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Bri DeLeon, an #OASEIntern at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, writes: The first half of my internship at the Oregon Coast Aquarium has focused on identifying their most common sources of plastics and investigating sustainable alternatives. One key area for plastics is laundry. Since the Aquarium does a large quantity of laundry daily, I have been experimenting with two microfiber filters. Microfibers are the most predominant type of microplastic found in our oceans and have damaging health impacts on marine ecosystems. In addition to these filters, we have researched alternative glove disposal options and reusable dishware in our cafe! In the coming weeks, I hope to continue experimenting with different alternatives and determine the most effective options to recommend. Additionally, crafting a guidance document that the Aquarium staff and volunteers can utilize to accomplish their plastic reduction goals! Bri is participating in the Oregon Applied Sustainability Experience: Internship Program, which is run by Oregon Sea Grant and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Learn about the program at  bit.ly/OASEinternship. #pollutionprevention

So, what's the buzz about our new Graduate Environmental Planning programme? 🐝 We're on a mission to give emerging talent, our recent interns Chloe Jacobs and Logan Fraser-List, a taste of the real deal - hands-on experience in the extremely important world of environmental and urban planning. Now that they've completed their internship, they will learn what's involved in critical infrastructure management, setting them up for an exceptional career ahead. They will: 1. 🌟 Get the inside scoop: They will dive deep into the world of environmental and urban planning with us. It's like having a backstage pass to the coolest concepts and innovations! 🎤✨ 2. 🔥 Try out new stuff: We're all about shaking things up! They will jump in, test out groundbreaking practices, and discover fresh ways of working that will spice up their careers. 🌶️🔄 3.💧 True Expertise: This programme aims to nurture, and retain exceptional young professionals. Their journey is all about becoming a true expert in the field of environmental planning. 💼🌟 Both Chloe and Logan hold degrees in urban planning from the University of Auckland, and we couldn't be more stoked to have them on board. 🤩 Good luck, you two! #Innovation #Future #Graduates #Careers

This blog really made me think about the sustainability of this increasingly digital world we live in. Not something I’d thought about much before. Digital often seems efficient, waste-free, a better solution, but now I’m thinking about all the unused websites in the world, my embarrassingly full inbox, the 1000’s of digital photos I have. Oisin poses some good questions about how businesses (all of us) could measure their digital impact so if you have any knowledge or insights in this area, or know someone who does, I’m sure he’d love to hear from you. #data #carbon #digital #sustainability

I'm thrilled to share that I have started my internship in the Sustainability Department at Polarn O. Pyret! 🎉 With a background in law, I’m eager to explore how businesses like Polarn O. Pyret are addressing environmental challenges. This opportunity allows me to dive deeper into the intersection of sustainability and corporate responsibility, gaining firsthand experience in the opportunities and difficulties businesses face in tackling environmental issues. Looking forward to learning and contributing to positive change in this crucial field! #Sustainability #EnvironmentalResponsibility #SustainableBusiness #CorporateResponsibility #SustainabilityInAction #PolarnOPyret #LegalPerspective #EnvironmentalChallenges

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Dear network, I am thrilled to announce that I will soon be starting my internship at the Waterboard Vallei & Veluwe. Waterschap Vallei en Veluwe This waterboard plays a crucial role in the livelihoods of over 1.1 million people and regional ecology. They are committed to managing ground and surface water quality, levels, and supply; treating wastewater; protecting against flooding; managing ecology with an careful eye for biodiversity conservation;  maintaining crucial infrastructure; and so much more. Waterboard Vallei & Veluwe sees it as its responsibility to ensure the resilience of the natural system for future generations. They are fully committed to climate mitigation, strengthening the resilience of the natural system, and not passing the burden on. Their actions focus on a future-proof living environment, ideally within the context of “broad prosperity”. During my internship, I will be focusing on a research project centered on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), together with Wim Van Vilsteren, Helene Helsloot, and many other passionate people. My work will involve analysing what it means for the waterboard to embrace these goals, identifying which SDGs are most relevant for us, partners, and stakeholders, exploring current and potential reporting practices, and evaluating its efforts towards a sustainable and climate-neutral future. The research will involve various municipalities, companies, high schools, and other pontential relevant actors. I am excited to contribute to a pro-active organization with such a significant impact and ambitious goals. This internship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop my skills, and contribute to a sustainable Netherlands. An interesting and challenging assignment in a period where various transitions, crises, and societal developments call for a shared future strategy. #internship #sustainability #SDGs #watermanagement #WaterschapValleiEnVeluwe #futureproof #BlauweOmgevingsVisie

