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A Use Less guide to other materials | The Use Less Group

As with steel, the other energy intensive bulk materials processing industries (cement, plastic, aluminium and paper) have already pursued every possible ...

Alternative materials could shrink concrete's giant carbon footprint

Nov 22, 2020 — On the list of materials people use most, concrete may be a runner-up, ... Related: Can industry shrink steel's carbon footprint?

Who is reducing their material consumption and why?

— The environmental and economic imperatives to dematerialize economies, or 'do more with less', have been established for some years.

We don't need to consume less - we just need to design better products Instead of worrying about buying fewer things, our focus should be on designing products that are less harmful to our environment and the labour force that creates them.

GK Questions and Answers on the Sustainable development and AgricultureSustainable development is a concept that appeared for the first time in 1987 with the publication of the Brundtland Report, warning of the negative

50 examples of sustainable consumption and productionWhile the Nordics generally fare well in sustainability comparisons, Nordic consumption overshoots considerably the ecological thresholds for sustainable and equitable consumption. By showcasing over 50 practical examples of SCP, the Nordic Council of Ministers is encouraging accelerated action by all key stakeholders in Nordic countries, as well as sharing lessons learned internationally.

27 Ways to Prevent Climate ChangeFeeling Overwhelmed By Climate Change? Here's 27 Ways You Can Take Action to Stop It. From recycling properly to supporting women and girls to voting, every action adds up to stop climate change and create a more sustainable future.

Everything You Need to Know About Sustainable CertificationsWith so many certifications, marks, and labels, it can be hard to know what all the different eco-friendly seals mean. This guide is here to help.

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New Citizen Project | Strategy and Innovation ConsultancyWe are the New Citizen Project. We are a Strategy & Innovation company with a belief that, given the right opportunity, people can and will shape the things that matter to them for the better.

New Citizenship Project TRANSITIONING FROM CONSEUMER TO GLOBAL CITIZEN

The New Citizenship Project is a social innovation lab, using skills honed in creative and strategy consultancy to help catalyse the shift to a more participatory society. We want to reclaim the idea of the ‘Citizen’. Studies show that when we think of ourselves as just consumers, we’re less likely to tackle society’s biggest problems, from climate change to international inequality. When we think of ourselves as citizens, we’re more likely to participate, volunteer and come together to make our society stronger and more effective.