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Sustainability 101: Earth Day and Eco-Design
Today is Earth Day, April 22. What’s so special about Earth Day? Shouldn’t we care about our planet every day?...
Sustainability Report Card: How Does Your Company Measure Up?
We are in year three of a global pandemic that has changed our perspective on health, the economy, and inequality....
Sustainability 101: SEMI Initiatives and the Need for Industry-Wide Action
I find it encouraging that SEMI is stepping up its efforts to help the semiconductor industry become more environmentally responsible....
Sustainability 101: The Role of Secondary Markets in Greening the Semiconductor Industry
It’s a great time to be selling secondhand or refurbished goods. Individuals wanting to adopt greener lifestyles often turn to...
Sustainability 101: The Circular Economy, Part II–Improving E-waste
In a fully circular economy, nothing becomes waste. That includes all the components and materials inside smartphones, laptops, and other...
Sustainability 101: Water Management – Global Problem, Local Solutions
Of all the natural resources that manufacturing consumes, fresh water is the one where demand might outstrip supply. The concept...
Sustainability 101: Chemicals of Concern – Beyond RoHS
Semiconductor manufacturing involves many “chemicals of concern,” or compounds that are hazardous to human health and the environment. The hazardous...
Sustainability 101, The Product Lifecycle: Sustainability and the Supply Chain
Sustainability should start in the design phase. When engineers consider environmental impact during product design, they may be able to...
Sustainability 101: Circular Economy, Part I –What is Zero Waste?
Someone once asked me if the circular economy requires a specific type of currency. Let’s clear up some basic misconceptions....
Sustainability 101: Sustainability Reporting Standards and Trends
You have probably heard that what gets measured is what matters. That is the idea behind sustainability reporting. Companies that...
Sustainability 101: GHG Emissions – Definitions and Scopes
Welcome to Sustainability 101. The purpose of this blog post series is to define what we mean when we mention...
