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Weaving CO 2 Into Yarn Walmart is teaming up with a California startup to test technology that removes carbon dioxide from its supply chain, with plans to eventually turn that CO 2 into yarn for clothing. As part of a pilot project with San Leandro-based Rubi Laboratories, Walmart will identify factories in its supply chain where carbon dioxide in waste gases can be captured using Rubi’s reactor systems. The majority of the world’s captured CO 2 is currently used for oil extraction, according to the Global CCS Institute, but Rubi’s system uses biochemical processes to convert the gas to cellulose, the main substance in the walls of plant cells. It’s a technique inspired by the way trees use carbon dioxide to grow. That cellulose is used to produce lyocell yarn, which can be made into textiles. After performance testing, Walmart and Rubi plan to develop a prototype apparel collection. The pilot project runs through the end of 2024.
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TOP 3 EMISSIONS CHALLENGES AND PRIORITIES What does the current landscape of corporate sustainability efforts look like? According to Optera’s 2023 trend report, Corporate Emissions in 2023: Large Organizations’ Top Challenges & Priorities , key trends include: 1 Emission reduction and regulatory compliance are top priorities. One- third of respondents report emissions reduction project implementation as the most pressing task this year. Compliance with regulations and verification comes close behind, with 25% of respondents citing it as their top priority. 2 Emission inventory processes are on the rise. The study reveals that 72% of organizations have undergone at least one emission inventory process. 3 Sustainability leaders are concerned about inaccurate emissions data. Fewer than 30% of respondents use tools that address the most common data issues. Incomplete and inaccurate data is holding back sustainability leaders from comprehensive, high-fidelity emissions data collection and analysis.
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