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?? Celebrating 3 years of impact! ?? This month marks Ubuntoo’s 3rd anniversary of partnership with IUCN, supported by NORAD, in the fight against plastic pollution. Together, we've built the IUCN Plastic Pollution Solutions platform, a thriving hub where nearly 1,000 members collaborate, share knowledge, and access hundreds of actionable solutions to tackle plastic leakage, especially in small island developing states (SIDS) and developing countries. From policy guidance, national blueprints, and best practices to innovative alternatives and commercially viable solutions, this platform empowers stakeholders with the tools they need for real change. And with the next round of plastics treaty negotiations set for August 2025, actionable resources are more crucial than ever. ?? Not yet a member? Join us today to explore solutions and connect with like-minded changemakers. Sign up here! ?? https://lnkd.in/eJqnZKhq #CircularEconomy #PlasticPollutionSolutions #Sustainability #IUCN #Ubuntoo?

How do climate solutions and business coincide? Learn all about it from experts on the Business track at Climate Solutions Now (all-virtual, Feb 3-7): - Dave Hutchins (Program Manager, The Biomimicry Institute): "Nature's blueprint for climate solutions" - Brad Stevenson (Founder & CEO, Premiums for the Planet): "Premiums for the Planet: Transforming Insurance Into a Force for Climate Action" - Sandeep Kulkarni (Vice President, Ubuntoo): "Sustainable packaging – is it truly possible?" - Mike Ferrari (President, Consortium For Waste Circularity): "Transforming waste into wealth: Creating a circular future" - Anelia Milbrandt (Senior Researcher, National Renewable Energy Laboratory): "Waste-to-Energy Technologies: Enabling Sustainability and the Circular Economy" View the agenda: https://lnkd.in/gr_W5_NX Buy tickets here**: https://lnkd.in/gqzxan2j **1-WEEK FLASH SALE! From 1/20-1/24, save 25% on 3, 4, and 5-day tickets for Climate Solutions Now when you use the code "ICLR25FLASH" at checkout. #ClimateSolutionsNow #CalPolyICLR #CSN25 #CalPoly #CalPolySLO #Sustainability #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimateSolutions #Environment #SustainabilityConference #ClimateConference #SustainableBusiness #BusinessSustainability #TripleBottomLine #BiomimicryInstitute #PremiumsforthePlanet #Ubuntoo #ConsortiumforWasteCircularity #NREL

Podcasts have been a fantastic way to dive into environmental stories and solutions this year. Whether you're exploring climate innovations or hearing firsthand accounts from the field, which podcast kept you listening? ?? Vote for your favorite below or comment with your go-to green podcast! ?

?? Lights, camera, action... for the planet! ? 2024 has brought us some incredible environmental documentaries and films that spotlight our natural world's beauty, challenges, and triumphs.?? ? Vote for your favorite below, or tell us about another must-watch in the comments! ????

Excited and honored to represent Ubuntoo as a Work Package leader in the FCI4Africa project, driving fair and sustainable trade opportunities for African countries in the global economy. #FoodConvergenceInnovation #FoodSystemTransformation

We need you to settle an Ubuntoo debate- what were the best environmental books, movies, and podcasts of 2024?? ? To start, some incredible books have opened our eyes to the challenges our planet faces and the inspiring stories of those driving change. Which one left you feeling inspired and ready to act? ??? ? Cast your vote below or share your must-read recommendation! ??????? ? (And be on the lookout for more polls coming this week!)

