Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR)’s Post

"Wish cycling", often referred to as "wishful recycling," is the practice of placing items in the recycling bin with the hope or belief they can be recycled, even if the items are not recyclable. Here are common examples of wish cycling, how these items are recycled properly (if at all), and the consequences of improper disposal.

In 2023 Sustrans research found that only 40% of low-income residents had access to a bicycle, compared to 59% in professional occupations. To help Government understand how accessing a bicycle can transform lives, new research will model costs, and economic benefits, to individuals and society, clearly outlining gains from financial support received. Tim Burns #cycling #activetravel #transport #micromobility #futuremobility #businesscase #societalimpact #environmentalimpact #socialmobility #productivity #economicimpact https://lnkd.in/eXv6BFCG

Dive into a compelling BikeRadar article spotlighting the cycling industry's journey toward sustainability. Brompton CEO Will Butler-Adams asserts that the cycling industry must catch up with the automotive sector and emphasizes the pivotal role of environmental responsibility in the supply chain. Addressing the carbon impact of metal components, particularly in the Asian supply chain, is a collective challenge. Butler-Adams pinpoints metal as the "hardest nut to crack," highlighting the need for a unified approach. DC1 – Changing the Planet Bit by Byte™ ♻ #cycling #sustainability #esg #carbonfootprint

Some of our team are joining the River Ride to Ngāruawāhia and back tomorrow as part of our Aotearoa Bike Month challenge. Bike month is the time of the year when we have some focused support on confidence building for interested team members, a cheer squad and an enthuser who helps with solutions and encourages experiences. Also, some of our team are a wee bit competitive. Transport connects people with communities, infrastructure, and amenities. A safe, affordable, and low-carbon transport system is essential as a solution to affordability and climate crises. Shout out to Kelli Pike for keeping us on task and advocating for infrastructure first because we also recognise that equity must be central to this transition. Go Eco recognises that until better options are available, private car travel remains the only safe and reliable option for many people. This is particularly true for shift workers, low-income communities, rural communities and disabled communities.  #cycling #adventure #climatechange #transport #urbanplanning #transportplanning #teamchallenge #wellbeingatwork

Cycling, upcycling, recycling

Cycling, upcycling, recycling

As a daily bike commuter 🚴in #Philadelphia, I find that the US has much work to do. Even if a US city claims to be bike-friendly, there is still much work to be done in terms of improving urban planning to introduce more bike lanes while also creating cultural changes in which drivers have more respect for these lanes. Although introducing more bike lanes will have a high upfront cost, it will ultimately be far cheaper than introducing more roads, especially since bike lanes have a near non-existent maintenance cost compared to roads. #UrbanPlanning #Cycling #Mobility

🌟 Pedal Power: The Joy of Delivering by Bike! 🚲💖 There's something truly magical about delivering by bike. It's not just about getting from point A to point B; it's about the journey, the experience, and the positive impact it has on everyone involved. 💚 For You: Riding through the streets, feeling the wind in your face, and the freedom of movement is pure bliss. It’s a moment of zen in our busy lives, a chance to connect with the world around us, and a fantastic way to stay fit and healthy. 🌍 For the Planet: Every pedal stroke means one less cars on the road, reducing traffic congestion and lowering carbon emissions. It's a small step towards a greener, more sustainable future. 😊 For the Community: Delivering by bike is not just eco-friendly; it also brings smiles to people’s faces. There’s something heartwarming about receiving a delivery from a friendly cyclist, spreading joy and positivity with every parcel. 🚲💨 Join the Movement: Let’s embrace the beauty of biking and make our deliveries kinder to the planet, our bodies, and our communities. Every ride makes a difference. Photo credit: Rene Passet #chainge #bikedeliveries #lastmiledelivery #cycling #community #sustainablefuture

Cycling Cities tells the stories of how and why some cities have become sustainable and functional bicycle capitals of the world. Our non-profit organisation exists to support historians, activists, and authors in their goal of telling the stories of the world around them. Together, we will build an intercontinental network of knowledge and expertise aimed at providing local solutions to global problems. Charting the history of 17 cities across Africa, from Aba to Zomba via Cairo to Cape Town, this book aims to be a tool for sustainable change on the beautiful continent. This book brings together interdisciplinary voices and minds from across Africa and Europe. Neocolonial powers want African countries to supply them with the minerals they need to sell the world on next-generation car dependency – a profit-maximizing future of battery-electric cars that only the rich can afford. For over a century, however, Africans have been setting an overlooked example for the world about what sustainable mobility really looks like. Across the whole continent, Africans adopted cycling early, reinvented it to suit regional settings and local needs, and adapted it to find personal autonomy within colonial and postcolonial regimes. Far better than the Global North’s corporate imagery of a gleaming future of high-tech driving, these neglected African pasts point the way to the practical and sustainable futures the whole world really needs and that are already in reach. What can we learn from Africans’ cycling experience? In this collection of 17 histories from all over the continent, Africans tell us. It’s time to listen. Our authors have spent the past two years researching and writing. Attending workshops and seminars, discussing their findings with each other and policy makers alike. The chapters are now written and ready to reach the next stage. What remains is editing, design, and production - no mean task. This is going to take time, energy, and funding. Our project aims to increase the capacity of "Think Bike" across Africa. But we need your help. Step one of our strategy is to publish our book and get it into the hands of those who can make a difference. You can help us by donating to our crowdfunding campaign here --> https://lnkd.in/eRVxtBCS

I don’t pretend to be an expert on active travel initiatives but in my opinion the culture war being triggered via the ‘war on motorists’ is political gaslighting at its most obvious. Promoting and investing in active travel is a win-win, getting people off the roads meaning a more efficient road network not constantly jammed up, better physical and mental health for those participating and for those living in high pollution areas, better living environment with cleaner and quieter streets/neighbourhoods. What not to like? Provide safe and segregated spaces for walking/cycling and they will get used, as demonstrated across the country. And at the same time giving motorists their roads back. And yes I work in the automotive industry. However I really do feel this is a benefit to all, motorists, cyclists, residents, if we are sensible and grown up on this topic. Let’s stop the ridiculous politicising of an important public health and transport infrastructure initiative and get busy fixing it. #activetravel #cycling #walking #transport #travel #cities #futurecities #mobility #sustainability