University releases draft of sustainability plan for feedback
The Office of the Provost released a draft of the new University sustainability plan to students, staff and faculty for review on Dec. 10.
Source: www.browndailyherald.com
The Office of the Provost released a draft of the new University sustainability plan to students, staff and faculty for review on Dec. 10.
Source: www.browndailyherald.com
As summer rolls around, people start to incorporate more linen pieces into their outfits. This feels like a great opportunity to talk about how awesome linen is and why you should be opting for it more! Linen is the oldest textile around, so it’s not surprising that it’s also one of the more sustainable textiles available today. The fabric is made from the flax plant (yes, like the seed) and has a rich and interesting history. Flax isn’t just what we sprinkle on top of our oatmeal, it’s also one of the first plant fibers used by humans. The plant stalks have been fermented, dried, crushed, and beaten into a fiber for thousands and thousands of years. Although we have a plethora of great textile options today, the invention and widespread use of linen throughout history was an incredibly big step in humanity’s development.
Start with the low-hanging fruit.
Until recently, few businesses would advertise environmental principles like recycling and re-use, but now it is commonplace for them to brag about their ability to cut waste. At Tarkett, we have long believed in doing our little bit to make a difference for the planet.
Computer science has generated important advances in diverse areas of knowledge, policy, production, and consumption, enabling informed decision-making that reduces the environmental impacts of society.
Plastic waste is piling up at a record pace in our parks, streets and oceans. We’re on track to put more than 53 trillion metric tons of plastic into our oceans and waterways each year by 2030.
It’s time to turn the tide on the plastic pollution crisis.
Sir, – Congratulations to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Council on its initiative in banning single-use plastics for takeaway food (“Fines of ¤500 proposed for single-use plastics”, News, February 13th). There is no reason why our next government cannot introduce this quickly as a national initiative. What a wonderful start it would be, signalling a new era of responsible, environmentally conscious government, and it would be an “early win” for a new taoiseach. – Yours, etc, AOIFE LORD, Tankardstown, Co Meath.