Ecospecifier Global

After months of deliberation, we have decided to retire Ecospecifier Pty Ltd, the Grandmother of green product search engines and sustainable materials' verification.
https://www.globalgreentag.com/read/1095/farewell-ecospecifier.html

Although we have closed the doors of Ecospecifier and her websites, you can be assured that the light and intent behind Ecospecifier carries forwards into our other websites - namely globalgreentag.com and other pages on social media.

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A pioneering carbon mitigation project in the state of Washington! The American state’s Public Lands Commission aims to preserve 10,000 acres of state forests previously planned for It is expected in the first 10 years that the initiative will yield more than 900,000 offset credits.

WA to become first state in U.S. to preserve 10,000 acres of land for carbon mitigation The program will go into effect immediately for Thurston, Whatcom, Grays Harbor and King counties.

A big step towards a zero-waste state! The has announced the first ever , calling for start-ups and small businesses to pitch solutions to help achieve a zero-waste goal. Participant ideas for circular economy are being encouraged and the chosen applicant will have access to $1 million to develop a concept over 12 months with the potential for further scale-up if successful.

$1 million for smart tech to eliminate waste and go circular The NSW Government today announced the first ever NSW Smart City Innovation Challenge calling for start-ups and small businesses to pitch data-focused solutions to help NSW be a zero-waste state.

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Australia has now ratified the most contemporary international labour standard to address forced labour. The Protocol adds new elements to the Forced Labour Convention, tackling the complexities of the issue and addressing its roots with obligations to prevent and suppress , protect victims and provide access to remedies that will penalise perpetrators.

Australia ratifies International Forced Labour Protocol The Australian Government has now ratified the most contemporary international labour standard to address forced labour, reflecting its longstanding commitme

What is different about the present carbon label era compared to the last?

Will Carbon-Labeled Products Sell More? Here’s What We Know Even with an uptick in consumer knowledge of climate issues and food brands sharing carbon-footprint data for their products, the CPG world is still wondering if carbon-labeling is worth the effort and investment. Here are 5 key takeaways from recent peer-reviewed literature and industry papers.

South Africa is leading in some deep work to address environmental issues - here’s further proof of the country’s commitment to remove waste from its oceans - start at the source of plastic production!

OCEAN WASTE: South Africa adopts marine plastic pollution treaty ahead of UN environmental meeting Plastic waste is a blight on the environment and the planet’s oceans, taking a heavy toll on marine life. Now, South Africa has taken steps to ensure waste along the plastic lifecycle is being addressed.

Earn a point! The Global GreenTag International Pty Ltd 'Conversations' series starts on February 2 with guests Jack Noonan International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and Jeff Oatman Green Building Council of Australia http://ow.ly/8QWy50HC9EO

WOW .. the capability is now operational to monitor and protect marine resources for South Africa from space

Nanosatellite launch is a big step forward for African space science The nanosatellite constellation will detect, monitor and identify foreign vessels within the country’s maritime borders.

Global GreenTag has thankfully released a new product health assessment to help people who suffer from and http://ow.ly/vmcx50HbR89

The Global GreenTag Nature Positive Roundtable kicks off this week on Wednesday, November 17 - ALL WELCOME!!

The Nature Positive Roundtable - All Welcome! Delwyn Jones, Founder and Director of Sustainability Assessment at The Evah Institute has made time and will be presiding over our first Global GreenTag International Open Roundtable this coming Wednesday, November 17. The Roundtable follows Delwyn’s presentation recently on the subject of ‘Natu...

Beware of fake EPDs as the market becomes more focused on climate change and carbon reduction. Article by David Baggs, Technical Director and CEO of Global GreenTag
http://ow.ly/zSwv50FUzJi

Interesting report that reveals enhancement projects being carried out in developing countries are doing more harm than good. What do you think? Would be interested to know!

Biodiversity: Throwing money at schemes ineffective - charity Many internationally funded conservation schemes are underfunded and ineffective, researchers conclude.