The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) supported TEDxGlasgow’s Climate Action Initiative by challenging colleagues to help walk or cycle the distance to Expo 2020 Dubai. DHI, is keen to help promote and develop initiatives that will help us to make a positive impact on climate action, faster.
Read MoreOur Climate Action Initiative was launched in June 2021. We built a proactive community of organisations that met at virtual ‘Climate Action Initiative Monthly Meet Ups’ and in person. Our mission was for our partners to share their climate action work and knowledge; learning from one another and sharing challenges and successes.
Read MoreEarlier this year I had a live discussion with Sheila Morovati from Habits of Waste, all about being more plant based. And to be honest, as a meat lover I thought, this isn’t for me, but Sheila reassured me that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing when eating less meat. So I attempted the #8Meals challenge and here’s my journey…
Read MoreIn conversations with business leaders, we’ve talked about the climate-linked forces that forward-thinking leaders see at work - and the tough questions they are asking themselves in response to help ensure true climate resilience. These forward-thinking leaders are unlocking a world of opportunity for their firms to be at the center of a future low carbon economy.
Read MoreOur everyday lives are founded in community, it’s that human spark that we feel when we come from the same place, share attitudes or have interests in common – it means everything. A strong community is a giver of safety, happiness, confidence and a common purpose that can change and transform lives.
Read MoreEach year, over 150 million non-decomposable crayons are thrown away by restaurants alone while teachers spend nearly $900 a year on supplies for their classrooms. Crayon Collection has developed a solution!
Read MoreA lot has happened in the world since November 2021, when COP26 came to my home city of Glasgow. So many negatives sparking against the positives made my COP26 experience feel more relevant than ever. So here’s a recap of what I learned and what I now think as a result of attending many events at COP26.
Read MoreIn the US there are over 40,000,000,000 single-use plastic utensils thrown away each year. Habits of Waste launched #CutOutCutlery to convince major food delivery applications to only provide cutlery upon request, successfully reducing plastic waste and saving restaurants money through four major food delivery apps.
Read MoreAPP recognised the issue that deforestation is having on local communities and that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with efforts to improve health and education, reduce inequality, empower women and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests. Therefore, Desa Makmur Peduli Api (DMPA), was introduced by APP in 2015 to tackle the issue.
Read MoreWe spent the two weeks of COP26 talking to as many leaders, CEO’s and citizens as possible to get their thoughts, ideas and inspiration in how we collectively move forwards to net zero. Watch the first highlights video here…
Read MoreChristmas is a time for magic, giving and receiving, and chucking away more food, packaging and unwanted items than at any other time of the year. So let 2021 be the year that we try to reduce this a little. Here are just a few ways that you can do this!
Read MoreTiles made from egg shells or coffee bean husks, leather made from tea, insulation material made from egg cartons - what other useful materials can we make from our everyday waste to replace harmful plastics?
Read MoreTwo of our TEDxGlasgow team have completed the Al Gore Climate Reality Leadership Corps training and are now certified Climate Reality Project Leaders.
Read MoreAhead of COP26, TEDxGlasgow hosted its annual live event, which featured six climate activist speakers and officially launched the partner's Climate Action Initiative in front of 250 guests.
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