Lessons learned in one of Australia’s most sustainable wine regions are shaping new a national program aimed at making Aussie wine world’s best practice.
Source: theleadsouthaustralia.com.au
EXCLUSIVE: With reports continuing to reveal the extent of the environmental and social damage being caused by fast-fashion, not-for-profit sustainable development organisation H&M Foundation believes the industry is now on the cusp of a radical sustainability shift towards the circular economy.
Tearfund have been leading the way in applying circular economy thinking to low income countries, and drawing out lessons for development. Their latest research paper is called Bending the Curve, and they have scoured the literature on the circular economy to identify proven interventions that are demonstrably pro-poor. The paper outlines five proven ideas, and a series of evolving and then speculative ideas too. At their best, these kinds of circular economy interventions can create jobs, deal with waste, and improve nutrition and health at the same time.
Eventbrite – Connecticut Food System Alliance presents Successful Food Supply Chain Adaptations & Sustainability – Wednesday, September 9, 2020 – Find event and ticket information.
Burberry burned $37.8M of its own clothing to keep it out of the “wrong” hands. Second-hand fashion reseller ThredUp called out their environmental irresponsibility in an open letter offering to sell Burberry overstock and donate proceeds to an environmental charity.
December is very much on the minds of recyclate traders at the moment, and this has helped to start some movement after a subdued November.
Grocer encouraging adoption of reusable bags before 2020 transition…