George Monbiot’s recent criticism of Allan Savory’s theory that grazing livestock can reverse climate change ignores evidence that it’s already experiencing success…
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A round-up of everything you might have missed in relevant fashion, retail and tech industry news over the past week, including a look inside Stella McCartney’s new deal with LVMH.
In September 2020, New Buildings Institute (NBI) released its “2020 Getting To Zero Buildings List,” a document showcasing growth and trends for zero energy and zero carbon buildings across North America. Based in Portland, OR, NBI is a nonprofit organization working in the industry for better performance in buildings, and has been tracking these zero energy developments across the building stock for the past decade. “Getting To Zero” is just one of the initiatives the organization oversees, collaborating with many other industry groups and stakeholders.
In order to use PET responsibly and sustainably, we absolutely must learn how to treat its resulting waste by recycling.
Job creation opportunities exist in the green and circular economy. But lack of career guidance and preparation makes many Ghanaians unable to identify and capitalize on existing opportunities, even at the district level. GrEEn Project by SVN Netherlands Development Organization is however providing a permanent solution to this problem. Through the GrEEn Project District Job Fairs, entrepreneurship in the green economy will be fostered through engagement with experienced business owners to inspire participants to start their own green businesses.
Sir, – I support Aoife Lord’s encouragement to the next government in relation to banning single-use plastic (Letters, February 13th). Perhaps the first items they should ban are the plastic cable ties used for election posters. – Yours, etc, EAMONN BYRNE, Castleknock, Dublin 15.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has launched a new tool that will allow businesses to measure their circular economy performance.