Most plastics degrade when they’re recycled. But scientists have developed a new kind of plastic, called PBTL, that retains its strength no matter how many times it’s broken down and remolded.
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This report lists the topics that were a priority for Shell in 2019. Topics that consistently ranked of higher importance were energy transition and climate change, business ethics, transparency and corporate governance.
Could the pressure on multinational brands to eliminate disposable plastic packaging turn a handful of environmental tech companies into bona fide disrupters?
After China recently stopped accepting recyclables from the United States, more and more plastic material started being burned or landfilled. To address this, California aimed to become one of the first states to ban single-use plastics, but the bill was blocked by industry lobbyists.
A regional coalition, led by UNEP, will support access to financing by the public and private sector, with special emphasis on SMEs — to foster innovation and the implementation of specific projects in the region. The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) has launched a regional coalition that aims to support Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) transition to a circular economy. As the region continues to grapple with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, a circular economy transition offers new and better growth opportunities to build a resilient and low-carbon economic recovery.
Welcome to YokoVillage yoko = sunshine child About “Work From Home” (WFH) is a noticeable movement quickly affecting real estate markets as cities’ stress and negativity levels arise, doers and makers are seeking a plan B. We all want to lead a healthy balanced life, connect to nature, have time to spend with our friends, families and grow spiritually. Why Costa Rica? Why Santa Teresa Why This Specific Land? Project Village Community A semi intentional community Members of Yoko Village purchase direct and private ownership of a “turn-key” designed villas with different models to choose from. Yoko Village allows members to be in a secluded natural paradise while still being connected. Aimed at a mix of families and single founders, creators, artists and remote corporate workers, Yoko Village allows members to enjoy the healthiest and most effective worklife balance. Yoko Village is a “semi intentional community” This means that there is no leader or guru, but a democratic management that aims to keep the highest levels of comfort and freedom for its habitats. Owners can decide to volunteer and help the community, and/or pay for existing services instead.Members can have the choice of dining together or at their home. Yoko Village values • Freedom • Eco-friendly • Wellness • PermCulture/Organic farming • Balance • Giving • Creation • Socialness • Creativity What’s inside Yoko Village Yoko Village is a gated community consisting of: • 45 villas (1 and 2 bedrooms) • Co-work center • Spiritual center and temple for meditation • Large communal Yoga Deck • Large natural pool • Communal kitchen and dining facilities • Communal restaurant • Organic farm, plantation &, gardens Press {The mindset of putting lifestyle planning first is poised to become a highly disruptive force in the entrepreneurial world. This became especially clear during a…
Europe’s sustainable finance market experienced “rapid” growth during the first half of 2019, despite a challenging end to 2018, new analyses have concluded this week. H2 of 2018 was widely regarded as a difficult period for green finance, but the market is showing signs of resurgence The first of these analyses comes from Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s (BNEF) Sustainable Finance Market Outlook for the second half of 2019. According to this report, Europe accounted for almost half (48%) of global sustainable debt insurance between January and July this year, with growth driven by both the corporate and government sector. Indeed, BNEF is predicting that at least $380bn of sustainable debt finance will be provided during 2019, after a record H1. “The sustainable debt finance market is growing in volume, scope and popularity,” BNEF’s analysis states. “Record volumes of sustainable debt came to market in 1H 2019 – and the first half of the year is typically quieter than the second.”