These pop-up kiosks will be stationed at prominent locations, making it convenient for residents to drop off not just e-waste but also old clothes, toys, books and household items among others that they wish to discard.
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Rodrigo Mantica ’96 established two hydroelectric power plants in Nicaragua, demonstrating the potential of sustainability in entrepreneurship.
Embellished dresses, statement shoulder detailing and monochrome sequins are all key features of the H&M Conscious collection AW19 due to launch on 26th September.
Highlights of brands, retailers and fashion industry initiatives on sustainability, eco-friendly products and more, rounded up by FN.
The production and consumption model saw raw materials extracted, transformed into products, and finally thrown away, but this is on its way out.
The Circular Revolution is described as being ‘the first business-led hub in the UK focused on circular thinking’. Designed in partnership with Swansea and Exeter Universities, the £2.3m centre is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh government, which will contribute over £1.5m. “It is a privilege to be afforded this opportunity to host the centre and drive circular thinking forward globally from Wales,” said Riversimple director Fiona Spowers. “While there is a lot of enthusiasm for the concept of circular business models, they are hard to adopt and embrace fully. With Circular Revolution’s pilot programme, we are uniquely positioned to trial, test and refine this research on a real small business in Wales, Riversimple.”
Sustainable Period Products – TOP (which stands for ‘The Organic Project’) is a Massachusetts-based ethical brand that makes good-for-you sustainable period products…