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Lovely Professional University embraces sustainability with innovative solutions for a greener future #lpu #lpudesign #Sustainablecampus #lpuforyou #GreenInitiatives #sustainabilitymatters #EcoFriendly #greencampus #practicingforbetterfuture #bestdesignschool #leadinguniversity #achievebig #thinkbig

🌿 Exciting Week Ahead! 🌿 This week, we welcome Cohort 20 to the University of Exeter Business School Circular Economy Masterclass! 🎉 It's very exciting again to bring together such a diverse group of individuals from a variety of industries, all interested in exploring the solutions that #circularity can offer to decarbonise and help build a more resilient, sustainable and equitable world. 🌍 Last week, the UKRI Circular Economy Hub (CE-HUB) hosted their NICER program Circular Economy Showcase event, packed with inspiring presentations. It was encouraging to hear about the progress made through collaboration across academia, industry, and policy—overcoming challenges and driving real impact. Here are a few of my key takeaways that I believe will also be helpful for our new students as they begin the 6-week Masterclass: 🌱 Circularity is about systems change – It’s complex, so we need to be prepared for a challenging yet very rewarding journey! 🤝 Collaboration is key – None of us can tackle these big challenges alone. Working together brings greater impact! 💡 Be curious and think outside the box – This is how innovation happens! Finally, this week is  #CEweek2024 in London, and there are many great events (both online and in person) taking place! They are brilliant at demystifying what #CircularEconomy is all about. Which ones are you attending? More details in comments 👇 P.S. Fun fact: The quote comes from a (35 years ?) old song by Pete Seeger celebrating the ‘zero waste commission of the beautiful city of Berkley!’ ♻️🎶

For all researchers at McGill University and The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)! Research provides an excitement to discover, design and improve treatment outcomes for patients. It is also one of the most polluting industries in the world. Good science means taking responsibility to perform research consciously and fairly, for patients but also other communities affected by unsustainable ways of doing large scale science. Please check the Lunch & Learn Workshop below to learn about some simple and effective initiatives we have to make lab spaces and (hopefully soon clinic spaces) more sustainable while maintaining research excellence. The McGill Office of Sustainability together with great researchers including Philip Thorne (The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) ), Alexandra Shedov (Clinical Research Unit at The Neuro), Juliet Guay (Jewish Hospital), Kayla Heney (Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Institute, McGill University) and many more invested a lot of work into understanding and solving the complexity of lab-related sustainability over the past years. Go check out the workshop!

🏆💚 WUR has been chosen as most #sustainable university in the world for the 8th time in a row! The ranking is based on results from extensive surveys carried out by UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. This year, almost 1,500 universities from 95 different countries participated. The organisation takes a close look at various topics, from energy and climate to waste and infrastructure, while also considering sustainability in education and research. What steps do you take to make sustainability a part of your daily life? Let us know in the comments! #Ranking #University

Arizona State University students will now need to take a class on conservation or the environment in order to graduate. That sustainability requirement can be filled with a few course options writes Kristin Toussaint in Fast Company A class called “Wilderness and Parks in America” dives into conservation, and the relationship between the environment and recreation. “The Sustainable Plate” explores the food system and how someone’s dietary choices affect not only their own health, but the environment (and the people who produce our food). A course titled “Society, Supply Chains and You” touches on how supply chains work, focusing on where products come from and how the sustainability of certain resources can come into play. These courses are meant to highlight how interdisciplinary the topic of sustainability is, says Anne Jones of ASU. “One of the things that became clear from the workshops was that students wanted the category and the content to be presented in a way that was actionable and it was relevant for their lives,” Jones says. “We were being told very directly, ‘we don’t need a class to be told stuff. We need a class to be able to sift through things, to make decisions.’”  read more below: #sustainability #innovationineducation #systesmchangethinking #futureofwork #futureofeducation #interconnectedness #systemschange #interdisciplinary #action #planetandeducation https://lnkd.in/eBBBdPUp

For the sake of sustainability, we need to educate those who have not been to school for a long time. This is the topic about which I wrote an opinion article in Estonian - https://lnkd.in/dWFYQfj4 Because I believe that if you actually know about the facts, research and reality about the state of sustainability, there is no way that you do not act for the sake of it. Or what do you think? Is it education and awareness that we are missing to move the big players and masses toward sustainability?

Colleges West Midlands Partnership Tackles Technology’s Environmental Impact The Colleges West Midlands partnership is taking a bold step toward sustainability with the GreenTech Training Course, addressing the challenge of balancing the benefits of technology with its environmental footprint. As the partnership looks toward 2030, GreenTech empowers Colleges to make eco-conscious decisions that enhance both operational efficiency and sustainability. By equipping educators with the tools and insights needed to adopt greener technologies, the initiative supports a shared vision of environmentally responsible education. With just five spots remaining before the January rollout, other West Midlands colleges have a unique opportunity to join this impactful initiative and lead the way in sustainable education. Interested in learning more? Contact me today to secure your place. #greentech #sustainability #greendigital #FE

