
Observing the harmful and irreversible effects of plastic & deforestation and the bleak condition of our farmers, Bhate decided that it is time to step up and help improve the situation. EcoTopia was established in the year 2018 with a vision to create economical and sustainable products that will meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly products. They use agrowaste as raw material for the products and help their farmer partners earn from the agro-waste generated in their fields.
Aliyah wanted to take sustainability into consideration when launching SugarDoh and, in doing so, ensure a positive outcome on environmental issues while delivering a quality product.
SugarDoh, as a brand, supports several Sustainable Development Goals.
Ad Victoriam Solutions (AdVic) is a consulting company, based in Alpharetta, Georgia, specializing in Salesforce and MuleSoft implementation and strategy. Founded in 2014, the company earned its B Corp certification in 2018, a decision that, as the company proudly states, “made us better.” Nathan A. Stuck is the Director of Culture and Strategic Impact at AdVic and co-founder of B Local Georgia, an organization aimed at growing the B Corp movement in the state of Georgia. We spoke with Nathan about the company’s B Corp journey and overall status as a positive impact company.
Located in the heart of downtown Princeton, NJ, Jammin’ Crepes is a small locally owned creperie that specializes in making made-to-order crepes that are composed of fresh and local farm ingredients. Their mission revolves around highlighting local farms and getting quality ingredients that are at their peak of freshness to provide delicious crepes to their customers.
These innovations were done with the goal of being more conscious of the environment and the safety of the business’ customers. The goal of the UN Sustainable Development is a call to action for all to curb climate change and protect the environment, so we can have a better future. The innovation for our company is new technology innovation, by using environmentally friendly chemicals in the production process and recyclable packaging to apply the United Nations goals of climate action, life below water, and life on land.
Founded in 2014, Rust Belt Riders (RBR), a completely worker-owned Co-op, has empowered people and businesses to avoid landfills and provide a healthy, clean, and effective way to dispose of food waste. Rust Belt Riders offer pick-up, drop-off, and commercial food waste disposal services to all Northeast Ohio residents. RBR composts this food waste to create an industry-leading soil solution with a reputation as the healthiest soil imaginable. RBR’s inventive business model has enabled them to keep millions of pounds of food scraps out of landfills, creating a sustainable positive impact on the environment, business, and society as a whole.
Weckerly’s Ice Cream is a community-focused, sustainable ice cream shop with two locations in Philadelphia, PA. Owners Andy Satinsky and Jen Weckerle have curated an exquisite flavor profile of unique homemade ice creams to spread the love of good food in the community. Since 2012, this pair has engineered a small business that emphasizes local ingredients, positive environmental impact, and connecting with ice cream lovers all over the city. Through their endeavors, Weckerly’s Ice Cream brings impact to SDG 9, SDG 11, and SDG 12.
Remark Glass is a zero-waste certified, woman-owned business that aims to innovate and repurpose glass. The purpose of Remark is to better the Philadelphia community and change the trajectory of glass waste. Through bottle glass donations from the local community and business, Remark can utilize every part of the glass bottle to produce and create functional, everyday glassware. This business strives to bring awareness to SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production in using recycled glass and ensuring we rethink how we view trash in society.