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How sustainable solutions are not a one size fit all
Tetra packs contain a large percentage of polythene (plastic), which if recycled, will only ever be downcycled until it’s unusable and ends up in landfill. M*lkman offer an alternative in their plastic free vegan business standing for quality, sustainability and dairy-free innovation.
M*lkman are a are the only plastic free nut M*lk delivery service and producer in the Uk .
They believe the future should, and can be different and they want to change peoples buying habits.
Nominated for the Dezzen Design Awards 2018, Dameforgood also smashed their Kickstarter funding goal for the first reusable tampon applicator and have recently launched in Waitros. D uses self-cleaning technology and medical grade materials so you can enjoy the comfort of an applicator without the plastic waste.
Launched by three friends (Ben, David, Kevin), @bureo was founded through a deep connection with the ocean environment. Becoming aware of the various threats to our waterways, they made it their mission to do something about ocean plastics.
Sefinat Otaru speaks to Grow Smart Future on how sustainable solutions are not a one size fits all solution, but everyone in their daily life can be introspective to make sustainable changes.
In January of 2019 we spoke to Samantha Heath, then Director of LSx, to get her thoughts on a sustainable London. The London Sustainability Exchange partners with business, government, communities & the voluntary sector, to accelerate the transition to a sustainable London by connecting & motivating people.
When we spoke to Samantha Heath in January of 2019 she had been the Director of the London Sustainability Exchanges (LSx) since 2005 and an outspoken voice about sustainability and climate change in the capital.
We spoke to Samantha about sustainability in the city and how the LSx operates on a local level.
LSx has worked with 300 communities across London, from youth groups, to trade unions, to faith groups and local charities. Training champions and ambassadors for sustainability within the communities has been one of the key elements of the process.
Ekobo’s first bamboo fibre product, a kids set, was conceived because the founders couldn’t find BPA-free baby dishware for their first daughter. At the time, as parents and consumers, they struggled to trust established brands who offered the only products on the market.
Huskee cups are made of coffe husk, an organic waste material that’s produced at the milling stage of coffee production. However the team did not wanted to solve more issues than just husk waste. They also wanted to develop a product that could withstand the rigours and demands of any café, whilst remaining elegant and attractive.
Launched by three friends (Ben, David, Kevin), @bureo was founded through a deep connection with the ocean environment. Becoming aware of the various threats to our waterways, they made it their mission to do something about ocean plastics.
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OLIO is a smart app tackling the impact the issue of food waste, one listing at a time.
If food waste were a country, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases after China and the USA In the developed world 50% of food waste is produced in the home .
OLIO connects neighbours with each other and with local businesses so surplus food can be shared.
To make an item available, simply open the app, add a photo, description, and when and where the item is available for pick-up. To access items, simply browse the listings available near you…
The two minute beach clean project starts with the simple and effective idea that everyone has two minutes and two minutes can really make a difference when it comes to the environment. The project is founded on the believe that every piece of litter removed from the beach matters and that each and every piece of marine plastic removed from the beach is a piece that will no longer go on to kill.
We interviewed founder Martin Dorey about his smart idea with a big impact, and a look at what is ahead for the movement.
We interviewed Sefinat Otaru from the Cross River Partnership, to talk to her about how she convinces London`s businesses to become more sutstainable. We will post the video of this interview soon.
My name is Sefinat Otaru and I am a business engagement officer for Cross River Partnership. Cross River Partnership is a public private partnership of local businesses and local government authorities. As a business engagement officer it is my job to go out there, talk to businesses and encourage them to take sustainable actions, to incorporate them into their business practices, basically to help make central London a better space for everyone.
Sefinat Otaru speaks to Grow Smart Future on how sustainable solutions are not a one size fits all solution, but everyone in their daily life can be introspective to make sustainable changes.
Sefinat Otaru, project manager for the Cross River Partnership, speaks to Grow Smart Future on the social and environmental benefits they aim to achieve.
Sefinat Otaru, project manager for Cross River Partnership, introduces Grow Smart Future to the biggest misconception she encounters when talking to small and medium businesses.
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