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The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is studying ways to integrate industrial organic waste into its wastewater treatment for energy production. This effort aligns with the cradle-to-cradle philosophy, which treats wastewater as a resource rather than waste. The initiative aims to cut costs and enhance sustainability through collaboration with local industries.

02 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

The Barranquilla Carnival, from February 14 to 17, 2026, inspires fashion aligned with creativity, individuality, and conscious consumption. Under Queen Michelle Char Fernández's motto 'Aquí suena Michelle', it promotes an authentic style prioritizing essence over excess.

Colombia's Comptroller General revealed in its report 'Financial Sustainability of Colombian Public Universities 2019-2024' that only one of the 34 public universities in the country achieves financial self-sustainability. The study highlights a high concentration of resources in four main institutions, exacerbating regional inequalities. Additionally, the system's pension liability reaches 10.3 trillion pesos in 2024.

26 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Heather Terry, founder and CEO of GoodSAM Foods, is reshaping the global food system by forging direct ties with smallholder farmers amid climate challenges. Her company sources 90% of ingredients from farms in Latin America and Africa, reinvesting profits into communities. Terry emphasizes relationships over traditional certifications to build a resilient supply chain.

Hannes Junginger-Gestrich, CEO of Carbonfuture, discusses the company's role in building monitoring, reporting, and verification systems for carbon removal in a recent podcast. Launched five years ago, Carbonfuture facilitates durable carbon removal through a digital platform that connects various methods with buyers. The firm emphasizes scientific rigor and ecosystem collaboration to scale efforts toward gigatons of removals by 2040.

21 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Global material recycling has fallen to 7.2%, yet five consumer goods firms prove circular practices boost profits and reduce environmental harm. From furniture to fashion, these companies use take-back programs, recycling, and sustainable designs to extend product life cycles. Their results highlight scalable solutions amid declining worldwide circularity.