Environmentalists call for alternatives to single-use plastics
EU crackdown on plastic pollution needs to focus more on prevention of use, say Coastwatch Ireland…
Source: www.irishtimes.com
EU crackdown on plastic pollution needs to focus more on prevention of use, say Coastwatch Ireland…
Source: www.irishtimes.com
Come along to this webinar discussion to explore the connections between Community Learning and Development and Learning for Sustainability.
There are many aspects of CLD practice which align with Learning for Sustainability in terms of building a socially-just, sustainable and equitable society. This session will provide the opportunity to share practice and explore these links in more detail with practitioners from across Scotland.
The session will share footage from the 2021 Learning for Sustainability Awards and presenters will include colleagues from Education Scotland, Youthlink and Learning for Sustainability Scotland.
Boss Elon Musk said Tesla Inc is tweaking its self-driving software to eliminate a phantom braking problem and may release a significantly improved version within the next couple of months.
single use products – Tiny bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash are useful for travelers but the hospitality industry is looking at ways that it can minimize th…
cott Donachie, CEO, Companies for Zero Waste, hosted a great a great Webinar on the circular economy that included speakers from the investment side as well as those organizations that have started to put the theories into practice within their own business. After welcoming attendees, thanking the sponsors and introducing some of the topics that would be covered during the session, Donachie turned the Webinar over to the first speakers of the day.
Designing Out Excess Waste
Moderating the discussion on modular design, collection, recycling and using recycled materials, Carrie Mae George, VP Head of Sustainability and Impact at Everledger, introduced both Hilde Sijbring Circle Economy and Miquel Ballester from Fairphone . Hilde spoke about linear versus circular economy and designing out waste. In a linear economy, materials are used for a short period of time and thrown into a landfill. She commented that this is not what we want. We currently live in a world where only 10 percent less is circular. Over 90% of commodities is wasted. Ideally product should be designed to be used again. Technology plays a huge role. As a producer, you keep the control over your resources and where they are, what the condition is and you need technology for that to track and trace your products and assets. Hilde stressed that we need to step up the game and make the changes required.
Buildings can be a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, but some people are putting in place building blocks for a sustainable future. This episode takes a look at innovations in the construction industry that are changing the way we live, work and play.
Sweden has announced that they are removing themselves from the show circuit and pulling the planned Stockholm fashion week at the end of August, citing issues of sustainability.