2019 has seen a huge focus on the sustainability of packaging. So, with Christmas around the corner, and the inevitable deluge of gifts and wrapping...
Archive for category: Sustainable Procurement
Introducing the Building Products Information Rating
At Edge, we have spent years speaking to clients and attending events where that situation was highlighted as something holding back the industry. So we decided that, rather than wait for someone else to do so, we’d solve it by developing the BPI Rating platform.
Looking back: Creating a sustainable supply chain for Australia’s largest sporting event this decade
In April 2018 the Gold Coast hosted the Commonwealth Games (GC2018), the largest sporting event that Australia will see this decade. With over 6,600 athletes...
Procuring the way to ethical supply chains – insight from the Government Procurement Conference 2017
I recently attended the Government Procurement conference and I was pleasantly surprised to find social sustainability was, within the first hour named as one the...
What the heck is the blockchain and how can it improve your business’ sustainability?
You might have heard the hype about the blockchain and how far-reaching its benefits could be. Although it’s in its infancy, there’s some hugely beneficial...
There are 27 million slaves in the world: is your business enslaving them?
Every product or service your business uses – do you know who was involved down to the smallest detail? It might be a product of modern...
Creating wealth from waste
In times of war on waste, businesses are left wondering how to do the right thing. We are entering an overdue war on waste. Recent...
Edge event highlights: Sustainable building products – so what?
Last month, Edge, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and the Supply Chain Sustainability School co-hosted an event Sustainable Building Products – So What?, bringing together representatives...
Why the new Sustainable Procurement Guidance matters now more than ever
For the increasing number of companies striving for sustainable operations, the new ISO 20400 – Sustainable Procurement Guidance is the latest ‘how-to’ for assessing and...
Make More Good in May – Want to wage a war on waste? Shop at your local co-op (if you have one)
Edge Environment recently became a member at Manly Food Co-operative for our May ‘Make More Good‘ donation, chosen by Principal Consultant Jacqui Bonnitcha. It’s a grocery and...