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🌿 Exciting News from Metsä Board! 🌱 1️⃣ The Tako paperboard mill is paving the way for sustainable innovation by repurposing fibre side streams to benefit nearby farms. This forward-thinking initiative not only reduces waste but also contributes to the local agricultural community's growth and sustainability efforts. 2️⃣ Through a collaboration with local farmers, we are turning fibre side streams into valuable resources, including fertilizers and soil improvement products. This circular approach to resource management showcases our commitment to environmental stewardship and circular economy principles. 3️⃣ By harnessing the potential of these fibre side streams, we are not only enhancing the efficiency of our operations but also creating tangible benefits for the environment and local communities. Together, we're driving positive change and shaping a more sustainable future. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation

Our recent community clean-up activity in Tanjung Uma yielded significant results: a total of 423 Kg of waste collected! 🚮♻️ Despite the challenges we faced, including the condition of the waste, our dedicated team of 50+ volunteers from BatamOn Asia, World Cleanup Day (WCD) Batam, and many more worked tirelessly to make a difference. Nestled on the northern coast of Batam Island, Tanjung Uma stands as the first and oldest fishing village in the region. With pompong boats docked at every corner and wooden houses on stilts, the village reflects the deep connection between its residents and the sea. However, it faces a pressing environmental issue: the accumulation of waste. During our clean-up efforts, we witnessed firsthand how waste, not only plastic, pools near homes, disrupting not only the environment but also community well-being. Yet, in the face of adversity, we find hope. Our collaborative efforts like this one signify a beacon of change, a testament to the power of community-driven action. Together, we have taken the first steps towards a regenerative future—where waste is managed responsibly, and our environment thrives, nurturing our communities and ecosystem back to a healthy state. Learn more about our activities: https://lnkd.in/e9vSjVrc

Leveraging Environmental Education for Sustainable Development: The Case for Charcoal Briquettes As we face pressing environmental challenges, the role of education in promoting sustainable solutions becomes increasingly crucial. Our latest initiative explores the sustainable potential of charcoal briquettes, made from natural biomass waste like coconut shells and sawdust. These eco-friendly alternatives not only help in reducing carbon emissions but also support local economies and promote waste utilization. In this LinkedIn feature, we delve into how schools and communities can be empowered to drive awareness and adoption of charcoal briquettes, fostering a culture of sustainability and innovation. Join us in our journey towards a greener future by learning more about the benefits and applications of this renewable energy source. 🌱 Why Choose Arselan Coco Indonesia's Charcoal Briquettes? - Eco-Friendly: Significantly lower carbon footprint. - Sustainable Production: Utilizes agricultural residues, promoting zero waste. - Local Economic Benefits: Provides job opportunities in rural areas. - Customization Available: Tailored solutions to meet specific needs. For more insights or to place a custom order: 📞 WhatsApp: +6282116113295 📧 Email: contact@arselancoco.com #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #EcoFriendly #CharcoalBriquettes #EnvironmentalEducation #GreenEnergy #LocalEconomy #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Innovation #SustainableDevelopment #WasteToEnergy #GreenTech #PTArselanCocoIndonesia

Leveraging Environmental Education for Sustainable Development: The Case for Charcoal Briquettes As we face pressing environmental challenges, the role of education in promoting sustainable solutions becomes increasingly crucial. Our latest initiative explores the sustainable potential of charcoal briquettes, made from natural biomass waste like coconut shells and sawdust. These eco-friendly alternatives not only help in reducing carbon emissions but also support local economies and promote waste utilization. In this LinkedIn feature, we delve into how schools and communities can be empowered to drive awareness and adoption of charcoal briquettes, fostering a culture of sustainability and innovation. Join us in our journey towards a greener future by learning more about the benefits and applications of this renewable energy source. 🌱 Why Choose Arselan Coco Indonesia's Charcoal Briquettes? - Eco-Friendly: Significantly lower carbon footprint. - Sustainable Production: Utilizes agricultural residues, promoting zero waste. - Local Economic Benefits: Provides job opportunities in rural areas. - Customization Available: Tailored solutions to meet specific needs. For more insights or to place a custom order: 📞 WhatsApp: +6282116113295 📧 Email: contact@arselancoco.com #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #EcoFriendly #CharcoalBriquettes #EnvironmentalEducation #GreenEnergy #LocalEconomy #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Innovation #SustainableDevelopment #WasteToEnergy #GreenTech #PTArselanCocoIndonesia

🌍 Excited to share that some of my secondary data explorations and observations on the #informaleconomy in Turkey's #waste sector have now been published in The Conversation! 📢 Many thanks to MMU and its Research Accelerator Grant for providing the seedcorn which enabled a fieldwork for this very interesting research. When we talk about the #CircularEconomy, we often focus on the formal economy, legislations, and certifications. But in the #GlobalSouth and #emergingcountries, much of the #materialcirculation, #wastecollection, #recycling, and #repurposing actually happens in the #informaleconomy. In Turkey, for example, around 80% of the recycling is carried out by informal waste pickers, who are essential to the system but face precarity and exclusion. Despite being crucial to #recycling efforts, recent formalisation efforts have made life harder for these workers, who often lack access to basic services and social security. As the sector continues to evolve, we need to ensure that any #circulartransition is #inclusive and #just for those in the informal sectors—because without them, the push for circularity in many countries would fall short. For a deeper dive into this topic and to understand the impact of Turkey’s efforts to formalise its waste management system, check out this article on the Conversation here: https://lnkd.in/epH8jb88 📝 #Sustainability #WasteManagement #CircularTransition #InclusiveCircularEconomy #GlobalSouth #InformalSector #SocialImpact #WastePickers #CircularTransition #InformalRecyclers #JustTransition

