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Hemp on our horizon
By Evan Tuchinsky. Recently enacted Farm Bill legalizes a crop historically grown in Butte County until the federal ban of cannabis.Published on January 17, 2019 as Sustainability in the Green section of the Chico News & Review…
Seafood, Sustainability and Seaspiracy event – Young Seafood Leaders Network – 2050 Climate Group
The 2050 Climate Group and Young Seafood Leaders Network (YSLN) are hosting this joint event for their members to explore sustainability in seafood.
This event is for members of the 2050 Climate Group and the Young Seafood Leaders Network who are keen to explore the controversial Seaspiracy documentary, marine conservation and the seafood sector’s journey for sustainable solutions.
It brings together Young Leaders from across sectors to share points of view, knowledge and ideas. Join us to focus on the future and share perspectives and stories as we work towards a sustainable future.
SUNRISE, a preparatory action towards a European large-scale research initiative
The SUNRISE “Solar energy for a circular economy” project will prepare a large-scale European research initiative that provides a sustainable alternative to the fossil-based, energy-intensive production of fuels and chemicals.
Sustainability Quiz Spotlights Caribbean Tourism Threats
Travel Foundation program address issues integral to fragile natural environments…
How Eco-Fashion Companies Can Participate in the Circular Economy
All companies need to have an adequate waste management solution. This involves making sure that they can manage all of their textile waste. Research has shown that around 120,000 tons of textile waste are recorded and produced per year in the US. Developing and building a fashion sector circular economy could alleviate the global textile waste. The concept, however, is impossible to achieve. Conor Hartman, the VP of the Circ business development department, said that the apparel industry was not fully taking responsibility. Among the fashion companies who talk about modifying or altering the landscape, only a few are making financial investments. But not all fashion companies are the same. Levi’s, for example, recently launched SecondHand, the company’s first-ever resale offering.
Can we anti‐consume our way to sustainability? Finding answers at the intersection of cultural values – Journal of Consumer Behaviour
Anti‐consumption behaviours are frequently seen as an effective way for an individual to mitigate harm done to the natural world and foster sustainability. Despite explicit calls to investigate the drivers of anti‐consumption behaviours, the effect of cultural values on anti‐consumption remains under‐researched. Our research examines the influence of two antecedents, cultural values (individualism and collectivism), and self‐efficacy on anti‐consumption behaviours in an emerging country setting.