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☕️ 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐜𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥? With coffee being the world's second-largest traded good, millions of tons of coffee grounds end up as waste, contributing to environmental issues like landfill overflow and greenhouse gas emissions. 🌎💨 Reduce your carbon footprint with this break-proof 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐩 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬. Sustainable, durable, and designed to enhance your coffee drinking experience (holds a 450ml capacity) — it is your perfect ‘𝐠𝐨-𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧’ gift choice for your next marketing campaign. 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 by repurposing coffee grounds. Industry players are leading the charge, turning coffee waste into innovative products. ♻️ 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐭: 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞: Industry moves towards circular economy principles, exploring creative ways to reuse coffee grounds. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞: Companies like 𝐗𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐞 and 𝐒.𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞 transform coffee grounds into sustainable footwear and activewear. 👟 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭: By incorporating coffee grounds into textiles, companies like Sundried reduce CO2 emissions and promote eco-friendly fashion. 🌿👕 Also don't forget the 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐗𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐞, upcycling 15 cups of spent coffee grounds per pair. Dive into 𝐞𝐜𝐨-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 by Sundried, offering fast-drying and deodorizing benefits from recycled coffee fabrics. 🌿👟 Join the sustainability movement! Repurpose coffee grounds at home for DIY projects or explore eco-friendly products inspired by coffee waste. ♻️ Read more about this eco-friendly initiative & products: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/grJH-Pam . . . #SustainableLiving #CircularEconomy #EcoFriendlyFashion

Small steps, big impact! Here's how you can embrace a Sustainable Lifestyle: 1. Swap single-use items for reusable alternatives, like water bottles, shopping bags, and coffee cups. 2. Develop the habit of turning off lights and unplugging devices when not in use to save energy. 3. Support eco-friendly fashion by opting for clothing from sustainable brands or choosing second-hand clothing. 4. Explore thrift stores for clothing and household items to support sustainable fashion and reduce waste. 5. Choose locally produced and seasonal foods to reduce the environmental impact of transportation and support local farmers. 6. Create simple and effective homemade cleaning products using ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon. 7. Opt for digital communication and billing to reduce paper usage. 8. Fix leaks in faucets, and be mindful of water use during daily activities like washing dishes and brushing teeth. 9. Unplug chargers and electronic devices once they are fully charged to save energy. 10. When possible, carpool with others or choose biking over driving for short distances. #Paaduks #PaaduksForPeople #EcoFriendly #BiodegradableTruths #SustainabilityTalks #PlanetFirstMindset

To shop responsibly without spending a lot, consider these eco-friendly shopping practices. Plan ahead, make a shopping list and plan a weekly menu to finish your shopping in one trip. Choose eco-friendly brands like Fair Trade, USDA Organic or Energy Star. Buy local produce with a smaller carbon footprint because it uses less transportation. Buying in bulk reduces packaging needs and saves time and money. Invest in reusable shopping bags to reduce plastic waste, and you can use them repeatedly. You’ll also avoid bag fees! Prioritize quality and avoid fast fashion by choosing high-quality, long-lasting, timeless pieces over disposable clothing. Stay informed and research sustainable practices and environmental issues to make ethical choices that reduce your environmental impact. You can shop responsibly on a budget! #PeopleHelpingPeople #CreditUnions #CUDifference #WeldCounty #Community #local #Hometown #myGreeley #NOCO

We know Australia buys too much clothing ... According to the latest data - Aussies purchase 56 new items per year and most are fast fashion. What now? Educate - yet to see any education in Australian schools about how to be Mindful when buying clothes - how to read labels - how to identify toxins 🎒 Thrifting - yet to see thrifting #trending in Australia like it does in Canada - Melbourne has 9 Savers | Value Village - Toronto has 135 stores ♻ Campaigns - more ad campaigns needed about "who made my clothes" - impact on the environment of clothing waste 🌏 Wool - Australia is one of the biggest producers of the most sustainable fabric in the world 🐏 Meditation - Practicing mindfulness is the first way to curb a shopping addiction 🧘♀️ City of Melbourne has a number of long standing thrift markets - Camberwell Market being one of them. Aren't we all a little tired of the constant "unboxing" on #socials, it kind of makes you sick inside, mass consumption. Singer Kate Cebrano recently shared she wakes up thinking about what to consume, what to buy, that consuming is "consuming" her mind. Australia is in a mass consumption cycle - that is also making us sick. #wellness #sustainability #clothing #fashion #fastfashion #health #meditation https://lnkd.in/gMZrbT73

