Continue reading “Extinction is the Rule? …2022 Summer Solstice”“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.”
Carl Sagan (1934-1996)
EMF accelerating the Circular Economy Transition
Ellen MacArthur Foundation – wants to put as much as possible of the last part of “Nature’s Life Cycle” back into industry. The part that we humans have to re-evaluate.
In this post:
The WasteRUSH of the 2020’s
Still not focused enough on Closing-the-Loop
Humans have moved outside Earth’s planetary boundaries.
A CIRCULAR ECONOMY IS A VERY GOOD IDEA
Inspire your children to think differently
…..Remember a list at the bottom of other posts about the EMF
What makes an economy Circular? Decompose to New Life !
Let’s review.
>>In Nature, After Use:Dead tissues break down and are converted into simple organic forms;food for new life.
>>In Industry, After Use: Break-it-up, dismantle it, separate materials, disassemble it, take it apart into its various materialsand ready them as new feed-stocks for new production.
Recycling and Reuse!
Closing the Loop – The Life Cycle of ALL things
The part that makes it a Circular Economy
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Without decay, we would overflow with plant & animal “remains”
Decomposition is the first stage = recycling
Recycling business is beginning to turn profitable
There really is an urgent need to accelerate recycling.
…Remember, a list at the bottom of other posts about Waste.
Intense Financial Talks at COP 26 >>Finally the Money!
For the first time at COP – money
What I learned
In this post:
Finance day at COP 26
Most important 2 things for Global Financial to move
GFANZ
What’s Driving the Latest ESG Trends? – advertisement
Other money sources
…REMEMBER a list at the bottom of other posts about SMB Finance
After COP 26 – Who says there was no progress? Look SEE
Season’s Greetings!
Do you have some time to think about it?
In this post:
Before COP 26
COP26
The Achieved Club
the UN – Race to Zero
SME Climate Club for Small Business
Scotland – and a NetZero small business Toolkit
…REMEMBER a list at the bottom of other posts about GHGs
Petition for planet Earth or protest in the streets?
above image from https://globaia.org/
If we all sign the UN Petition, that would be
It is going to take all of us to solve the climate crisis,
but together we can do it.
Frankie the Dinosaur says, “Don’t choose extinction!”
Continue reading “Petition for planet Earth or protest in the streets?”Bhutan – ESG & the little Kingdom of Bhutan
This is the story of
ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) and
the little Kingdom of Bhutan
This is a cautionary story of success and urgency…………..
Bhutan is a “Carbon Sink”! They have already reached 2050 !
They continue to further their efforts. But they are part of planet Earth, so they suffer from the mistakes of others.
If all the World would make changes like Bhutan has……we would save Bhutan and the rest of us Humans!
In this post:
COP26,
Bhutan is a Carbon Sink.
How have they Reversed Climate Change? (REALLY!),
Bhutan for Life,
AgainA reminder about all that Bhutan has been doing
Come together at COP 26 and dance!
The 2 reports to help GREEN Small Business find Money
In this post:
Financing Documents
2 more documents that you should consider,
The ESG Report,
After ESG move to arisk reporting framework
The TCFD report
…Financing Small Business posts at the bottom
Have you been RE-THINKING your business?
Confidence & Peace of Mind tools for Small Businesses and Start-ups who have joined the Circular Economy
Light is at the end of the tunnel, ahead……..
In this post:
In this pandemic moment, there’s plenty to learn from standing still.
Top Sustainable Business Trends for 2021,
Different methods to RE-THINK
Past crises teach us to put people and planet first
Some practical helpers – website fixes and/or Google things
…Remember the list at the bottom of other posts about COVID 19 and Recovery
Wipes – Human Behavior & False Advertising – a Crisis!
It is the solution that matters. Do you have one?
The Person who can Solve this Problem – could save the world!*
WE are the Dominant Risk To Our Survival
In this post:
If you can influence Humans…..,
False advertising & Human Laziness,
It is not just the clogged sewers.
All because of false Advertising
People have tried for years to solve this problem,
Change our behavior as fast as we can.
…Remember more posts listed at the bottom about
the UX of eco-ethical APPs and water-sanitation-toilets
Waste Plastic BUSINESSES – There is UpCycle Training
more business/project examples
Plus some market reminders
Hands on workshops to get on board?
In this post:
Not all bio-plastics decompose in any situation!,
The Unexpected Boom In Startups!!!
