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Top news of the week: 07.11.2023.

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@Jon Entine shared
On Nov 4, 2023
Fake tweet - https://www.dezeen.com/2023/11/03/bananatex-compostable-jersey-abaca-banana-plants/
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Bananatex produces compostable jersey made from Abacá banana plants

Bananatex produces compostable jersey made from Abacá banana plants

Textile company Bananatex has developed a biodegradable lightweight jersey fabric by extracting fibres from the stalks of Abacá banana plants.

@Jon Entine shared
On Nov 2, 2023
Fake tweet - https://wwd.com/sustainability/environment/fashion-sustainability-pollution-pact-polman-unilever-1235891362/
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Outside View: Collaboration Offers Fastest Route to a Greener Fashion Industry

Outside View: Collaboration Offers Fastest Route to a Greener Fashion Industry

Paul Polman, co-chair of The Fashion Pact, argues that transformation requires a team effort.

@Jon Entine shared
On Nov 7, 2023
Fake tweet - https://www.greenbiz.com/article/why-unilevers-downshift-sustainability-good-news
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Why Unilever’s downshift on sustainability is good news

Why Unilever’s downshift on sustainability is good news

Environmental and social commitments are aligning more closely with tangible financial goals, a sign of sustainability’s maturity in business.

@Jon Entine shared
On Nov 4, 2023
Fake tweet - https://landezine.com/weigall-oval-precinct-by-jpe-design-studio/
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Weigall Oval Precinct

Weigall Oval Precinct

Previously an underutilised trotting track with a rich history dating back to 1936, JPE Design Studio have led the rejuvenation of Weigall Oval from the initial Master Plan through to ...

@Jon Entine shared
On Nov 2, 2023
Fake tweet - https://wealthofgeeks.com/ecotourism-vs-overtourism/
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Ecotourism vs Overtourism

Ecotourism vs Overtourism

November 1, 2023 Ecotourism, a term that has gained significant traction in recent years, is far more than just a buzzword. It represents a shift in how we

@Jon Entine shared
On Nov 2, 2023
Fake tweet - https://wwd.com/sustainability/environment/farm-rio-b-corp-certification-1235909738/
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Farm Rio Receives B Corp Certification

Farm Rio Receives B Corp Certification

The Brazilian company has increased its environmental commitments in recent years.

@Jon Entine shared
On Nov 4, 2023
Fake tweet - https://en.vietnamplus.vn/conference-promotes-value-of-biosphere-reserves-for-sustainable-development/270717.vnp
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Conference promotes value of biosphere reserves for sustainable development

Conference promotes value of biosphere reserves for sustainable development

Effective management of biosphere reserves plays an important role in achieving sustainable development goals, through the promotion of new initiatives for economic development, while ...

@Jon Entine shared
On Nov 5, 2023
Fake tweet - https://mymodernmet.com/mangrove-photography-awards/
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Photography Contest Honors the Importance of the World’s Mangrove Forests in Combatting Climate Change

Photography Contest Honors the Importance of the World’s Mangrove Forests in Combatting Climate Change

"Efforts to raise awareness about the importance of mangroves, like the Mangrove Photography Awards, serve as beacons of hope in the quest for their preservation. They kindle an ...