[MAY 29-03] Top 5 Climate Change and Sustainability News of the Week
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Check out the top 5 climate change and sustainability news stories of the week!
The week of April 29 began with the approval of Peru's Vision 2050 by the Executive Branch. In other news, France prepares circular economy initiative for the fashion industry, scientists develop biodegradable plastics, Latin America has the opportunity to position itself in the renewable energy sector and Proyecto Kunan presented a report on the state of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurship.
News summary
Approval of the Vision of Peru to 2050
On Monday 29th, the President of the Republic and President of the National Agreement, Martin Vizcarra approved the Vision of Peru to 2050. This document imagines the future of our country in 30 years and has been conceived in five dimensions: social, environmental, economic, State and public management. Source: National Agreement. See note.
France to prohibit the destruction of unsold garments
According to a report by the Business of Fashion portal, the fashion industry throws away 500 billion euros worth of clothes every year. France is preparing a law that will limit unethical practices in the fashion industry, such as the destruction of garments that go out of sale. Source: El País. See note.
Biodegradable plastics: a new path to sustainability
New study, published in Bioresource Technology, describes a process for making bioplastic polymers that do not require soil or fresh water. The polymer is derived from microorganisms that feed on algae, is biodegradable, produces no toxic waste and is recycled. Source: Infobae. See note.
A "green new deal" for Latin America
In 2017, more than 10 million people worldwide worked directly in the renewable energy sector. Latin America, today, has the great opportunity to position itself as a generator of clean, sustainable energy and professional employment. Source: Gestión. See note.
First Report on the State of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurship in Peru
Learn here about the success stories and business models of positive impact companies in Kunan's First Report on the State of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurship in Peru. Source: Kunan. See note.
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