📣 CLIMATEBASE COHORT 6 CIRCLING UP! 📣 (San Francisco, CA) Chosen from a field of 4,000+ applicants, an ambitious collective of optimists, doers, creators, visionaries, disruptors, and explorers journeys through the Climatebase Fellowship, a 12-week educational program and career accelerator, covering Energy, Transportation, Food & Agriculture, Nature-Based Solutions, Carbon Removal, Corporate Sustainability, Built Environment, and Circular Economy -- topped off with a Capstone Project. 🌱 = = = 🗓 WEEK 11 – CIRCULAR ECONOMY♻️ Designing/Producing with our shared *3rd Rock from the Sun* in mind! 💚 Julian Moore - History/Context of US Election results for perspective; current innovations; deep concerns yet reminders of bipartisan support 💚 Neil Yeoh (Co-Founder, OnePointFive (opf.degree)) downloaded: - ❌ NO Linear use: Take>Make>Waste (landfills, oceans) - POWER MOVE: *Visualize* the supply chain for action towards solution. - We cannot infinitely extract resources! - ❌ NO Fast Fashion. Reduce consumerism. - Design with 12 Principles of Green Engineering - 🧠 LEARN to analyze products: Can it separate easily into reusable parts; upcycling? - EU launched PEF (Product Environmental Footprint) standards - LCA + LCI (Life Cycle Analysis / Inventory) - Wonder/Inspiration of BioMimicry🦎 💚 Gratitude to Usama Shahzad (Supply Chain Sr Officer, Better Cotton) for educating us on source materials, realities of water usage, the need for circularity in textiles, and sustainable practices in regenerative farming 🔑 "SUPPLY CHAINS have a lot of complexity, but they also have a lot of potential for impact in how we design a product *from the beginning* all the way [through] consuming it and upcycling it. That is key. ...SMALL CHANGES in Life Cycle stages can result in BIG CHANGES to environmental impacts." ~NEIL YEOH 🔥 Hot-Take on Neil's talk: REDESIGN +measure, Measure, MEASURE! 😉 GRATITUDE to guests: 👏 Daniel Hill (Creator, #OpenDoorClimate; Director, Business & Innovation, Environmental Defense Fund) 👏 Natalie Lavery (Marketing Lead, Climate People) 👏 Patrick Burke (Leadership Recruiting, Watershed) (**See comments in this original post for 🔗 to related topics! ⬇️ ) = = = My penultimate (gosh, I love that word!) celebration of Cohort 6 Fellows in (4) images: 🌟 Albert Ching 🌟 Bertrand Olome Ewane 🌟 Bryce Bozadjian 🌟 Clare McCarthy 🌟 Craig Hetherington 🌟 Daniel Fuchs 🌟 Danielle Meltz 🌟 Jennifer Loh (CEO/Co-Founder, TRAVARAS (Techstars ‘24)) 🌟 Harrison Phillips 🌟 Jillian Prusa 🌟 Keilin Huang 🌟 Kieran Campbell 🌟 Lawrence Kao 🌟 Nikki Llorin Eaves 🌟 Stephanie May 🌟 Timothy Moore 🗓 Reminder: April 19-27, 2025 is SF Climate Week (Year 3)! #ClimatebaseFellowship #ESG #ClimatebaseCohort6 #Climatebase6ers #ThankfulThursday *For those who recall the 3RD ROCK sitcom (wouldn't it be silly to revisit alien viewpoints of Earth?), I present a musical number w/ Emmy-winning choreography (1997) by MARGUERITE DERRICKS in comments!

🌍 Sustainability isn’t just about shopping at organic markets or driving electric cars. It’s about understanding and reducing our carbon footprint in all aspects of life. Many people who don't consider themselves as "environmentalists" often lead lifestyles that are inherently more sustainable than those who actively promote their green habits.   💡 So, what exactly is sustainability? How do we define it beyond the marketing buzzwords? And more importantly, how can we act to preserve the natural beauty of our Earth?   🌱 I believe that sustainability should be a standard, not a specialty. It should be a matter of course that all products are designed to be sustainable and long-lasting and that raw materials are carefully used during the production process and hopefully soon non-renewable raw materials will be used.   👶 That's why education is crucial. Educating our children—the adults of tomorrow—about sustainability is perhaps more important than any product. They are the ones who will inherit this planet, and understanding how to care for it is essential.   🎲 With this in mind I’m proud about the Green Planet Explorer line from Hape. Through play, this series teaches children about sustainability and environmental protection, making learning about our planet fun and engaging.   🌟 Let's inspire the next generation to respect and protect our planet. And lets hope that we adulds can learn something from our children. 🌍 Keep always in mind our beautifull blue plantes blongs to our children and not to us!   #Sustainability #Education #GreenPlanetExplorer #Toynamics #Hape #FutureGenerations

🌍 Embracing the Circular Economy in Education! 🌱 At The Sustainables Academy, we believe the circular economy isn't just a concept—it's a vital pathway to a sustainable future. By embedding it into the curriculum, we empower young people to rethink waste, conserve resources, and create a more sustainable local and global environment. In the UK, our local environments—from bustling cities to serene countryside—stand to benefit immensely from a circular approach. That's why we're thrilled to announce that we’ve teamed up with an amazing national sponsor to launch an exciting Circular Economy Competition! 🎉 This initiative will engage learners to explore creative solutions for sustainability while deepening their understanding of the circular economy. It’s about fostering innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact. ✨ Watch this space for further announcements—something incredible is coming soon! #CircularEconomy #SustainabilityEducation #TheSustainablesAcademy #EcoCompetition #UKCurriculum #EnvironmentalStewardship