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Why we shouldn’t ban plastic waste exports

11th February 2019

A group of well-meaning MPs has tabled an Early Day Motion to oppose the export of plastic waste to third world countries, saying it should...
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In Sustainability, ask, don’t tell

8th February 2019

On a weekly basis at least, I hear either a Sustainability professional or an environmental activist complain that people aren't listening to their message. "We've...
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Accelerating Sustainable Supply Chains

6th February 2019

In this month's Low Carbon Agenda (due out tomorrow), I note quite a few business collaborations were in the news over the last month: P&G,...
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My 7 fav books – only 3 are about Sustainability!

4th February 2019

I normally excuse myself from internet memes on the grounds that I'm a grumpy old sod, but last I did find myself enjoying the #7books...
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Some thoughts on the ISO20400 Sustainable Procurement Standard

1st February 2019

I've been busy this week reviewing the new(-ish) ISO20400 Sustainable Procurement Standard on behalf of a client. At first I thought it was a...
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Why Leadership is still the key to Sustainability

30th January 2019

Yesterday I listened to a very insightful podcast by Mallen Baker where he interviewed the outgoing CEO of Unilever, Paul Polman. Polman's understated but undeniable...
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More Abuse of Sustainability Champions

28th January 2019

During a conversation last week the following nugget came up "they think appointing Sustainability Champions is a substitute for paying for a Sustainability Manager." This...
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On Demand: 12½ Kick Ass Sustainability Ideas for 2019

23rd January 2019

Here's the recording of the 2019 Green Academy taster session for your delectation (it does what it says on the tin). To get full value...
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Sustainability Facts vs Sustainability Feelings

21st January 2019

At the ocean plastics event I was at last weekend, a chap in the audience seemed incredulous that other countries might be worse at dumping...
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The added benefits of environmental assessments

17th January 2019

Yesterday we had a meeting with one of our newest clients about the Sustainability Strategy we are developing for/with them. Step 1 is to carry...
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