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Changing how we produce and consume
New Circular Economy Action Plan shows the way to a climate-neutral, competitive economy of empowered consumers / citizens On the 11th of March, the European Commission adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan – one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe’s new agenda for sustainable growth. With measures along the entire life
A Quick Guide to Sustainable Design at London Design Festival
A Focus on Sustainable Design at London Design Festival The annual London Design Festival is soon to start. In 2018, design and many types of products (particularly of the plastic variety) have been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons. A growing number of citizens, supported by various media, are increasingly questioning the need for many
5 Ways We’re Tackling The Wave of Ocean Plastic
What Are We Doing About Our Ocean Plastic Problem? The great plastic debate is never far from my mind (perhaps for many), with the UN’s World Oceans Day, seeing the Clean Waves Project “Advertising” display by Old Street Roundabout in London and speaking with the documentary makers of Uma Gota when on holiday in Brazil. It
Eco Insights: Snapshots from Brazil
Eco Insights: Snapshots of Sustainability in Brazil Little observations, experiences and sustainability connections made during a recent holiday in Brasil in March 2018. From containers made from nature to plastic on the beach and circular economy discussions. Disclaimer: I’m afraid the Amazon, Football, Carnival and Rio do not feature, so perhaps a different taste of
Start Somewhere – Share and Connect (On and Offline) (5)
Start Somewhere – Share and Connect (On and Offline) – Sustainability Tip (5) This is the final tip in the 5 part series looking at everyday activities, organisations and campaigns that support contributing to sustainable change. Although focused on Reading UK, it can hopefully inspire you to explore your local area or maybe instigate some of these
Always Question And Make Your Choice Count (4)
The Role, Responsibilities and Choices of Product Designers and Buyers Having trained as a Product Design Engineer, I’ve always enjoyed solving problems, looking at peoples’s needs and designing solutions that meet them, products, services and platforms. Oh and materials, I love materials! What I soon began to grapple with and question, was the role of