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When it comes to plastic, let's RElook at people and processes involved - 👩🏽🔬 REDESIGN to bring alternatives to the mainstream 🔭 REINVENT or support innovation 🙅🏽♀️ REFUSE more than you did before 🍶 REFILL and repurpose what you used 🏗 RETROFIT what's not in use ❗ REDUCE consumption at scale 🔁 REUSE every way you can ♻️ RECYCLE when you have no choice 👨🏽⚖️ 👩🏽💼 Hold governments and corporations RESPONSIBLE Create the REvolution you have been waiting for, stop the flood of plastic! 💚 REPOST and RESHARE every credible person/report/company you find committed to action, because what else can one voice do? 🤷🏽♀️ #BreakFreeFromPlastic #PlasticTreaty #NotMadeOfPlastic #GlobalCommitment https://lnkd.in/egUy98BD

Sustainable industry week Save the date for this fall, as the Sustainable Industry Week is going to happen in Cologne on November 13th-14th. It is one of the biggest events for sustainability related manufacturing companies and energy providers and it is divided into four main areas: sustainable materials, green manufacturing, plastic waste free world and sustainable chemicals. There will be several panels with science experts, startup companies and professionals engaged in making production greener and more circular. Here is the link for more information: https://lnkd.in/eYAbDSD6

Watch the video below to learn more about the EzoBord process!!!

Fascinating piece about Blue Ocean Strategy from the Harvard Business Review. https://lnkd.in/ebfjjpHZ Any other organizations or industries not covered in the article that you think might qualify? #HBR #BlueOcean #RedOcean #lifelonglearner

Happy Leap Day, everyone! On this day that only comes around once every four years, I'm reminded of my favorite sustainability video featuring a leaping frog that I often shared during sustainability trainings. 🐸 It blends humor on complicated issues yet emphasizes the importance of making the decisions we can that truly matter for our planet. This remains in my top 5 sustainability videos. Do you have a favorite sustainability video? https://lnkd.in/e7DVNm-p

New business challenges demand new business solutions. "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change." - Charles Darwin.

*A Call to Reflection: Rethinking Our Impact on the Planet* After watching "Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy" on Netflix, I was compelled to reevaluate my choices. Although I've avoided buying single-use plastics for seven years, I realize that packaging has still been a part of my life. Today, I encourage you to scrutinize your profession and its environmental implications. *For Manufacturers:* 1. Identify areas where your products harm the environment. 2. Explore strategies to reduce waste and overproduction. *For Service Industry Professionals:* 1. Analyze the entire lifecycle of your products (cradle to grave). 2. Detect loopholes and opportunities for improvement. *For Designers:* 1. Study the environmental impact of products you recommend. 2. Consider the consequences of your design choices. *A Collective Challenge:* Let's pinpoint problems and loopholes in our industries. Effective solutions arise from a deep understanding of the issues. Together, we can make conscious efforts to reduce our ecological footprint and give back to Mother Earth. *Join the Conversation:* Share your thoughts, insights, and ideas on how we can create a more sustainable future.

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A little challenge from us to you: Have you asked Where are your acoustic PET sheets made? Why does it matter? How does it impact you? Here’s why it should: ✅ Reduced carbon footprint ✅ Faster lead times ✅ Superior print capabilities ✅ Truly Canadian-made excellence It’s time to choose sustainability, quality, and local innovation. 🌿

One of the key challenges for Tony Perrotta, sustainability and regenerative economy expert at PA Consulting, is the issue of sustainability and plastic pollution, and the provision of clean, affordable energy to enhance literacy and education Worldwide. Hear more from Tony in this recent interview. #MeetTheInnovators #LifeAtPA #Sustainability #SustainablePackaging