Precious Plastic businesses populating the world – Map
Such a great variety of products and production models
Plastic 3D printing – demo?
…a list at the bottom of other posts about Waste Plastic
above image: Ruben Thier
Continue reading “Waste Plastic BUSINESSES – There is UpCycle Training”Green Jobs and Recovery Money – where? how? when?
updated: 23.3.2021
There is money out there – Green Jobs & Recovery Money
In this post:
Green Jobs websites
Checking the websites on my posts for Green Jobs & Money
Green Job and/or Money: Switzerland, UK, The Netherlands, USA, Brazil, Germany, NY, California, EU, Africa, Japan
…More Job Vacancies in other posts listed at the bottom of this post.
These posts will be updated, as more information comes in
Continue reading “Green Jobs and Recovery Money – where? how? when?”“Mycelium in Industry” Where can you get information, help?
In this post:
It depends upon where you are with your idea
…and where you are in the world: Africa, Australia, Belgium, Serbia, Thailand, India
New One Online – Exactly MycoComposite Material workshop
…Myco-Composite Suppliers and other posts listed at the bottom
the above photo: Haeckels – For outer packaging of our glass containers in both retail and during transit, mushroom derived mycelium was adopted. An incredibly versatile, all-natural & 100% bio-degradable material that is mouldable to any silhouette and not only houses seeds of wild flora in its rigid walls, but fertilises them when the outer packaging is discarded after use; a more eco-conscious unboxing experience.
Continue reading ““Mycelium in Industry” Where can you get information, help?”eco-Textile You can be ECO NOW!
FULL of ideas…………
In this post:
Passionate Pioneers in Eco-Friendly Printing- Print The Change eG,
Are you printing on Textile?
…a list at the bottom of other posts about the Printing & Packaging Industry
eco-Packaging In the drivers seat!
FULL of ideas…………
In this post:
Passionate Pioneers in Eco-Friendly Printing- Print The Change eG,
Are you printing on boxes? …or other types of packaging?,
…a list at the bottom of other posts about the Printing & Packaging Industry
image above: from Vericool Thermal Packaging – see below*
Continue reading “eco-Packaging In the drivers seat!”Too much Methane! NOW! GHG!
You want to know why Australia has been burning up?
this is how I put 2+2 together…….
In this post:
NATURAL GAS = METHANE
I believe I have made a big mistake.
MAKE SURE THE STUFF DOES NOT LEAK!
How did the Permafrost Heat up so much?
Where has this extra methane heat come from?
no doubt, still leaking……..
The USA is not the only country that continues to ignore it
Above Aminmation: A reduction in global burned area in the 2000s had an unexpectedly large impact on methane emissions. (It looks like it is more complicated than that!) JANUARY 2, 2018 Find the full animation here. Credit: NASA/GSFC/SVS.** What’s Important: increase in methane
Continue reading “Too much Methane! NOW! GHG!”INKs All squshy and new
INK for the thriving Circular Print & Packaging industry
Retailers are looking for Sustainable Circular Print & Package Suppliers
In this post:
Project Gigaton [ gig-uh-tuhn ] – Walmart,
circular economy Ink businesses,
Older Ink companies find their way,
Inks with Cradle to Cradle certification, from the printer’s point of view, And then there is Algae Ink™ ,
BUSINESSES are working together, for Digital Printing, DIY Refill Kit / Bulk Ink
…a list at the bottom of other posts about the Printing & Packaging Industry
Circular Trends in PRINTING & PACKAGING
Circular Trend Leaders in building a Sustainable Industry
In this post:
Some growth forecasts for Printing and Packaging,
Printing and Packaging MARKET TRENDS ARE GOING GREEN, click to: DIGITAL, PERSONALIZED, CLEAN & TRANSPARENT LABELING, PRIVATE LABELS & STORE BRANDS, FLEXIBLE, RECYCLED PACKAGING PRODUCTS, VINTAGE, MINIMALIST, E-COMMERCE, GREENER
The Healthy Printing network
Path to Cradle to Cradle Certified™/2 – the Homework
In this post:
The principles/standards of the Home Work….
Case studies
There is one post, before this one:
1. How do you “Do the Homework”? You start by finding help……
There is another post, after this one:
3. Cost
Private Label Trademark License with C2C Certification
…a list at the bottom of other posts the talk about Cradle to Cradle Certified™
picture above: Bauwerk Parkett, Cleverpark Silente parquet
Continue reading “Path to Cradle to Cradle Certified™/2 – the Homework”Path to Cradle to Cradle Certified™/1 How to?
