With many of us heading back to the office for our first day at work in 2020 this week, edie has explored the environmental issues which could dominate sustainability conversations this year – and is giving you the chance to have your say.
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Blue o two will no longer carry plastic bottles on its liveaboards in the Red Sea.
Customer research found significant concern for the impact of plastic pollution, but low awareness that wipes contain plastic…
Last year the EU passed ambitious new laws to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics. That same thinking now needs to be applied to the economy as a whole, argues Meadhbh Bolger, saying Europe can get started by setting targets in its upcoming Circular Economy Action Plan.
A shift toward fast fashion has lead to the dramatic decrease of the practical service life of clothes and an increase in rental and resale.
The Ki Culture Sustainability Training Programme is a new activity for 2021-24, and is part of ETC’s pledge to become a climate neutral network by 2030. Course runs from 18 January – 18 April 2022. Expected time committment: 3-4 hours per week (this can be shared between multiple members of staff) This intensive pilot programme is an opportunity for 10 – 15 ETC member theatres to join a global effort to use culture to drive sustainable change in their organisations and communities. Ki Culture has run a similar programme in the museum sector with major organisations including The Smithsonian (Washington), Museo Moderno (Buenos Aires), Deutsches Museum (Munich), and the National Museum Lagos (Lagos).
As Dubai moves closer to achieving the targets set by the Dubai Paperless Strategy, experts at Paperworld Middle East 2019 noted that paper …