Roundtable Event – Circularity in the Supply Chain
View the research project on circular supply chains, here, and if you’re interested in getting involved, contact us at ctl-sustainabilty@mit.edu. “Waste is just excess material in the wrong person’s hands.” Inspiration from our event yesterday...The Washington Post Article- Dr. Josué Velázquez on the environmental impacts of Amazon’s push toward one-day and same-day deliveries
September 19, 2019 On September 19, 2019, The Washington Post mentioned Dr. Josué Velázquez Martínez on the one-day and same-day deliveries that Amazon is launching. According with Velázquez Martínez, “Amazon should show the consumers the environmental impact of...CNN Article- Dr. Josué Velázquez on fast-shipping and green deliveries
July 15, 2019 CNN quoted Dr. Josué Velázquez Martínez’ research sponsored by Coppel in México. Are consumers aware of the environmental costs of fast-shipping? Would consumers be willing to delay some days for home deliveries to reduce carbon emissions? are some of...FootWear News Article – Josué Velázquez Martínez on the environmental benefits of online shopping
June 11, 2019 In the news article “Why Online Shopping Is More Eco-Friendly Than Traditional Retail — Or at Least It Was”, released on June 11 by FootWear, Dr. Josué Velázquez Martínez provided the insight results from the “Green Button” Project and the benefits for...2019 MIT Sustainability Summit Recap
April 26, 2019 – Cambridge MA Dr. Karla Gámez Pérez, Dr. Josué Velázquez Martínez, Bernarda Serrano and Sayda Benítez presenting the MIT SLI research MIT Sustainable Logistics Initiative director, Josué Velázquez Martínez, took part in this years MIT...Follow us on Twitter
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