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I'M PROUD OF STREET GRABING: There will be no cars here, it may be full of people, Pop-up shop, insects and toilet rolls. The spectrum becomes broad on lawn and asphalt. SUSTAINABILITY IN PRACTICE IN MY HOMETOWN. On Saturday 8 June, "Green Day" will be organized for the first time in Haugesund, closing the street. The entire area will be filled with various sales, stands, food and drink, games and various activities - A meeting place for the whole family. People need to get their act together. We cannot continue as we are doing - We are talking about a consumer society and the protection of nature and the environment. The theme of "Green Day" is focused on SUSTAINABILITY, REUSE, ENVIRONMENT and responsible CONSUMPTION. The city's environmental station HIM has product samples and information about composting, and also has a pop-up from the second-hand shop. There will be sales of used bicycles and various items. It will also be possible to hand in hazardous waste. The starting point was a dialogue around a campaign to reduce food waste in the municipality, but found that it could be fun to have an even broader focus on sustainability. Human sustainability is also emphasized. INDUSTRY 5.0 https://lnkd.in/dvUTZisZ APPLAUD THE MEASURE - COMPLETELY IN LINE WITH THE PRINCIPLES PREVENTION AGAINST WASTING - IN ALL FORMS WASTE PREVENTION IN ALL CATEGORIES: PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, URBAN, PROCESS, TIME (see attachment in comment) GOOD LUCK WITH THE MOVE - LET IT RESURRECT SOON! https://lnkd.in/dg_as3tW

MEANINGFUL MOMENTUM through patient, listening, sharing, passionate and exciting partnerships. Just like the maker of this buggy, my Dad, Our Kinds is leaning into what already exists in the supply chain first as we eliminate the need for a single use cup. We figure out what really works, together with the folk who will lead the change, and in doing so we avoid creating waste. Together we have tested 8 hypotheses so far and in doing our growing movement acts in small, steady, incremental ways against 14/17 UNSDG’s. AKA “The World’s To Do List” thanks  Coralus 1.One café became 27 2.One precinct is growing to 80 plus 3.Two Councils became 6 and will become 26 plus (see 2.) 4. Achieving 100% reuse cups in 1 café became let’s get to scale with a 10% shift in many cafes 5. Achieving a 10% increase in reuse will reduce ocean waste by 50% (link in comments) 6. If we collaborate with 3000 cafes in #westernaustralia to achieve 100% reuse we could achieve Minister Reece Whitby goal to avoid 150million cups in landfill this year – see link in comments. 7. Cups -Melamine cups, replaced with 2nd hand Good Sammy Enterprises china, steel and glass and IKEA ceramic cups,  joined by steel Returnr cups and more… 8. One dishwasher Hobart Food Equipment and Service shared by 3 cafes in #fremantle and #eastfremantle could actually service 3 city buildings (watch this space) 9. One human (me) and one dishwasher testing mobile dishwashing for a coffee caravan husband and wife partnership (The Inner Bean) – “life changing” 10. One corporate subscriber YMCA Victoria with potential for 85 precincts in over 20 Councils 11. Point 10. kicked off with SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre – so that’s 85 precincts across 2 borders.   11. One blog everyday led to over 60,000 impressions in 3 months AND: -Creative direction (USA) -Communications strategy (The Netherlands) -Marketing Intern (Canada) and more... 12. Five investors got us out of the starting blocks 13. One female founder bootstrapped for 12 months to get over a ‘belief’ hump 14. One movement of team, advisory, cafes, baristas, the mob, corporate, precincts, cash investors, sweat equity leaders and experts, subscribers, Councils, members of State Parliaments, community groups, roasters, whitegoods suppliers, charities and more.. That’s what’s required when you’re enabling a new habit for the world. Not just a global footprint, but a well serviced marketplace for your solution. Remaining clear on your role, your business, and allowing others to deliver more of what they already do best. Anyone can do it You don't have to do it all You just need to start - with what you already have. See you tomorrow. Karen #juststart #justbringitback #540billlionsingleusecupsglobally #femalefounder “Witnessing Karen is like watching a storm happen in a drought-it's disruptive, happens like lightning and any environment will be better off after.” Photo: Karen on go cart made by Dad.

As a resident of Brazil, married to a Dane, and parent to two spirited half-Viking children, Denmark holds a special place in my heart. Thus, it’s with great admiration that I share a remarkable story unfolding in the streets of Aarhus, Denmark – a city’s resolute campaign against single-use waste, with coffee cups serving as the initial battleground. Could this herald the dawn of a “Reuse Renaissance”? In the bustling urban milieu, where glass bottles, plastic packaging, and disposable coffee cups once cluttered the sidewalks, a resounding call for change echoed from businesses and civic leaders alike. Witnessing the mounting piles of waste, they united in resolve, initiating a pioneering solution. Enter the innovative “reverse vending scheme,” a groundbreaking endeavor catalyzing a cultural shift. With an initial focus on coffee cups, this initiative builds upon Denmark’s esteemed tradition of deposit refund systems. Collaboration emerged as the cornerstone, with over 40 establishments joining forces, and 25 collection machines strategically deployed across the city. Yet, the journey towards sustainability encounters formidable obstacles. The allure of single-use convenience often eclipses the appeal of reusability. To surmount this challenge, two pivotal solutions beckon: expansion and policy innovation. Inspired by Denmark’s success, I am eager to replicate this concept here in Brazil. It’s incredibly inspiring to witness the effectiveness of such initiatives, and I believe they hold immense potential for our communities. If anybody shares this vision or has innovative ideas to contribute, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Together, let’s turn inspiration into action and pave the way for a greener, more sustainable future in Brazil.

