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Circular and Climate-Positive Fashion Trends

In 2021, more clothing manufacturers are looking at ways to reduce greenhouse gases from the atmosphere by more than they emit. Clothing manufacturers have also started to move away from the linear model — the traditional take, use, and waste; and have now been adopting a circular model where resources stay in use for as long as possible before being converted into new products and materials. The goal is to advance beyond carbon neutral and move towards a regenerative and positive impact model. While most companies are still far from getting close to achieving these goals, the fact that more clothing brands are recognizing this need is a very positive step forward. Companies like H&M use innovations like LOOOP, an in-store recycling system that transforms unwanted garments into new fashion favourites. H&M aims to have all materials either recycled or sourced in a more sustainable way by 2030. IN OUR HOMES:

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Upcycling Home Programs

The importance of both recycling and upcycling are widely recognized across the globe. You will find that many companies have now solidified their commitment upcycling, more so as recycling, to reduce waste after their products reach consumers and lessen landfill waste and positively impact our environment. TakeSamsung’s Galaxy Upcycling at Home Program as an example. Earlier this year, Samsung Electronics outlined a program that will enable its users to make a Smart Home with old phones. Sung-Koo Kim, VP of Samsung’s Sustainability Management Office said, “We created Galaxy Upcycling at Home to enable more people to repurpose their old devices into useful tools, allowing both Samsung and our users to be mindful of the impact we have on the environment.” Through the SmartThings App, users can repurpose the built-in sensors in older devices, transforming sensors into smart devices like childcare monitors, pet care solutions, light sensors, and more. Public Electric Transport

The use of public transportation is one of the most effective actions one can take to conserve energy. It is commendable to mention that the transportation industry is now working above and beyond to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and CO2. The industry is determined to improving its global eco-footprint sooner than later. In Canada, transportation accounts for 23% of greenhouse gas emissions overall, and we applaud the municipalities that are doing more for the environment by increasing the number of electric buses in their fleet. A great example is the City of Toronto — which will be adding 300 all-electric buses to their current fleet of 60. In China, the city of Shenzhen has 16,000 electric buses and 22,000 electric taxis currently deployed in its city routes.

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Shower Power by Ampere

Recognized as an Honoree at the 2021 CES Innovation Awards Program, Shower Power by Ampere received accolades for its outstanding design and engineering. A consumer-focused product powered by water, the Shower Power is a shower head speaker that uses the energy from your shower stream to run the device and charge its internal battery. It also connects to smart devices, like your phone, so you can enjoy your favourite tunes or podcasts while reducing your carbon footprint at home. IN OUR SCHOOLS:

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Innovation to Teaching Practices

All over the world, people are starting to acknowledge that the education system needs changes. We need to ensure that the younger generations can harness the necessary knowledge and skills to build a stronger and positive future economy. The NEMISIS Project, which stands for Novel Educational Model Enabling Social Innovation Skills, is an educational model with integrated practical tools to improve both the teaching and learning core change-making skills and competencies. Currently being explored in five countries, NEMISIS Project aims to help young people create new business and community initiatives, increase youth employment, and forge a more sustainable and equitable economy.