Having seen many #WorldEnvironmentDay posts, I reflected on small lifestyle changes I made in my life to contribute to the environment each and every day! These seemingly insignificant changes can create a significant impact around us: 🏅 Turn off the tap while brushing teeth or doing laundry/dishes to minimize water wastage. Also, limit shower time. 🏅 Switch off lights, fans, and ACs when not in use. Set the AC temperature ideally around 26-28 degrees Celsius to reduce power consumption. 🏅 Join the "Wrinkles Ache Hain" movement to normalize wearing un-ironed clothes to work every Monday. By making this simple change, we can collectively reduce our carbon footprint, as ironing clothes releases 200 grams of carbon into our atmosphere each time! Energy Swaraj Foundation 🏅 Segregate household waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable bins. Organic waste (like fruit and vegetable peels) can be easily converted into compost by placing them in a pot and covering with soil. 🏅 Limit the use of single-use plastics; always carry a jute or cotton bag when shopping. Avoid asking for cutlery when ordering food online. 🏅 Avoid skincare or makeup products containing microbeads, which are part of microplastics. Microbeads are commonly found in face/body scrubs, toothpaste, soaps, and shampoos. 🏅 Consider avoiding fast fashion by choosing sustainable and long-lasting clothing options. In conclusion, while we are all aware of the importance of the points mentioned above, it is easy to forget their significance in our daily lives. However, it is crucial that we not only adapt these principles into our lifestyles but also strive to raise awareness among others. As members of #GenerationRestoration, it is our duty to protect and restore our environment for the benefit of current and future generations! 🙌🌏💚 #WorldEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #UNEP #SaveThePlanet #WaterConservation #EnergyEfficiency #ZeroWaste #PlasticFree #SustainableFashion #GenerationRestoration #ClimateAction #GreenLiving

Hellmann's Canada introduces a groundbreaking concept: sneakers made from food waste. Here's the buzz: 1.Waste to Wonder: These sneakers repurpose food waste into wearable fashion, showcasing innovative methods of reducing waste and creating eco-friendly products. #FoodWasteFashion 🥗👟 2.Creative Sustainability: By transforming food scraps into shoes, Hellmann's Canada pioneers a unique approach to sustainability, combining fashion with environmental responsibility. #CreativeRecycling 🌱♻️ 3. Conversation Starter: These sneakers spark important discussions about the intersection of fashion, food, and sustainability, encouraging consumers to think critically about waste and resource management. #SustainableConversations 💬👠 Step into sustainable style with Hellmann's Canada's sneakers made from food waste. It's a conversation starter and a testament to what's possible when creativity meets environmental consciousness! 🌟👟 #HellmannsSustainability BTW, if anyone reading this is trying to launch or grow their brand in fashion, beauty, or luxury - please check us out and inbox us. We're a pretty big deal, and we love to build empires. Best! https://lnkd.in/eQCsT-XE

👕 The Environmental Impact of Clothing: Use/Launder 💦 Did you know that 23% of a garment's carbon footprint occurs during its use phase? In fact "use" is the second biggest driver of environmental impact in the lifecycle of clothing. 🌎 So, what can we, as individuals, do to reduce our clothing's carbon footprint? 1️⃣ Dial down the temperature: Up to 60% of GHG emissions from laundry come from heating the water in our washing machines. Dialing down the temperature by just a few degrees can dramatically reduce energy waste, and many modern detergents are just as effective in colder water. 2️⃣ Wash full loads: Washing full loads of laundry maximizes efficiency and reduces water and energy consumption per garment. 3️⃣ Wash less often: Instead, air out your clothes to refresh and spot treat stains when they happen. Not only will less frequent washing reduce the impacts of laundering, but you will be able to keep your clothes longer, as the process of washing more quickly degrades materials. 4️⃣ Use less detergent: Using less detergent helps minimize water pollution and reduces the need for packaging, lowering environmental impact. Opt for detergents that are biodegradable and free of harmful chemicals to minimize environmental impact during washing and after discharge into waterways. 5️⃣ Avoid fabric softeners and fragrances: Not only do these introduce harmful chemicals into waste water, but also irritate sensitive skin, leave a layer of reduce on your clothes, and reduce the absorption of your towels and activewear, locking-in mildew and odors in both your clothes and your machine. 6️⃣ Protect your garments: Look for care labels and know what the symbols mean. Turn your clothes inside-out before washing to protect against snags, pills, and colorfade. 7️⃣ Air dry when possible: Line-drying or air-drying clothes instead of using a dryer can reduce climate impact by 67%. While my LinkedIn network consists primarily of those in careers aimed at reducing industry impact on our planet, it's essential to consider what we can do in our daily lives. Whether our careers have a direct impact or not, every action counts in the fight against climate change. I encourage you to not only take these steps in your lives, but to raise awareness across your networks outside of LinkedIn. #Sustainability #ClimateAction #FashionIndustry #EnvironmentalImpact #ReduceReuseRecycle #LittleActionsToSaveThePlanet