A great and sustainable solution. Real actions are key for a sustainable world and as consumers we should put our grain of sand too. https://lnkd.in/dKeuTpr2

On November 8, 2022, Denver voters approved the Waste No More ballot initiative, with the goal of providing universal recycling and composting citywide. For apartment complexes, restaurants, office buildings, and other businesses in Denver, implementation and enforcement of that recycling and composting service requirement takes effect on January 1, 2024. Join EatDenver and our community partner, Scraps, next Tuesday, November 14th at 10 am for a Waste No More informational session to learn about what Denver's new ordinance means for composting and waste diversion at your food and beverage business. Agenda Includes: • Background & overview of the WNM ordinance • Specific implications for restaurants, food producers, food halls, commercial kitchens, etc. (as opposed to offices, MFUs, events & other affected parties) • Other implications of WNM that may be pertinent to restaurants (events, commercial buildings, C&D, etc.) • Role of haulers in ordinance implementation • Details on Scraps' role as a compost hauler & EatDenver affiliate • Next steps & questions More details and registration: https://lnkd.in/gYC9SVTE

THE BALTIC SEA WASTE LAB 🔬 Ingeniørens PRO-Medier has shed some nice warm light at the experimentation taking place on Bornholm in support of Vision 2032: a phase-out of waste incineration, an increase in recycling, etc. Some key takeaways: ➡️ Bornholm raised eyebrows in 2019 with its vision statement, setting the stage for societal scale experiments as a Danish and European test island. ➡️ Described as a green transition outpost, the island’s approximately 40,000 inhabitants are lab rats for new waste solutions in a country with one of the highest per capita consumption rates. ➡️ BOFA’s project officers, 7 in all, operate out of an obscure location and handle a wide array of partnership activities. ➡️ One project provided a shoutout is Retail Relooped which targets circular food packaging solutions with Coop i Danmark and Żabka Polska. ➡️ Another project is Circular Economy Beyond Waste (CEBW) which has helped identify hotspots for interventions in multilayer food and beverage carton waste. The article ends by saying: “The road to the 2032 vision is not paved yet, but placed stone by stone, built by numerous small and large projects which, with a bit of luck, will be able to make the trip from the Sunshine to “yonder”, which the locals from Bornholm call the rest of the country.” Poetic, really. ♻️

Cork Business of the Year 2024 Finalist. We are absolutely delighted to be one of the three finalists in the "Sustainable Business Innovation" category, of the Cork Business Association annual awards. Seeing organisations such as the CBA recognising the importance of sustainability and placing it front and centre of their policies, including their long term ideas for transport and city living is as important as this award, to us. StyleBarn is an online platform that sells goods according to the principles of the circular economy. Notebooks, handmade in Cork, from recycled coffee cups, by BadlyMadeBooks 100% recycled wool throws, designed in Cork, by YAWUW Tumblers and carafes, made from used wine bottles, by Rebottled Bracelets and lanyards, made from a lost fishing net recovered from Bantry bay, by BRACENET Vintage goods, starting a new life, again. KeepCups, to replace those 200 million single use cups thrown away annually in Ireland, by KeepCup We are growing our range, within the parameters of not wanting to sell more "stuff we don't need", but wanting to sell things that either already exist, or will replace single use items. A mentor observed early on that if we were having to spend our time, explaining the need for a functioning circular economy, that was time that we should have spent selling. He was, of course, correct. But StyleBarn is more than just a store, it is a platform for change. Our blogs explain what and why we are doing, without being too preachy. We are passionate about what we are doing and why and if we can disrupt the model of single use products, fast fashion and disposable consumerism, that, to us, is a win. Our greatest achievement to date, was being selected to create a more sustainable Christmas hamper for the Cork headquarters of a multi-national company. The feedback was incredibly positive and eighty other companies received a corporate gift that also started conversations. Starting a business based on encouraging people to "Buy Better, Buy Less" goes against every principle of endless growth, but marries perfectly with the principles of StyleBarn. Thank you to the CBA for recognising what we stand for including us in this final. As this is LinkedIn™️ let us say, but with hand on heart, that we are genuinely humbled. #sustainablebusiness #cbaawards2024 #circulareconomy #green #stylebarn

We newly signed a strategic partnership with REMA 1000 Danmark involving 50 000 plastic pallets. With a minimum of 15 years life span, the plastic pallet has much better environmental footprint than wooden pallets, as well as economical and operational benefits. "We hope the rest of the industry support the solution, as plastic pallets are simply a better solution than wooden pallets for both climate and operation" says Nicolaj Boysen, Director of Logistics in Rema 1000 DK. "It is not just a unique product, but also includes a full Scandinavian interpooling set up with a supporting IT solution for optimal tracking and control", says our CEO DK Henrik Skøtt Read the whole article here: Logistik-virksomhed vil erobre Danmark og Norden: Nu lander de aftale med supermarkeds-gigant | erhvervplus.dk

Navigating the future: A promising 2024 for Independent Garden Centres - As we reflect on the highs and lows of 2023, the independent retail landscape has seen its share of challenges and successes. Looking ahead to 2024, the horizon appears more promising, with Stax Trade Centres at the forefront of empowering independent garden centres for continued success. https://ow.ly/hRpA50QnLWB #gardencentres #horticulturenews #gardenproducts #sustainability

Elephant Gin Secures Future with New Buyer: Ensuring Sustainability and Growth.Robin Gerlach, Tessa Gerlach #ElephantGin #NewOwnership #Sustainability #GinMarket #CraftSpirits #BusinessGrowth #SpiritsIndustry #GinLovers #FutureOfGin #IndustryNews