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SKYBIT: Myanmar’s Digital Solution to a Sustainable Economy »
One of the many advantages digital assets have is the ability to do fast, low cost, cross-border monetary remittance. For emerging economies like Myanmar, this is crucial. SKYBIT is the first blockchain digital asset platform in Myanmar, offering global financial inclusion for all of its people.
The iF DESIGN TALENT AWARD 2020_01 aims at student concepts that contributes best to our society referring to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The iF DESIGN TALENT AWARD is one of the most important design prizes for students from all over the world, with about 10,000 submissions each year. Together with our sponsors, iF provides the platform for talented young designers and their future-oriented concepts. If you are also interested in supporting the young talents, click here.
The competition categories correspond to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. That’s the reason why we are looking for submissions that address the most pressing challenges facing our society.
Zero Waste Bistro – Circular economy model
Addressing leftovers in the hospitality industry, Zero Waste Bistro sources and serves sustainability…
L’Oréal USA Hires Marissa McGowan as Chief Sustainability Officer –
L’Oréal USA has tapped Marissa Pagnani McGowan as chief sustainability officer for North America. “Marissa brings to her sustainability work a passion for the power of partnerships and collective action,” said Stéphane Rinderknech, president and chief executive officer of L’Oréal USA and executive vice president of North America, in a statement. McGowan, who officially joins the company in November, will report to Rinderknech. “We aim to drive a complete transformation of our business — to be a leader and catalyst of change in the beauty sector and beyond,” added Rinderknech. “I firmly believe that we must act with even more urgency to address the social and environmental needs of the planet while preparing our business to meet the opportunities of our dynamic market.”
Climate change and circular economy specialist Devni Acharya brings expertise to Asia Pacific – Arup
Internationally experienced consultant Devni Acharya has been appointed to drive Arup’s work across climate change, the circular economy and resource and waste management in Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, she will work with clients to navigate the climate crisis using circular economy approaches and to developing strategic net zero programmes. Devni has consulted on projects across the UK, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, advising cities, investors and developers on circular economy projects as they work towards their net zero carbon targets and total value ambitions.
Most Innovative in Sustainability/Environmental: For The Better Good
The winner of Idealog’s Most Innovative Companies in Sustainability/Environmental is For The Better Good. It’s the scourge of every environmentally conscious consumer: the detested single-use plastic bottle.