From 2013 to 2016, Oxfam’s Behind the Brands campaign called on the world’s 10 biggest food and beverage companies to adopt stronger social and environmental sourcing policies and spurred significant commitments on women’s empowerment, land rights and climate change.
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The future circular economy and blockchain use cases look positive as more and more brands turn toward adopting a circular economy.
How does climate change and sustainability feature in primary and intermediate school classrooms and whole-school practices? We asked teachers and principals a few questions about climate change and sustainability as part of the 2019 NZCER national survey of English-medium primary and intermediate schools. Findings include: Many principals and teachers think climate change will have moderate to major impacts in their students’ lifetimes. Half of the principals said their school supports students who choose to take part in climate action such as school strikes.
Today our societies face great challenges with water, in terms of both quantity and quality, but many of these challenges have already existed in the past. Focusing on Asia, Water Societies and Technologies from the Past and Present seeks to highlight the issues that emerge or re-emerge across different societies and periods, and asks what they can tell us about water sustainability. Incorporating cutting-edge research and pioneering field surveys on past and present water management practices, the interdisciplinary contributors together identify how societies managed water resource challenges and utilised water in ways that allowed them to evolve, persist, or drastically alter their environment.
By transforming a decaying prison into a flourishing farm, these young men are avoiding the criminal justice system—and creating a model to share.
Airback is an innovative, versatile, and eco-friendly backpack that assures an exclusive mix of purpose, functionality, and style.
Porto based company By the Book has recently launched a unique multifunctional backpack on Kickstarter that can also double as a convenient accessory for different life situations. Titled “Airback,” the backpack is an eco-friendly product manufactured from recycled plastic bottles.
Have you ever gasped at your electricity bill, and wondered if there’s a way to reduce your energy consumption? Have you ever thought about installing solar panels on your home, but aren’t quite sure how to get started? The Citizen’s Utility Board is a resource that all Illinoisans can use to effectively manage their utility bill. In addition to discussing residential energy efficiency strategies, CUB liaison and webinar host Foluke Akanni will also discuss how you and your neighbors can get engaged with community solar, as well as the latest news regarding the Clean Energy Jobs Act. Click here to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Mi5M780tRr2pWuy9mP8g8w