article thumbnail

Why we should all get behind remanufacturing and reduce e-waste

Value Match

500,000 tonnes of e-waste is lost through being thrown away, hoarded, stolen, or illegally exported and often these metals are integral for wind turbines, electric vehicles and solar panels which are part of the UK’s net-zero plan. However further afield such as in Agbogbloshie, is the world’s largest e-waste dumpsites.

article thumbnail

Audria Allies on Advocating for Yourself and Other Women in Supply Chain

Let's Talk Supply Chain

When I started my studies in 2008, my initial major was marketing management, hoping to tackle the advertising industry one day. Thanks to her extensive knowledge and experience within the imports and exports space, as well as her investment in my personal development, I will always be grateful to her.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

IMO 2020 is Here. Are You Ready?

Supply Chain Game Changer

m/m in 2020 was taken way back in 2008 and it got ratified in 2016 in the 17th session of MEPC meeting. Reducing sulphur emissions by utilizing low sulphur fuel oils in shipping vessels will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050 compared to 2008 requirements. m/m of Sulphur cap. The decision to make it 0.5%

article thumbnail

The Sidekick #001

Una

Politics also plays a huge part – secession in Texas became a hot topic after Obama’s 2008 win (why? The issue flares up regularly, leading to debacles like the Republic of Texas organization, which led to a standoff with an armed militia bent on secession. It’s also about money. Do you have a China-Taiwan conflict plan ready to go?