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Gothenburg, Sweden develops world’s first zero-emissions zone
January 22, 2021

Gothenburg, Sweden develops world’s first zero-emissions zone

The developers hope to make the city one of the world’s largest-scale testing grounds for zero-emission technologies. If the initiative works as proposed, Gothenburg Green City Zone will implement 100% emission-free transport modes by 2030.

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Swedish grocery store prices items based on their carbon footprint
October 14, 2020November 17, 2020

Swedish grocery store prices items based on their carbon footprint

Felix, a Swedish food brand, has opened a climate-conscious store that will guide buyers to make informed decisions when purchasing food items. In the newly opened store, items are priced based on their carbon footprint.

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New design uses huge 80-meter sails to reduce cargo shipping emissions by 90%
September 14, 2020November 17, 2020

New design uses huge 80-meter sails to reduce cargo shipping emissions by 90%

The Oceanbird is capable of transporting up to 7,000 cars at an average speed of 10 knots on a North Atlantic crossing. It’s four colossal 80-meter (260-ft) high extendable wing sails promise to reduce emissions by as much as 90 percent.

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IKEA’s classic Swedish meatball now has a plant-based version
July 21, 2020November 17, 2020

IKEA’s classic Swedish meatball now has a plant-based version

The furniture company is now hoping to convince more customers to choose a plant-based, carbon-friendly version of its iconic meatball. In August, it will launch a new “plant ball” in European stores. US stores will follow in September.

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The Text For Humanity switchboard allows you to send kind messages to frontline workers
May 22, 2020November 17, 2020

The Text For Humanity switchboard allows you to send kind messages to frontline workers

The Text For Humanity switchboard was originally launched in January to combat online negativity and promote the sharing of positive messages between strangers. To date, more than 83,000 messages of positivity have been exchanged across 85 countries.

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IKEA put 1 million solar panels on 370 stores in 2019
May 6, 2020November 17, 2020

IKEA put 1 million solar panels on 370 stores in 2019

In 2019, IKEA invested $2.8 billion in renewable energy infrastructure. IKEA put 1 million solar panels on 370 0f its stores and warehouses, and also built 535 wind turbines and 2 solar parks.

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Sweden shutters last coal-fired generating plant two years early
April 27, 2020November 17, 2020

Sweden shutters last coal-fired generating plant two years early

A milder than expected winter led to lower demand for electricity and so the decision was made to close the entire facility now instead of waiting until 2022.

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IKEA to present path to become ‘climate positive’ at COP25
December 11, 2019November 17, 2020

IKEA to present path to become ‘climate positive’ at COP25

“Becoming climate positive and a fully sustainable business means a transformational change for IKEA. It means rethinking every aspect of how we do business.”

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IKEA will produce more energy than it consumes by 2020
September 23, 2019November 17, 2020

IKEA will produce more energy than it consumes by 2020

IKEA will generate more renewable energy before the end of 2019 than the energy its stores use. Ultimately, it plans to be climate-positive by 2030.

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70% of the materials used to make IKEA products during 2018 were either renewable or recycled
April 3, 2019November 17, 2020

70% of the materials used to make IKEA products during 2018 were either renewable or recycled

IKEA claims it is €œon track€ to achieve 100% by 2030 but will need to work with industry to spur the creation of larger supply chains for recycled materials such as wood, plastic and fabrics.

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