In an unprecedented move, three of the world’s largest health funders have joined hands in a monumental $300 million partnership aimed at addressing the intertwined issues of climate change, malnutrition, infectious diseases, and antimicrobial resistance. The Novo Nordisk Foundation, Wellcome, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have come together with a common goal [...]
Urban expansion is rapidly transforming landscapes worldwide, exerting profound effects on the environment, climate, and natural resources. With urban areas already accounting for up to 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the pace of urbanization is set to double or even triple by 2050, placing unprecedented strain on Earth’s systems. [...]
Google has long been at the forefront of integrating sustainability into its operations and services. In 2021, the tech giant unveiled plans to incorporate more eco-friendly choices across its platforms, including Maps, Travel, Search, and Nest. This initiative aimed to empower users with information that encourages sustainable living and environmentally [...]
Daphna Nissenbaum’s journey began with a seemingly simple yet increasingly frustrating experience: the challenge of reusing plastic water bottles for her son’s school lunches. Each time her son returned from school without the previous day’s water bottle, Daphna felt the weight of the accumulating plastic waste. This daily ritual of [...]
Selfridges, the renowned UK department store chain, has a storied history that spans over a century, dating back to 1909. With its flagship store majestically standing on Oxford Street in London, Selfridges has long been synonymous with luxury, offering an array of high-end products from expansive shoe departments to fine [...]
Global Recycling Day, celebrated each year on March 18th, serves as a global call to action, highlighting the pivotal role of recycling in environmental sustainability and resource conservation. This observance underscores the urgency of addressing the escalating challenges posed by waste generation and depletion of natural resources. By promoting awareness [...]
In response to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) pioneering environmental disclosure regulations, Zoetic Global is dedicated to guiding companies through this new landscape. These rules mandate disclosures encompassing emissions, climate change impacts, and carbon offset utilization, signaling a significant shift in corporate reporting requirements. Zoetic Global recognizes the dual [...]
In recent years, the detrimental impact of microplastics on our environment and health has become increasingly apparent, catalyzing urgent calls for change. Microplastics, tiny fragments shed from synthetic textiles, have permeated ecosystems worldwide, from clogging oceans and waterways to infiltrating the very food we consume and the air we breathe. [...]
In the Finnish city of Lahti, a pioneering effort has arisen through the Textile Deposit scheme, representing a significant leap forward in textile recycling initiatives. Drawing inspiration from Finland’s effective deposit system for beverage containers, this innovative program aims to transform the landscape of textile waste management by motivating local [...]
France, Sweden, and Denmark are leading the charge within the European Union (EU) to propose a ban on the export of used clothing. This initiative arises from the pressing concern over the escalating crisis of textile waste, exacerbated significantly by the proliferation of fast-fashion retailers. In 2022 alone, European nations [...]