In this post:
How do you “Do the Homework”? You start by finding help……
There are two posts, after this one:
2. Work with your Assessor to collect the Data = the Homework
The principles/standards of the Home Work….
Case studies
3. Cost
Private Label Trademark Licensing with C2C Certification
…a list at the bottom of other posts the talk about Cradle to Cradle Certified™
Wasterush Tools! Right to the point!
In this post:
Mr. Henry Grabar’s article from 5 April, 2019 Slate Magazine – Recycling is the World’s bizarro commodity,
ASPIRE – an online waste marketplace,
Sfridoo – an Italian/EU online waste marketplace,
…a list at the bottom with suggestions for financing a Small Business and more
Still time to Circulate – Network in 2019
Network at a Circular Economy event
In this post:
Have you gone to a live event this year?,
August, September, October, November, December around the world
FALL season of Energy Conferences for the African continent
7 reasons to attend a conference this year
Waste Plastic Upcycle Businesses – Opportunities, Opportunities!
Updated!
In this post:
Waste Plastic Business is going to be a Kickstarter winner!
6 Roof and Pavement Tile companies from Plastic Waste;
Precious Plastic – Start a business from plastic waste!
From the Precious Plastic Map:
Research: Plastic recycled From the Inside Out;
UBQ – finding value even in unwanted Trash
…a list at the bottom of posts about WasteRushes…..and more about plastic
Above image: Plastic Jewellery by Denise Julia Reytan
Continue reading “Waste Plastic Upcycle Businesses – Opportunities, Opportunities!”For Hire – Ilan Katz – Environmental Processes Engineering
Ilan Katz is one of the Israeli researchers who developed technology producing water from air – Water for Everyone
In this post:
FOR HIRE: Mr. Ilan Katz, Consulting and Environmental Engineering, Entrepreneur Support and Assistance,
Personal: Directions, Education, Experience, Skills, Services, Associations ………..WasteExpo
above image: Ilan Katz as part of the team that developed Israeli ‘Direct Cooling’ Solar Tech Produces Water from Dry Air
Continue reading “For Hire – Ilan Katz – Environmental Processes Engineering”eco-anxiety – Consumers want Action!
In this post:
eco-anxiety?,
how to spot it and what to do about it,
Global Climate Action Summit,
I’m stepping up for Climate action
…a list at the bottom of other posts about the UX of eco-ethical action
above Photo by Clay Knight on Unsplash
To promote Eco-Ethical USER EXPERIENCE – make it easy for consumers
In this post:
it is “How You Vote/Buy”,
People must be convinced that it is good for them personally,
What would it be like if everyone in the world used 2% less gas?,
the Spirit of “positive advertising”,
promote Eco-Ethical USER EXPERIENCE,
advertising slogans, take advantage of some old ideas,
…a list at the bottom of other posts about the UX of eco-ethical actions
Shipping’s Carbon Footprint & your SMB
….You can vote your influence on sea, air and land shipping by how much you use it.
In this post:
Climate News,
Marine Shipping is in-between countries,
local versus long distance suppliers,
Air Shipping has no boarders,
Who is responsible for the CO2 emissions from planes and ships?
…a list at the bottom of this series on Carbon Footprint
Do you know Your Business’s Carbon Footprint?
In this post:
Measuring a Business’ Carbon Footprint,
The big/important work,
Network within your company and with others,
Carbon Credits & Offsets….more revenue, funds?
Get certified as carbon footprint neutral or negative
…a list at the bottom of this series on Carbon Footprint
“direct air/CO2 capture”
Updating: Climeworks is pulling CO2 from the Air on a Commercial Scale – NOW!
In this post:
Climeworks climate news – VALSER/Coca-Cola,
Doing it now! ,
FAQs about the Climeworks CO2 Collector – DAC,
Modular design to be built easily to any size
…a list at the bottom of other posts about the greenhouse gases and capture
ReManufacture, Reman, ReNewed
In this post:
ReManufacture = Big Reuse Resources Business,
Our planet Earth is just 9% circular!,
CORE,
if you have not eaten it or exploded it…you can ReManufacture it!,
Impacts of Remanufacturing,
Finding a ReManufacturer,
Reman Industry troubled by Need for MORE Skilled Technicians
…Remember that at the bottom, more posts on the Africa and ReManufacturing