"Before this internship, my understanding of sustainability was primarily grounded in tangible actions—reducing waste, living frugally, and campaigning for green practices. The digital world seemed distant from these principles and was often seen as the solution, envisioned as part of a sustainable utopia. Terms like ‘virtual’ and ‘cloud’ misled me into believing that our online activities have no environmental impact. Yet, as I’ve learned, the carbon footprint of the digital world is significant and growing. " Read reflections by Oisin Doherty #studentjobs #internships #green #sustainable #web https://lnkd.in/dFHxkjPb

I complete three days workshop Social Internship Program 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐡𝐢'𝐬 #environmentawareness. 1st day:- Learn about sustainability through a #3P lens: 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜. 2nd day:- Focused on the concept of "𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐫" (𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬),a wide range of topics including 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡, 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, #cutting water and even the creation of 𝐞𝐜𝐨-𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬, 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 by explaining the 5𝑹𝒔: 𝑹𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆, 𝑹𝒆𝒖𝒔𝒆, 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆, 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒚𝒄𝒍𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕.  3rd day:- last day learn about team building thanks to all team members for elaborate our knowledge about enviornmental awareness.Durgesh Sharma toshi kalbandhe and all team #environment #enironmentalpollutioncontrol #health #paryavaransanrakshangatividhi #sustainability

🌳 Promoting Green Spaces: The Importance of Tree Planting 🌳 I am thrilled to share that I am currently engaged in a social internship with SHAILJA EDUCATION AND WELFARE TRUST, where we are actively working on tree planting initiatives. 🌱 Tree planting is crucial for numerous reasons:- Environmental Benefits: Trees absorb carbon dioxide, produce oxygen, and help mitigate climate change. Biodiversity: They provide habitats for various species, contributing to ecological balance. Health and Wellbeing: Green spaces improve air quality and offer recreational areas, enhancing mental and physical health. Selecting the right species is vital to ensure the sustainability and health of the ecosystem. We are focusing on native species that are well-adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, such as Neem, Banyan, and Peepal. Join us in making a difference! Let's plant more trees and create a greener, healthier planet. 🌍💚 #TreePlanting #Sustainability #Environment #GreenInitiative #SocialInternship #ShailjaTrust. Shailja Education and Welfare Trust

The Dynamics of Competence Competence is developed and nurtured through time and sustained purposeful effort. It can even grow and develop into mastery and virtuosity; but only through sustained focus, disciplined and dedicated effort guided by your cognitive ability and acute discernment of the landscape signals around you. As I said earlier, you and I go through life perceiving the world almost like deaf and blind creatures; neglecting and ignoring a lot more than what we are actually sensing and processing. Why? Because at rest, all our five (5) external senses are mostly set on low resolution. Our sensitivity and alert systems are set only towards those unusual aberrations that deviate from our mental picture of our operating landscape. When anomalies occur, our internal warning bells go wild and our rapid focusing responses go into full alert. But without those sudden environmental anomalies occurring, our senses are largely unfocused and ineffectual! We manage our everyday lives by exception: maintaining a narrow focus and handling only those perceived anomalies framed against our expected idea of what is normal and safe. If we were to become habituated to repetitively intense and chaotic sensory signals, we will become numb and unreceptive and thereby fail to address emerging threats or detect subtle opportunities. Desensitized and weak sensory systems eventually lead to impaired cognition, discernment and cognitive ability. And if I were to express this concept into a loose mathematical equation, Competence is the product of your Cognitive ability multiplied by your trait Conscientiousness raised exponentially to your X factor. Industry and hard work count a lot provided you do not impair your cognitive ability. C = Iq (I)X ; where C is Competence; Iq is Cognitive ability; and I is Conscientiousness (Industry); and x is the exponent (personal efficiency multiple) excerpt from "Competence: Nature and Dynamics"; by RSMD (#ProfessorSam); Follow if you agree.