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Hi everyone! "How can we accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly products/services in non-green consumers through marketing?" I am trying to come up with a solid proposal for marketeers, so I chose this topic for my thesis. I am looking for business people, researchers and activists who'd like to chat with me for ~20min to share their thoughts on this matter. Anyone interested in having a "virtual coffee"? Thanks!

Request for contacts in the field of microfiber pollution and fashion!

Please see this request from Naomi Peters: 

"As part of my graduate thesis for my sustainability master at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam I am conducting research into solutions that reduce microfiber pollution from the fashion industry. The aim of my research is to fill the research implementation gap by analyzing the feasibility of several solutions in practice. Eventually I’ll make a policy recommendation, tailored to the outcome of my research. My study is based on a stakeholder analysis amongst key stakeholders that are involved in solving the microfiber problem from various perspectives such as fashion brands, textile suppliers, consumers, but also innovators, for instance. 

I’m currently looking for organizations to participate in a short (45 minute) interview in which I ask for their perspective on the opportunities and barriers related to implementing solutions in practice. The interviews are held online and are quite dynamic. In addition, all interviews are anonymous. If you are interested to participate in this research, please reach out to me via n.e.peters@student.vu.nl. I am of course happy to share the results once the research is finished. Thank you, Naomi Peters”

Hello! 

I'm a student at Fordham University and I co-lead a sustainability-focused team. I would love to hear any advice from professionals on steps that could be taken to create a greener campus. We are already focusing right now on making composting more accessible. 

I'm also a LEED GA so I would love to discuss any ideas that might potentially increase my university's level of certification. 

Hi everyone!

I am working on a start-up for which I want to replace the TPU flex hard plastic with a natural material such as potatoes, corn, seaweed to do moulding. The material would need to have flexible properties (similar to hard flex) , be Food safe and resistant to cold, warm temperatures and water.
Anyone has a product / company recommendation located in Europe?

Thanks! 

Hi. I am Furqan working as an Environment & OHIH resource for Engro Corporation, Pakistan. I am currently working on calculating the water footprint for Engro. Can someone guide me on how to initiate and what are the guidelines that I need to follow especially for Blue & Green Water Footprint?