Still haven’t finished your #Christmas shopping? 🎄🎁🎅🏼 Neither have we — but we have some advice! 🤓 At Bloom Labs, we’re all about #sustainablefashion, so look out for these #ecolabels to help make sure your sartorial gifts are as green as can be: 🌱 Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the leading #textile processing standard for #organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent third-party certification of the entire textile supply chain. 🧪 OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 is a certification system that tests textiles for harmful substances. The OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN label certifies that a product is manufactured in environmentally friendly and socially responsible facilities. ♻️ Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute's Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a comprehensive certification that assesses a product's #safety, #circularity, and #responsibility across five categories: #material health, material #reutilization, #renewableenergy and #carbon management, #water stewardship, and social fairness. 🤝 Fair Trade USA's Fair Trade Certified label ensures that a product has been produced according to rigorous social, environmental, and economic standards. It focuses on #fairwages, safe #workingconditions, and environmental #sustainability. ✅ B Lab's #BCorp certification is a globally recognized sustainability label for #forprofit enterprises with stringent requirements in environmental and social performance. In the fashion industry, notable brands such as Patagonia, Allbirds, and even Chloé (as the first B Corp certified #luxury brand) have embraced this certification. Note, however, an ecolabel does not necessarily mean a product is entirely sustainable... 🧐 Savvy shoppers should consider multiple factors and certifications to get a comprehensive understanding of a product's environmental and social impact. 🛍️ 🌨️ Happy #shopping — and happy holidays! ☃️

3rd January, 2024 By Joseph Mountain Accepting Imperfection as a Part of the Process Living responsibly isn't about drastic, overnight changes. It's about making conscious choices within the realms of what's feasible for you. It’s about progress, not perfection. Accepting who you are and recognizing that small collective efforts can lead to significant changes is the first step. Starting Points for Responsible Living A great way to begin is by evaluating your current lifestyle, possessions, and habits. Ask yourself: What can I do differently? Here’s a simple approach: What Can I Stop Now? Identify habits or items you can eliminate immediately. This could be as simple as refusing single-use plastics or switching off lights when not in use. Refuse Single-Use Plastics: Start by saying no to plastic straws, cutlery, and bags. Carry a reusable water bottle, coffee cup, and shopping bags. What Do I Still Need but Can Change Later? Recognize things you still need but can plan to change. Maybe you can’t switch to an electric car right now, but you can plan for it in the future. Or perhaps you can start researching sustainable brands for your next purchase. Sustainable Clothing Choices: Gradually shift to buying from sustainably focused fashion brands. Start by researching brands or look to source second hand for your next clothing purchase. What Do I Really Need Until I Find a Better Alternative? Acknowledge items or habits you can’t give up yet, but for which you can seek sustainable alternatives. This might include finding a local source for a product you regularly buy from afar.   Plan for an Electric Vehicle: If you're not ready to switch to an electric car, start researching options and savings plans. In the meantime, try to use public transportation, carpool, or bike more often. Transforming Habits into Responsible Actions These simple steps can help transform your habits into more responsible and sustainable actions. It’s about making the best choices available to you at the moment and constantly seeking to improve those choices as circumstances allow. Remember, every small step counts. Whether it's choosing a reusable coffee cup or learning about sustainable food sources, each action contributes to a larger change. Accepting our imperfections and continuously striving to do better, we can collectively improve our ways of living.

📢 Australias Bold Steps to Tackle Fast Fashion Waste! 🌏 The Australia Institute has sounded the alarm on textile waste crisis, revealing in their latest discussion paper 'Textiles Waste in Australia' that over 300,000 tonnes of clothing end up in landfill or are exported every year. 🚨 Key Recommendations: Fast Fashion Tax: Introduce a tax on fast fashion items to curb excessive consumption. Labelling Standards: Implement standards that inform consumers about the ecological footprint of their clothing. Ad Ban: Ban advertisements for fast fashion to reduce demand. Support for Repairs: Subsidise textile repairs to extend the life of clothing. Ban on Exports: Set a goal to ban the export of textile waste within five years. 📈 It's time for meaningful action to protect our environment and promote sustainable fashion in Australia for responsible consumption and support a circular economy! 🌿👚 #Sustainability #FastFashion #CircularEconomy #Australia #EnvironmentalResponsibility