🌍 Generative AI and E-Waste 🌍 A recent study suggests that generative AI could generate up to 2.3 million tonnes of e-waste annually by 2030. ISF’s Damien Giurco shared his expertise on this pressing issue, emphasising the importance of sustainable practices in tech development. Professor Giurco highlighted, “If you're putting equipment onto the market, you need to be making sure [there's] a pathway that supports reuse of materials and recycling.” It’s important that we prioritise a product stewardship approach to AI advancements! 💡🌱 Read the full Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) news article here: https://ow.ly/cVHg50TVVPl #Sustainability #AI #Ewaste #TechInnovation #EnvironmentalImpact
UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures
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Helping governments, organisations, businesses and communities create change towards sustainable futures.
About us
No two challenges are the same. Each challenge brings dynamic and changing political, socio-cultural, organisational and unique individual factors to consider. That’s why, at the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF), our approach is highly bespoke. As an interdisciplinary research and consulting organisation at the University of Technology Sydney, our core focus is to help governments, organisations, businesses and communities achieve sustainable development by utilising a unique combination of skills and services to offer long-lasting solutions. We have been setting global benchmarks since 1997 by producing research which is ethical, independent, rigorous, and above all, solutions-focused. Our clients are empowered with knowledge and tools, so they can deliver on a sustainable future. Whatever change you wish to see in the world, working with us means creating something that will last.
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External link for UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures
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How do we solve the problem of waste?? 🗑️ The amount of waste we create is out of control. When it comes to tyres, we dump two Harbour Bridge’s worth into the Australian environment each year. ISF Adjunct Professor John Gertsakis featured in this 2ser Think Sustainability podcast on the waste problem and what can be done. John Gertsakis says, “We can’t recycle our way out of the waste challenge, we need to be looking at prevention.” “In manufactured goods, up to 80% of a product’s environmental impact is determined at the design stage.” ♻️ Prevention is better than cure in this space. Listen to the full podcast here: https://ow.ly/EPqZ50TUYzX #ThinkSustainability #Waste #CircularEconomy
How to solve the problem of waste - 2SER
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🌱 Transforming waste into wealth 🌱 There were some exciting developments from the Organix24 Researcher Workshop held back in August! National experts gathered to share innovative ideas on transforming food waste and organic by-products into valuable resources, helping Australia meet its net zero targets by 2050. 💡Key takeaways – Bioenergy and renewable fertilisers: turning waste into energy and nutrients – Water quality and environmental protection: safeguarding our natural resources – Collaborative innovation: bridging gaps between sectors for a unified approach Read more here: https://ow.ly/Uvl450TU4Qk #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #NetZero #Organix24
Scaling up the circular economy for food and organic by-products
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🏡 Revolutionising household energy management 💡 Electricity demand is expected to double by 2050. Energy Masters is a new project aiming to help households manage their energy consumption. In collaboration with RACE for 2030 and SA Power Networks, Energy Masters aims to recruit at least 500 households, leveraging energy-smart technology and flexible demand systems to optimise energy use for both consumers and the grid. Stay tuned! More here: https://ow.ly/kCqK50TSYof #EnergyManagement #SmartHome #EnergyEfficiency #RenewableEnergy #HouseholdEnergy
Revolutionising household energy management
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The climate crisis – are we solving it?! ISF’s Associate Prof. Dr. Sven Teske and Wei Sue from the Climateworks Centre were recently interviewed by Wendy Zukerman on Gimlet Media's Science Vs podcast. The episode covered climate tipping points and some of the good news around renewables and more. Sven Teske says, “We won’t solve the climate crisis with voluntary measures. We need specific policy to implement specific technologies and to phase out others.” Discover: 🏭 The biggest emitters 🥩 Should we stop eating meat? 🚙 EVs 💫 And more! Listen now on Spotify: https://ow.ly/KJys50TS81t #NetZero #Podcast #Research #ScienceVs
Climate Crisis: We're Solving It?! [VIDEO]
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🌟 Join us at the Inaugural ITD Alliance Oceania Regional Network Seminar 🌟 Michael O’Rourke from Michigan State University will delve into “On the Nature and Practice of Crossdisciplinary Integration.” Which will be followed by an opportunity to meet others across the Oceania region. Discover the innovative IPO model and practical strategies for enhancing integration in complex research. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your crossdisciplinary skills! 🗓️ When: 12 noon to 1.30pm, Thursday, 7 November, AEDT 📍 Where: Online, free and open to the public Register now: https://ow.ly/7CIO50TLiq1 #Research #Conference #Crossdisciplinary
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Last week we had the privilege of sharing the stage with other industry experts on 2 panels for SXSW Sydney! 🛍️ Ultra Fast Fashion Unveiled 🕶️ Lisa Lake, Taylor Brydges, Laura Washington, and Sian Hamilton brought some insights into the impact of Ultra Fast Fashion with the rise of Temu and Shein. 💡 Electrifying The Future ⚡ Scott Dwyer, Kriti Nagrath, Vivian Miles (née Pang), and Dr Gabrielle Kuiper explored the electrification of transport and the implications this has for motorists, electricity consumers, the power grid, and climate targets. Many thanks to all who tuned in, if you have any questions please get in touch. Find out more about our work here: https://ow.ly/ki0h50TQlbh #UltraFastFashion #ClimateAction #InnovationInTransport #SXSW #SustainableFashion
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📢 Final days to register! 📢 The ‘Advancing responsible minerals for the energy transition’ summit is next week. Secure your tickets with our 20% discount! At checkout, use the code: ISFminerals20 🗓️ When: Monday 28 October 2024 📍 Where: Aerial UTS function centre, Sydney 🎟️ Ticket includes – morning symposium, afternoon masterclass, lunch, refreshments and networking drinks. This event is supported by the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre. Register here: https://ow.ly/6Q3O50TPnkr #EnergyTransition #ResponsibleMinerals #SustainableSourcing #CircularEconomy
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🌟 Ethical Maternity Fashion 🌟 ISF’s Taylor Brydges was recently interviewed for an article in The Guardian on circular fashion options for expectant mothers. From belly support shorts to sustainable practices, learn how to make your maternity wardrobe both stylish and eco-friendly. 👗🌿 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/hn2t50TNfq3 #MaternityFashion #SustainableStyle #EthicalShopping
‘A sisterhood of the travelling pants, but with belly-support shorts’: how to ethically shop and share maternity clothes
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🧽✨Is baking soda the eco-friendly cleaning hero we think it is? 🧼🌱 ISF’s Dr Rachael Wakefield-Rann was interviewed by Matilda Welin for the BBC about what ‘clean’ has come to mean. She explains how modern practices have evolved, and the hazardous substances we may be unwittingly adding to our environments in attempting to make them healthier. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/1eXZ50TNbTX #HazardousChemicals #Cleaning #ToxicFree
Is cleaning with baking soda better for the environment?
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