WTO Members discuss possible MC12 deliverables on trade and environmental sustainability

WTO Members discuss possible MC12 deliverables on trade and environmental sustainability. WTO members taking part in a new initiative on trade and environmental sustainability continued their discussions on possible outcomes to be agreed at the WTO’s upcoming 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) during the second meeting of the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) on May 26-28, 2021. The first two days of the meeting were dedicated to exchanges with representatives from civil society groups, international organizations, the business community and academic institutions on a variety of topics that may form part of the future TESSD work programme. … More WTO Members discuss possible MC12 deliverables on trade and environmental sustainability

Swiss GF George Fischer publishes its 20th Sustainability Report: accident rate and energy consumption decrease significantly

Swiss GF George Fischer publishes its 20th Sustainability Report: accident rate and energy consumption decrease significantly. … More Swiss GF George Fischer publishes its 20th Sustainability Report: accident rate and energy consumption decrease significantly

Swiss Empa: Internet of Things – The biodegradable battery

Swiss Empa: Internet of Things – The biodegradable battery. The number of data-transmitting microdevices, for instance in packaging and transport logistics, will increase sharply in the coming years. All these devices need energy, but the amount of batteries would have a major impact on the environment. Empa researchers have developed a biodegradable mini-capacitor that can solve the problem. It consists of carbon, cellulose, glycerin and table salt. And it works reliably. … More Swiss Empa: Internet of Things – The biodegradable battery