Posts tagged Sustainability
OLIO – Fighting food waste one listing at a time
OLIO – Fighting food waste one listing at a time

OLIO is a smart app tackling the impact the issue of food waste, one listing at a time.

If food waste were a country, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases after China and the USA In the developed world 50%  of food waste is produced in the home .

OLIO connects neighbours with each other and with local businesses so surplus food can be shared.

To make an item available, simply open the app, add a photo, description, and when and where the item is available for pick-up. To access items, simply browse the listings available near you…

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Sustainability in London – A Look at the Future
Sustainability in London – A Look at the Future

In January of 2019 we spoke to Samantha Heath, then Director of LSx, to get her thoughts on a sustainable London. The London Sustainability Exchange partners with business, government, communities & the voluntary sector, to accelerate the transition to a sustainable London by connecting & motivating people.

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Sustainability in London – Live Global and Go Local
Sustainability in London – Live Global and Go Local

When we spoke to Samantha Heath in January of 2019 she had been the Director of the London Sustainability Exchanges (LSx) since 2005 and an outspoken voice about sustainability and climate change in the capital.

We spoke to Samantha about sustainability in the city and how the LSx operates on a local level.

LSx has worked with 300 communities across London, from youth groups, to trade unions, to faith groups and local charities. Training champions and ambassadors for sustainability within the communities has been one of the key elements of the process.

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GrowSmartJobs of the Week October 21st | Careers with Impact
GrowSmartJobs of the Week October 21st | Careers with Impact

At Grow Smart Future we have created our weekly feature  #growsmartjobs to help you build a career with impact.

Our recommended roles this week are:

  • Sustainability Content Intern - Marketing Department (Part time/Intern) at Cheeky Panda

  • Apprentice Environment Management Assistant at Calderale Council

  • Sustainability Intern at The South Pole Group

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Careers with a Positive Impact The Environmental Sector
Careers with a Positive Impact The Environmental Sector

Looking to turn your passion for the environment into a career with a positive impact?

At Grow Smart Future we have decided to feature some of the varied job roles  that this sector has to offer.

Environmental Engineers
Sustainability Officer
Sustainability Consultant
Packaging Sustainability Manager
Sustainable Transport Planner

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