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Thanks to CIVIX for the opportunity to attend the Water New Zealand Conference 2024. It was wonderful to reconnect with familiar faces and make new connections within the industry. I look forward to future collaborations! In my opinion, some key takeaways from the conference include: - Investment in Infrastructure: There is a significant need for improvements and investment in three waters infrastructure across Aotearoa. - Te Mana o te Wai: It's crucial that Te Mana o te Wai is applied appropriately to ensure the sustainability and health of our waterways. - Drinking Water Treatment: Many drinking water treatment systems are lacking. Notably, there has been a recent push for the installation of Protozoa barriers, and Taumata Arowai is committed to regulating Drinking Water Quality. - Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal: Currently, onsite wastewater treatment and disposal are largely unregulated and unchecked, which poses risks to drinking water, receiving environments, and public health. When done well, it offers a sustainable solution for developments - my goal and passion. Overall, I am inspired by the discussions and innovations presented at the conference and am excited about a career that can help make improvements in this field.

🌊 Arburg Supports “pureelbe” Project: A 1,083 km Swim for Clean Water 🌊 From August 16 to September 10, 2024, Andreas Fath, known as the “swimming professor,” swam the entire 1,083 km length of the Elbe River in Germany to raise awareness about water pollution and microplastics. Sponsored by the K Trade Fair exhibitor ARBURG GmbH + Co KG, Hansgrohe Group and Furtwangen University, this impressive feat highlighted the urgent need for clean water and environmental protection. Arburg’s support for the “pureelbe” project aligns with its commitment to sustainable production and circular economy initiatives under the ‘arburgGREENworld’ program. Impressive Journey: Prof. Fath swam from the source of the Elbe in the Czech Republic to its mouth in Cuxhaven, covering an average of 46 km per day. Scientific Focus: Daily water samples were collected and analyzed for microplastics and a special filter membrane on his wetsuit provided additional data on water quality. Raising Awareness: Along the route, workshops, seminars and clean-up events were organized to educate and engage the public in protecting this vital resource. 🙌 What an impressive action to raise awareness for such crucial topics! ♻️ #KTradeFair #PlasticsandRubber #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

The High Temperature Minerals Processing HiTeMP Forum takes place in Adelaide on 21-23 October. It's a must-attend for industry, researchers and government agencies involved in the transition to a green future for #HeavyIndustry. Early bird registration prices available until 30 August. Details ⬇️ Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) NIM - The Net-Zero Industries Mission #Decarbonisation #SustainableIndustry #GreenManufacturing #NetZero #CircularEconomy #IndustrialSustainability

🎯 Meet our speakers (Part II): Bruno Aschenbrenner, Land Steiermark | Jacobo Aboal Vinas, Xunta de Galicia XERA Agency for forest-based industry | Michael Höcker, Bayern.de | Bayerische Staatsregierung Bavarian State Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forests and Tourism | Andreja Kutnar, InnoRenew CoE | Uwe Kies, InnovaWood network, and many more... Join the upcoming 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: "Europe’s Wood Sector as a Driver for the Green and Digital Transition of the Built Environment" 📅 November 7, 2024 | Brussels 🔗 Full programme here: https://bit.ly/wpic2024 📝 Pre-register today: https://bit.ly/wpic2024r Join us for a full-day event in Brussels highlighting how the wood sector is shaping Europe’s sustainable future. From innovative wood construction to strategies for reducing carbon emissions, the sector plays a vital role in driving Europe’s green and digital transformation. It is a not-to-miss networking opportunity with over 150 participants, including policymakers and advocacy groups. Co-hosted by Wood4Bauhaus | EFI Bioregions Facility | European wood policy platform (woodPoP) | Holzcluster Steiermark GmbH | Bavarian Representation to the EU. Co-organised with support of the Horizon Europe project consortia NEB Academy Alliance, EcoReFibre, AEGIR, EUFORE and digiNEB, (co-)funded by Horizon Europe EU Science, Research and Innovation and Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and its members. European Commission | New European Bauhaus | #Policy #Sustainable #Construction #Biobased #Circular #Bioeconomy #ClimateAction #EUMissions

