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4-H and Sustainability: More Than 100 Years Making the Best Better (LIVE)
4-H has been around for more than 100 years. In celebration of the Sarasota County Centennial, join us to learn about sustainability and what 4-H is about then and now. Learn how 4-H provides “learn by doing” experiences that increase knowledge, develop life skills and more. 4-H is a youth development program for kids ages 5 to 18 years old. Volunteers work with youth through clubs, camps and school programs. Learn about opportunities to volunteer or engage your family in 4-H! Hosted by Sarah Davis,Extension Agent II, University of Florida/IFAS Extension and Sustainability Sarasota County.
ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon Charts a Course for the Circular Economy
For decades, architects and designers have generally approached sustainability goals by focusing on operational energy—energy consumed for heating, cooling, and lighting. But while building performance has become more efficient over the years, embodied carbon—the carbon footprint of a material, which considers the greenhouse gases released to produce it—has grown exponentially. “We need to think about designing products with their end in mind,” says Franco Rossi, president of Aquafil USA, which produces completely regenerated nylon carpet yarn from waste, called ECONYL® nylon. “Many times, that end is the landfill. So, what do you do with this information?” According to Rossi, tackling the problem of material waste is a long-term effort, but a necessary one. Each year, four billion pounds of carpet—one of the primary uses for nylon—are discarded in landfills.
People are naming and shaming companies for single use plastic using #isthisyours
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Renault wants to generate 1 billion euros from ‘circular economy’ by 2030 | Waste Management World
Renault is going to turn its Flins factory outside Paris into a research, recycling and repair centre and will generate more than 1 billion euros in sales from circular economy. Renault’s chief executive Luca de Meo told the french “du dimanche” that the company will will seek to generate more than 1 billion euros in sales from the so-called “circular economy” by turning its Flins factory outside Paris into a research, recycling and repair centre. “Our ambition, by 2030, is to achieve more revenue (from recycling and repair at Flins) than from assembling cars there,” said de Meo. “And to generate more than a billion euros in turnover in the circular economy.”
Sign the petition for a sustainable recovery
Will you sign the petition? If we speak up now, we can make sure this recovery package isn’t funnelled to giant corporations and major polluters – but instead goes towards building a better future for ourselves and our grandchildren.
Urban Travel, Sustainability & Accessibility: HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS
Tizi n’Tichka Pass, Central Morocco Travelers are encouraged to take this journey of history, wonder and natural amazement. The road i…