Sustainability and the Fallacy of Global Governance

Packaging Digest’s most recent article is an exploration in the growth of ecommerce over the year and, alongside this, the growth in demand for sustainable packaging.  2020 has been a tumultuous year for all but due to lockdown restrictions we have seen a boom in ecommerce with a growth of 209% in April.

Virtual care sustainability – A look at policy and trends Monday, October 12th, 2020 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CT Virtual care has grown exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this session will discuss key considerations as you plan for the future. We will cover the latest telehealth policy and regulatory changes, telehealth trends and future applications, tips for providers when adopting virtual services, and enabling a fully virtual care environment where appropriate. 

The Australian construction industry is transitioning to becoming more sustainable. Despite their crucial role, Australian communities as the end-users of this transition have been overlooked. Buildings contribute as much as 30% of the total waste produced and as much as 40% of total greenhouse gases. Residential construction makes up the biggest sector in construction; about 80% by cost. If sustainable construction is to be realised, it must take root in the housing sector. Little progress, however, has been made. Current literature places much of the blame with the owners and occupiers of houses – The line goes that builders would build sustainable houses if people really wanted them. The question arises: are reported societal concerns for sustainability merely superficial or supported by intention and commitment to act.