The Future of Food
Our current global food system is clearly broken…. In this blog, innovative solutions for a more sustainable and just food food system are presented.
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Sustainability Change Makers
Our sustainable future depends on the work of inspired individuals dedicated to making significant change. In this blog I report on conversations with people from around the world who are dedicated to making a difference for a better tomorrow. It is my hope that these stories offer hope and optimism for a sustainable future and…
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Tuesday August 20th, 2024 – Guinea & Senegal
Note from Amadou Mahktar Diop on his return from Guinea and Senegal. Guinee: Provided a training workshop on Compost making and utilization to 25 members of the Federation of Union Cooperatives growing Ignam and Sesame. After two weeks, this technology was implemented by each of the participants under the supervision of the Federation Technician. I also gave them…
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Bryan Traum – Green Living Made Easy – Copenhagan
My walk through the streets of Copenhagen to meet Bryan Traum at his sustainable living store took me through Ørstedsparken an urban oasis with lots of green and a large lake. I exited the park, onto the sidewalk of Nørre Farimagsgade, surrounded by a steady stream of walkers and cyclists as I was starting to…
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Issues and Action
This is a blog on Sustainability Issues and Opportunities for Action. View posts using the drop down menu above.
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Making a Difference by Investing in Sustainability
One way that individuals can make a difference with regard to sustainability is through their portfolio choices in their retirement plans or other investments. There are now many opportunities to invest in companies, organizations, and funds with the objective to both generate a measurable, beneficial, social or environmental impact and provide a financial return for…
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Campus Sustainability
Welcome to a blog on issues and ideas related to Campus Sustainability. Please join the conversation or submit ideas.
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The Question of Divestment
One way that campus administrators and trustees can further sustainability objectives is through divesting institutional endowments from industries that detract from sustainability, and re-investing in socially responsible companies or funds. Endowments consist of donations that are held in perpetuity, and are invested to create income for colleges and universities. The average and median endowment for…