📢 Join us on March 18th, 2024 in Brussels for the EU Dialogue on End-of-Life Recreational Craft. Co-organised by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024, EBI, and the European Commission. 🗓️ Date: March 18th, 2024 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 🔗 Register: https://t.ly/SG_RA As recreational boats near the end of their lifespan, the proper disposal and waste management become paramount. The event aims to establish a unified EU approach in alignment with the Circular Economy Action Plan and the European Green Deal. Highlights include: - Presentation on Belgian roadmap and legal study - Breakout sessions on material recovery, financing, and collaboration - Panel discussion featuring industry experts and political representatives Limited spots available. Register now to engage with European stakeholders and policymakers in shaping a sustainable future for end-of-life recreational craft. #MadeInEurope #EOL #Circularity #SustainableBoating

The main take away from the Scottish Land & Estates Conference yesterday was that ‘less strategy and more doing’ was required for rural Scotland. Governments need to provide leadership for regulatory direction, with solutions coming from industry. Anas Sarwar MSP confirmed this stating the role of government was 3-fold; 1. Collaboration and partnership working 2. Develop strategic long term planning 3. Provide the ‘convening’ power The theme of the conference, Resilience: Building successful businesses for the future attracted thought provoking speakers and the case study and panel sessions were inspiring. There is a raft of policy currently swirling all of which need the ‘so what’ answering. The integration between food production and the environment was cemented - Vicki Swales said “without nature land based businesses are threatened” and regenerative agriculture was mentioned a number of times - ties in well with Savills Rural Reseach Food and the Environment spotlight due out early June. Tim Bradshaw highlighted 3 key takeaways to build personal resilience: 1. Focus on intelligence not information. Take a tactical pause! 2. Enable resilience in others - it only takes a human touch to make a huge difference 3. FEAR = false expectation appearing real I.e focus on what you can do Sarah-Jane Laing summed up the day “words aren’t enough, we need direct action”. Evelyn Channing Hugo Struthers Lucy Jenner

Innovation and sustainability are the keys to the future of the growing media industry! 🌱The Baltic Peat Producers Forum is a milestone event that promotes research, technological advancement and cooperation within the industry. According to Giedrius Kavaliauskas, organizer of the forum and head of The Growing Media Producers Association, this event is essential for shaping a sustainable and innovative future. 💡 “The forum creates opportunities for collaboration, promotes best practices and showcases the latest research and technological innovations to increase efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of peat production,” says Giedrius Kavaliauskas, head of the Association of Growing Media Producers. Giedrius stresses the Forum's crucial role in driving research and technology to ensure the long-term growth and development of the peat industry. He highlights the importance of discussing how to adapt to sustainability requirements and leverage technological advances to meet future market demands. Discussions on market trends and policy changes at the #BPPF will help industry participants adapt to changing conditions and remain competitive. The event is essential for developing strategies that support the long-term growth of the growing media industry. Giedrius believes that fostering collaboration between companies and research institutions is key to driving innovation and technological progress, benefiting peat and growing media companies, service providers, research institutions and environmental organizations alike. As every year, it will provide up-to-date information on the Growing Media Association's activities, the situation of the previous season and the expected results of the harvest. 🔥 We are glad to see the high interest in the #BPPF and announce that the tickets are SOLD OUT! #Staytuned for news on extra ticket sales. #Innovation #Sustainability #GrowingMedia #GrowingMediaIndustry #BPPF #Collaboration #Research #Technology

Where do you start when you want to develop a circular bioeconomy strategy? Who do you involve? How? If you are working on the circular economy, biodiversity, nature-based solutions, and climate action, or if you are particularly interested in participatory policymaking in practice, then come have breakfast with us next week, during the European Week of Regions and Cities! #PeerLearning

It was great to hear the ideas of future generations- there are some genius ideas out there and we look forward to implementing these into Swinton!💡🌟#sustainability #speakersforschools

📹 Three days in three minutes! t Here's a quick look at the highlights from our #EVECSA kick-off meeting in Denmark, where we gathered to shape the future of Climate Smart Agriculture in Europe. 💡 From good practices to collaborative discussions, we're setting the stage for sustainable farming and vocational excellence. #ClimateSmartAgriculture #ErasmusPlus #vocationaleducation #sustainability