We are thrilled to partner with Notpla, a revolutionary sustainable packaging developer and producer. Notpla has the potential to transform consumer goods packaging, through their broad range of?home compostable and plastic free?materials and packaging solutions extracted from Seaweed.?Notpla's breakthrough technology, clarity of purpose and committed team, inspire our team at Zero by Fifty, and we are honored to be Notpla's scale-up partner in the Americas! Ubuntoo Martin Gil Richard Kiger Peter Schelstraete Andres Kiger

The Future of Farming ?? ?? The agriculture and agri-food sectors face growing challenges such as declining productivity, climate disruptions, and postharvest losses. Accounting for a significant share of global GDP and employment, transforming the sector is critical for its sustainability. The agri-food sector’s challenges are multi-dimensional and will require dynamic solutions involving a multitude of stakeholders. The technologies below should be considered accelerators toward solving these challenges.? ? Ubuntoo’s recent analysis of over 1,100 patents and 1,700 companies revealed the big bets for the future of farming particularly for high-yield low-margin crops like sorghum and specialty crops like cocoa. Key findings include:? ? ??Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture: Techniques like computer vision for defect detection, satellite imagery for input predictions, and machine learning for yield forecasting highlight its role in driving sustainable and efficient future farming.? ???Genetic Engineering for Resilient Crops: Innovations such as in-vitro micropropagation for disease-resistant plants and genetic modification for stress-resistant seeds are key to producing crops that withstand climate uncertainties.? ?? Blockchain & Precision Ag Tech: Blockchain enhances trade by improving ingredient traceability, promoting fair trade, and increasing market access for smallholder farmers. These solutions also enable the adoption of precision agriculture in areas with poor connectivity, driving accessibility and rapid implementation.? ?? Equitable Global Investment: Addressing disparities in global investment is essential. Supporting high-production areas in South America and Africa is critical for a resilient global agricultural economy.? ? Read more on key insights and strategies to support the sector’s transformation here! https://lnkd.in/eC-zq44w ? #Sustainability #Agritech #Innovation?#Agriculture

? Electric vehicles (EVs) present an opportunity to cut emissions, eliminate noise pollution, enhance vehicle safety, decrease driver fatigue, and more. While passenger EV adoption is advancing steadily, the shift to electric fleets is moving at a slower pace, mainly due to the complexity and high upfront costs involved. Electric Vehicle-as-a-service and shared mobility can offer promising solutions to these challenges. Read our latest blog using the link below to discover solutions and other knowledge on sustainable commercial fleets!?? https://lnkd.in/eJ7YdX5R Sign up for our newsletter through our website and discover more sustainability insights like these!: https://ubuntoo.com/ #sustainability #innovation #commercialfleets #evs #electricvehicles

Three years ago, we made the decision to open an Ubuntoo office in Amsterdam. The Netherlands remains a beacon of environmental action, prioritizing sustainability regardless of political shifts. Today, we are incredibly proud that Ubuntoo is part of the impactful "Wad Gaat Om" initiative—a program dedicated to reducing plastic pollution in the Wadden Sea Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique tidal flats and rich biodiversity. In collaboration with local businesses and civic organizations, our mission is to systematically tackle plastic waste in this precious ecosystem. Together, we’re: ?? Exploring ways to avoid, reduce, reuse, and recycle plastic ?? Developing and promoting alternatives that are reusable, bio-based, recyclable, and safe for both people and nature ?? Addressing systemic challenges like restrictive laws and regulations that hinder a full transition to sustainable practices Our goal is not only a cleaner, healthier Wadden Sea region but to create a replicable model for plastic-free environments around the world, positioning the Wadden area as a global leader in combating plastic pollution. We want to give a huge thank you to Eileen Blackmore and Willemien Veele for rallying this incredible group of partners and to the Waddenfonds for their critical support in making this vision a reality. ???? https://lnkd.in/gpSSP9di Here is a list of the partners: Stichting Waddengroep NHL Stenden Lectoraat Circular Plastics Roland Bisschop Vincent Kooijman Eileen Blackmore Provincie Fryslan Waddenvereniging FMF Circulair Friesland Ecoras Visit Wadden Ubuntoo Noria Sustainable Innovators University of Groningen Hanze Waddenfonds Samenwerkingsverband De Waddeneilanden Rijkswaterstaat #WadGaatOm #Plasticvrij #CirculaireAanpak #Waddengebied #Systeemverandering #Lokalewaardeketen #Waddenstandaard #Waddenplasticvrij