Is Covid-19 being used to lobby against the single-use plastic crackdown?
Group of academics, campaigners and politicians warn against delaying plastic pollution crackdowns in US and UK…
Source: www.businessgreen.com
Group of academics, campaigners and politicians warn against delaying plastic pollution crackdowns in US and UK…
Source: www.businessgreen.com
Things are moving. The crowdfunding industry has evolved and diversified considerably over the past decade. With this short report, we would like to give you a look behind the scenes and current discussions around crowdfunding and sustainable finance.
The ECN, established in 2013, promotes active association and collaboration between European crowdfunding platforms. As such, ECN aims to harmonise the legal framework for crowdfunding across the EU, promote alternative forms of financing as a driver of innovation and advocate for greater transparency in the industry.
Tizi n’Tichka Pass, Central Morocco Near the pass is Kasbah Aït Benhaddou, probably the most celebrated, filmed and photographed kasbah i…
The pandemic is uncovering gaps and weaknesses in supply chains that require organizations to digitally transform themselves quickly starting with sustainability. Predicted to be a breakout year for Artificial Intelligence, 2020 quickly turned into a race for how quickly every organization could…
Finnish manufacturer Tomra makes “reverse vending machines” to accept can and bottle deposits for recycling. These types of machines typically accept one vessel at a time, with an internal scanner classifying each one as it comes down the chute. Even in eco-conscious Scandinavia, not everyone is willing to spend those minutes feeding the machine. The Old Way – In a bid to increase recycling, Tomra designed their new R1 model to be “multi-feed.” The R1 has an opening the size of a clothes dryer, so recyclers can just dump their entire bags inside. The R1’s internal system quickly scans up to 100 bottles at once, and spits out the redemption receipt in seconds rather than minutes.
Conclusions and recommendations We recognise that fast fashion has made it affordable for everyone to experience the pleasure of style, design and the latest trends. We were told however that the most sustainable garment is the one we already own and that repairing, rewearing, reusing, and renting are preferable to recycling or discarding clothes. The Government must change the system to end the throwaway society.