McGill students have advocated for banning single-use water bottles on campus since 2010 and, on March 22, the university finally met their demands. McGill announced that it will begin phasing out the sale of single-use plastic water bottles from all food locations and vending machines on campus, with the goal of completely removing them by May 2019.
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As the headline image showcases above, that’s my overriding perspective fresh from attending COP26 and the Social Innovation Forum, and in many ways we saw Gen Z lighting the way – some incredible youth leadership on show! And this all supported by expanded awareness of key issues, for example levels of E-waste anticipated to double by 2050, a renewed global appreciation of the power of the collective, the rise of conscious consumerism, deepened focus on supply chains, reflection on individual, organizational and brand purpose, and all alongside enhanced technological solutions and convergence too …. the list of catalyst vectors just goes on! Indeed, embedding sustainability considerations by design is now an imperative to business success and competitive advantage, the very definition and actualization of you ‘can do well by doing good’.
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The redevelopment of Hartham Leisure Centre enters the net phase following the demolition of the western end of the building, enabling construction of the new extension to begin with recycled materials where possible. The new building will feature additional studio space, a state of the art gym, new soft play facility and terrace style café opening out onto Hartham Common. Brickwork from the demolition will be retained and reused as part of the landscape management of the development. Other materials, including timber and steel will be sorted for reuse and recycling where possible. Eric Buckmaster, executive member for wellbeing at East Herts District Council, who said: “The expansion and renovation of Hartham Leisure Centre will deliver new and improved facilities for residents and I am delighted we have reached this stage that will deliver some of the new and exciting aspects of the development including extra studio space, a state of the art gym, new soft play centre and a café.
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