Want to make sure that the sustainable thinking behind your ingredient starts already in the field? BlackGrain is strongly invested in developing cooperation with the whole Finnish rapeseed sector to achieve just that.  Learn more in our article: https://lnkd.in/gZ_Xettx #blackgrain #foodinnovation #sustainability #responsibility

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 the innovative solutions from Fortuna Cools, where they create and make insulated packaging from leftover coconut husk fibres, sourced from small-scale farmers?   (𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘬 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘖2 𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘬𝘦). Fortuna Cools’ vision is to replace plastic foam insulation once and for all and by utilising organic waste such as left over coconut husk fibres, not only they reduced the plastic waste in the landfill and in the ocean, but also create job opportunities and supporting agricultural communities. Likewise, in our environmental conservation activity and programme at our River Three SDG Park, coconuts are abundance all year round. While we are not making insulated packaging like Fortuna Coolers, we are utilising coconut husk as mulching for riverine and biodiversity restoration work. Due to the size of our River Three Park, we need enormous amount of coconut husk for the riverine restoration work. We are delighted to have extra helping hands, volunteers from Accenture, collecting another round of dried coconuts and create a new pile of new husks for our use. As part of our collaboration with the school, SMK Taman Melawati, we implement 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (ESD), to educate secondary students on green education and skills.   One of the many activities we do is Circular Economy Pod/Place-based (CEP). To turn a coconut into coco husk, peak, coir/fiber and coco husk pieces for many usage, we need to equip the school with the appropriate machinery, tools and set up a composting hub. If your organisation is keen to collaborate on a Circular Economy programme that not only benefit the local community, but also impact on the riverine restoration from the CEP programme, let’s have conversation to find out more and how.         #sdg17partnershipforthegoals #circulareconomyprogramme #ActionsforSDGs #worldcoconutday coming up in Sep 2024 #CSR

AUO Taichung Fab was awarded the Silver Medal in the 6th National Enterprise Environmental Protection Award. This recognition showcases AUO's achievements in circular economy, resource conservation, pollution prevention equipment, and green living. 1️⃣Resource Conservation Introduced energy-efficient CDA air compressors to replace higher-energy-consuming machines, saving 3.4 million kWh of electricity annually. 2️⃣Implemented a smart water management center to monitor and implement PDCA management daily, resulting in a 4.8% reduction in water intake intensity. 3️⃣Circular Economy Technologies Established a molybdenum resin recycling system to reduce sludge in molybdenum-containing wastewater, effectively reducing waste generation and recovering molybdenum metal. 4️⃣Collaborated on research with academia to transform waste LCD glass from non-recyclable to recyclable, reducing daily waste by 2 tons. 5️⃣Pollution Prevention Introduced impact-resistant LaSi ring to enhance the operation effectiveness of air pollution prevention equipment while saving energy. 6️⃣Green Living Transformed waste into art by repurposing PET bottles, garbage bags, CDs, etc., into decoration items for activities, promoting waste reduction. Organized environmental education camps for children to deepen eco-friendly knowledge, with over 3,000 learning hours accumulated. #AUO #ESG #Sustianbility #MOENV

What are we reading? T S Krishnan's research (which has been published as a book) on the e-waste sector titled Untapped Knowledge in India’s E-Waste Industry: A Roadmap to Strengthen the Informal Economy. The book delves into the economic and cultural strengths of India’s informal e-waste recyclers and provides a policy framework to help industries transition into the circular economy. Link: https://lnkd.in/dQdzgkem #eWaste #informaleconomy #waste #recycling

♻ 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐑𝐈 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞-𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚. Starting in 2013, the Sustainable Recycling Industries (SRI) project addressed the alarming rise in #ewaste production. Back then, only a fraction was processed by formal recyclers (1.1% in Peru and 1.5% in Colombia). Through a #multistakeholder-collaboration, the SRI project implemented measures along four different areas: ➡ Policy development ➡ Normative requirements ➡ Business environment enhancement ➡ Safe waste treatment As a result, Peru and Colombia experienced a flourishing of the recycling business sector and saw substantial growth in formal recycling rates: In Peru it increased from 0.9% in 2008 to 6.1% in 2023 and in Colombia from 0% in 2008 to 12% in 2023. Moving forward, aligning WEEE value chain organisations with the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals is crucial and ongoing efforts should focus on promoting #circulareconomy principles. 👉 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eB3W2c_W 👉 Learn more about SRI: https://lnkd.in/eCTr_ZQd Empa | SECO Economic Cooperation and Development | IPBES | Cámara de Comercio Colombo Suiza