Category: Zero Waste & Sustainability

Refill stores are a great way to reduce food and packaging waste. We have started our own at Leeds Beckett University so students can reduce their environmental impact when they shop. Welfare and Community Officer, Leeds Beckett Students Union Activities and Events Officer, Leeds Beckett Students Union This talk was given at a TEDx event…

“Textile artist Claudy Jongstra discusses her use of raw materials such as wool and silk to monumentalize the hidden beauties of nature. Based in the Netherlands, Jongstra explains how she engaged with native Bay Area materials to create Aarde (2016), her mural at SFMOMA. Related ideas: How Anselm Kiefer’s farm childhood influences his materials: https://youtu.be/HaWt0tuPErU…

http://www.ted.com If you’ve been in a restaurant kitchen, you’ve seen how much food, water and energy can be wasted there. Chef Arthur Potts-Dawson shares his very personal vision for the waste-free restaurant — recycling, composting, sustainable engines for good (and good food). TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from…

Raising her two young kids, Nicola from Mainstream Green has been to plenty of kids parties. Check out this video to hear her ideas on how to reduce the environmental impact of your next celebration. www.waipadc.govt.nz Source

Our vision is a sustainable future where transports are safer, cleaner, and more efficient. We believe zero is the only acceptable number when it comes to accidents and emissions. That’s why we are relentlessly working Towards Zero – not just for us living today, but also for our future generations. Visit Volvo Trucks website: https://www.volvotrucks.com…

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Take this course for free on edx.org: https://www.edx.org/course/globalisation-and-sustainable-development About this course: This course offers theoretical and real-world insights into why and how globalisation can be used as a conduit for sustainable development. Globalisation is associated not only with significant economic development opportunities but also with pressing environmental and social challenges. Through readings, videos, discussions and…

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As more and more countries are committing to becoming climate neutral, here’re some sustainable design solutions being adopted. #sustainabledesign #climatefriendly #environment #sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainabledevelopment #climatechange #globalwarming #sustainable #sustainabledesignideas #gogreen #savetheworld #savesoil #saveearth Download the all-new Business Standard app: https://bit.ly/App-BS Join us: http://www.facebook.com/bsindia http://twitter.com/bsindia https://www.instagram.com/business.standard Source

Zero Waste-to-Landfill is exactly what it sounds like: diverting 100% of waste materials from landfill disposal. It’s a practice that helps protect companies and brands from the costly risks inherent in waste—risks stemming from the unintended consequences of waste that has not been properly disposed of. Learn why sending waste to a landfill is bad…