Feather waste, a keratin-based byproduct of the food industry, poses a significant environmental challenge due to its slow decomposition. Current disposal methods often involve burning or chemical

Feather waste, a keratin-based byproduct of the food industry, poses a significant environmental challenge due to its slow decomposition. Current disposal methods often involve burning or chemical treatment. Microorganisms offer a more sustainable solution for breaking down this stubborn waste.

Beti, a Young Researcher at the Biotechnical Faculty, is passionate about microbiology. Her doctoral research focuses on using microbes to decompose keratin waste in the agro-industry. Beyond her lab work, Beti actively promotes science awareness, participating in events like the European Science Slam where she represented Slovenia. Her vision is to translate laboratory projects into practical applications, guided by the idea: "For those who are curious, the whole world is a laboratory."

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Does circular economy terminology create misleading understandings, hindering its real-world implementation?

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Does circular economy terminology create misleading understandings, hindering its real-world implementation? Businesses and policymakers frequently discuss the challenges of transitioning to this new economic system, grappling with barriers like finance, policy, and supply chains.

While these are crucial, an often-overlooked challenge lies in the words and terminology themselves. This group will explore why choosing the right terms is as vital to the transition as finding alternatives to single-use plastic, identifying influential words and phrases.

Oceana's new report reveals the beverage industry could prevent 7.6 billion plastic bottles (a 22% reduction) from polluting our oceans annually. This significant decrease is achievable by

Oceana's new report reveals the beverage industry could prevent 7.6 billion plastic bottles (a 22% reduction) from polluting our oceans annually. This significant decrease is achievable by increasing the volume of soft drinks and water sold in refillable bottles by just 10%.

To protect marine life, Oceana calls on companies to publicly commit to reducing single-use plastic production and increasing their share of refillable bottles. Learn more about this initiative and join our community of Wavemakers: http://bit.ly/2U516hQ.

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While climate change is a global challenge, modest actions can drive significant impact. An Oxford team is applying concepts like snowball effects and tipping points to human systems, seeking

While climate change is a global challenge, modest actions can drive significant impact. An Oxford team is applying concepts like snowball effects and tipping points to human systems, seeking "sensitive intervention points" to accelerate the transition to a post-carbon world.

Professor Cameron Hepburn, Director of Environmental Economics at Oxford's Smith School, leads this research. A Rhodes Scholar with diverse academic and professional experience, he has published widely and advises governments and international institutions on energy and environmental policy. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

This session, streamed via Restream.io, addresses the pressing environmental impact of takeaway coffee cups, focusing on wastefulness and recyclability

This session, streamed via Restream.io, addresses the pressing environmental impact of takeaway coffee cups, focusing on wastefulness and recyclability challenges. There's growing demand for improved design, reuse, and recycling solutions to combat ocean plastics and other waste concerns.

Join us to learn how DS Smith is tackling this problem. They developed a scalable coffee cup recycling solution for standard paper mills and launched their innovative Coffee Drop Box. We'll also hear from the Head of Environment at a major UK coffee retailer, discussing the challenges of single-use cups and the roles of reuse and recycling in changing consumer habits.

Five years ago, Lactips pioneered the world's first environmentally friendly plastic, crafted from industrial casein and natural additives. This 100% biosourced, biodegradable material boasts

Five years ago, Lactips pioneered the world's first environmentally friendly plastic, crafted from industrial casein and natural additives. This 100% biosourced, biodegradable material boasts specialty plastic properties, including gas barrier, water solubility, and edibility.

Its unique, patented technology offers a significant opportunity to transform non-biodegradable flexible packaging and substitute single-use plastics in detergency, food, and building applications.

Explore Lactips' journey, scalability, and challenges with founder Marie-Hélène Gramatikoff. Watch the session here.

Indonesian reuse businesses present a promising niche market with the potential to disrupt the single-use plastics crisis. Latest infographics showcase their development on Java and the

Indonesian reuse businesses present a promising niche market with the potential to disrupt the single-use plastics crisis. Latest infographics showcase their development on Java and the significant potential for accelerating this movement.

Three remarkable entrepreneurs are leading the charge with innovative circular business models. Kecipir offers an e-commerce platform for fresh produce delivered through a reusable system. Muuse provides a seamless deposit system for reusable cups and containers, powered by a mobile app and smart return stations. Zero Waste Warung implements a blockchain-inspired refill system using reusable sachets across a network of local warungs.

Meet these innovators and engage in a live discussion on strategies needed to rapidly scale and accelerate reuse businesses.

The fashion and textile industry significantly impacts the environment, contributing 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Producing polyester consumes 70 million barrels of oil annually and

The fashion and textile industry significantly impacts the environment, contributing 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Producing polyester consumes 70 million barrels of oil annually and takes centuries to decompose. Cotton also demands vast resources, using 20,000 liters of water per kilogram, alongside significant land and pesticides.

Discover how to create clothes that can be made again. This session will reveal technological solutions from Aalto University and feature Petar Ostojic, founder of the Latin American Innovation Centre for the Circular Economy (CIEC). He will explain how combining the circular economy and the Fourth Industrial Revolution can address waste, improve living standards, and tackle other challenges across Latin America.

Climate activist Luisa Neubauer, co-founder of "Fridays For Future," envisions a future where

Climate activist Luisa Neubauer, co-founder of "Fridays For Future," envisions a future where humanity has overcome the climate crisis. She emphasizes that addressing this challenge is a collective responsibility, not limited to one generation, and offers four initial steps for anyone to become an activist.

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Jay Inslee uniquely prioritized climate change in the 2020 presidential race, a focus now amplified by the Green New Deal and rising voter awareness. As constituents feel global warming's effects,

Jay Inslee uniquely prioritized climate change in the 2020 presidential race, a focus now amplified by the Green New Deal and rising voter awareness. As constituents feel global warming's effects, Republicans increasingly acknowledge the issue, with former Representatives Ryan Costello and Carlos Curbelo highlighting its growing importance.

However, Christine Pelosi of the DNC notes that for some frontline communities, immediate economic concerns can overshadow long-term climate threats. Despite political risks, there's a growing call to prioritize climate solutions over political careers. #letstalkclimate Learn more at climateone.org.