From sustainable fashion to "micromobility," seven stories playing out in 2019 will influence the future of environment and international development.
Blog Posts: circular economy
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by and - One garbage truck of clothes is burned or sent to landfills every second! This linear fashion model of buying, wearing and quickly discarding clothes negatively affects people and the planet’s resources.
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by - At worst, plastic bans can create unintended environmental problems. At best, they ignore the systemic issues creating waste in the first place.
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by - The Niger Delta, lush with waters from Niger River, is a veritable oasis at the edge of the Sahara. It is remote, remarkable and a reminder of the complex interplay between some some of the biggest issues facing Europe and climate change.
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by - Most people blame consumers for the 1.3 billion tons of trash the world generates every year. The reality is that there are more systemic issues at play.
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by , and - People in the developing world use “circular economy” principles every day—recycling waste, using less and repairing more. By shifting to a more intentional approach, cities can embrace the possibilities of this alternative economic system.