Sustainability occupies a prominent place in the Mission Statements of many global companies. The successful execution of sustainable practices can clearly demonstrate corporate responsibility, endear customers, save resources, and even enhance profitability. Sustainability initiatives require top-to-bottom commitment to a philosophical change in a company’s business approach. Some of the major obstacles include the inevitable trade-offs…
20 Interesting Facts About America’s Soybeans | Aexcel
Soybeans have long been featured as the most versatile agricultural product in the world. While most soybean production ends up as components for animal feeds, a notable and growing percentage of the product can be found on retailer shelves in an amazing variety of products or in industrial applications that most would never have imagined.
Today’s Influential Sustainability Voices | Aexcel
As the need for global sustainability becomes increasingly recognized, politicians, company leaders, community groups, and individuals are proudly announcing their commitment to protect the planet for future generations. This is particularly true as more organizations realize the economic and marketing benefits of using and producing sustainable products and energy sources. The trend has taken on…
Why Buy Less-Toxic Traffic Paint? | Aexcel
Emissions from conventional solvent-based traffic paints used for striping roads and parking lots are hazardous to our health and the environment. These paints give off high levels of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, a known contributor to ozone and public health hazard.
5 Ways to Adopt Sustainability Strategies Within Your Organization and Beyond
Commitment to sustainability begins at the top. Without an unwavering commitment from management, environmental projects are usually left undone. Since profitability is the main metric by which leaders are measured, employees are often directed to focus only on revenue generating tasks.
How to Make Your Asphalt Last Longer I Aexcel
Sealcoating as a Sustainable Preventative Maintenance Practice One of the overarching goals of sustainability movements worldwide is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to combat global warming and climate change. At first blush, you may not think the way your organization maintains its parking lots affects GHG emissions. However, a closer look into the GHG…
Bio-Based Live 2016 Recap | Aexcel
A Recap of the Conference in San Francisco I had the opportunity to represent BioStripe® at the Bio-Based Live conference in San Francisco from September 27th – 28th last week.
Sustainable Products that Function as Well or Better Than Incumbent Products
Calling all operations managers in fleet maintenance, janitorial services and food services While volumes of support for expanding sustainability initiatives come from environmental studies and thought leaders, arguably the most critical factor in the continued adoption of sustainability is the development of sustainable products that function as well or better than incumbent products. In the…
What’s More Sustainable: Asphalt or Concrete?
The quick answer to this question is that neither asphalt nor concrete is sustainable. However, there has been some progress by the paving industry to reduce some of the negative environmental impacts caused by these products. Efforts involve reusing and recycling existing materials and creating products from renewable materials that minimize new infrastructure’s impact on…
BioStripe Nominated for Katerva Award I Aexcel
We are pleased to announce that BioStripe® has been nominated for a Katerva Award—the “Nobel Prize of Sustainability”—for its innovative soybean-based traffic marking paint that utilizes renewable resources to deliver premium performance. Founded in 2010, Katerva seeks out disruptive sustainability innovations with the potential for immediate, scalable impact in the next 10 years.