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“EU’s Shift Towards Sustainable Textile Practices: Building on Successful Recycling Strategies and Prioritizing Circular Economy”
My earlier study, “Improving Recycling of Textiles Based on Lessons from Policies for Other Recyclable Materials,” published in 2020 in the Sustainable Production and Consumption Journal, investigated the challenges in textile recycling and looked for
Read moreLessons in Sustainability: Drawing from Global Practices
The journey towards a sustainable future is diverse, encompassing numerous approaches uniquely customised to individual nations’ distinctive traits and challenges. Notable among these are pioneering strategies implemented by several countries, which have emerged as forerunners
Read moreExtended Producer Responsibility in Norway and Europe: A Shared Responsibility that cannot be neglected
At the dawn of the 21st century, we have seen a seismic shift in the priorities of both businesses and governments globally. This shift, prompted by the increasing urgency to mitigate environmental harm and shift
Read moreTowards Authentic Sustainability: The European Parliament’s Directive and my Prior Scholarly Engagement with Greenwashing in the Textile Industry
This post discusses the recent directive passed by the European Parliament to reinforce consumer rights and advocate sustainable production practices. It critically evaluates the directive’s stipulations on environmental claims, product durability, and sustainability labelling. The
Read moreGeopolitical Realignments in Central Asia: An Examination of Kazakhstan’s Pivotal Role
Abstract: This article elucidates Kazakhstan’s ascending prominence in Central Asia’s geopolitical landscape, drawing upon the Astana International Forum‘s observations and implications for the global political economy. It elaborates upon the economic development, the energy sector, and
Read moreSustainable leadership requires alternative thinking of tomorrows corporate organizations
Today’s organizations are increasingly expected to take responsibility for the ways in which their activities impact their customers and workers, the wider society, and the natural environment. Therefore, today`s business executives need to successfully guide
Read moreImproving recycling of textiles based on lessons from policies for other recyclable materials
Please find attached our last article in Improving recycling of textiles based on lessons from policies for other recyclable materials. Highlights • Textile waste disposal encompasses 5% of global landfill. • There is a need
Read moreThe circular economy demands a collective effort of business, governments, and consumers
In my previous post I wrote that it is important that we get sustainability and secular economy as standard subjects in vocational, bachelor and master’s degrees. This is so important that we need to start
Read moreTowards the circular economy of the future, we need considerable emphasis on sustainability and secular economy in today’s undergraduate and master’s programs.
The Covid19 pandemic has shown us that the world has taken a step closer to reducing emissions targets in the short term. It is important that we are also able to build sustainable solutions in
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