Sharon Ede’s Post

Meriel of Full Circle Fibres (QLD) is about to head to Europe on her Churchill Fellowship to research how other countries are practicing zero waste/circularity in workwear and healthcare textiles, and bring that knowledge back to Australia. https://lnkd.in/d3nMDGxf

Long past time for CARE to be the organising principle of our society. 'What if, in the context of a climate crisis, housing crisis, cost of living crisis, growing wealth inequality, isolation, rising rates of anxiety and depression and more, we decided to change course? What if we decided that the only way to survive all this was to not only rapidly decarbonise, but to prioritise Care — as an organising principle of our lives, organisations, communities and politics? What if Care for Country and each other became a key measure of our success, taken as seriously as we take defence, reflected in every choice we made? You’re invited to the launch of our latest work, revealing just what that could look like, and how we get there. Free and online launch of 'Care through Disaster in Practice: A Toolkit for Leaders, from the Citizen to the State', Thursday 16 May 2024 from 1:00pm-2:00pm AEST. Via Zoom; registration essential. This work builds on research we did last year with Australia reMADE, looking at Care through Disaster: a new lens to survive and thrive in tumultuous times. It reveals the top things we can do as citizens, community organisations, as well as local, state and federal government — to build a new infrastructure of care and set communities up to thrive. This online launch discussion is essential for professionals in policy, advocacy, government and community outreach; as well as anyone interested in disaster prevention, preparation, response and recovery. No one wants to live in a more disaster-prone world. Fortunately, we do want to live in the kinds of communities that can thrive before, during and after disaster. We have the will, the know-how, the people and the resources required. There are bright spots and evidence of this approach working, everywhere, that we’re excited to share.' https://lnkd.in/dWHGkvbe

'Here’s what Henry says really matters, and what he says he tried to address in his 2009 tax review: The things we ought not to celebrate, and ought to tax heavily, are plunder, dumb luck, and a “finders keepers” approach to resources, including mineral resources. The things we ought to avoid taxing are income from work, the normal rates of return for businesses, and transactions. They are the things we need more of to build our living standards. We need less tax on wages and ordinary profits, and more on unreasonably large profits, windfall capital gains, wealth and the use of land and natural resources.' https://lnkd.in/gGSVmC5n

RREUSE - Reuse and Recycling European Union Social Enterprises represents a network of social enterprises and advocates on their behalf at EU level. 'Our overarching priority is to link the EU’s social policies to its circular economy agenda. We truly believe that you cannot achieve a circular economy without the social element at its core.'

...who has un-donatable linen and towels they have stashed in cupboards? Saturday 25 May is your chance to drop these off to one of eight locations across metro Adelaide. The materials will be decommissioned (tags, elastic, zips, snap buttons etc) by Bedford and transported to BlockTexx in Queensland where they will be broken down into plastic and cellulose and used in industrial applications - all details here: https://lnkd.in/gRGeJKu6 Well done to my colleague Shani Wood for pulling together a city-wide event, with multiple local government partners, in breathtaking speed!

'Social co-ops have been very successful in other countries over the last three decades, but despite the advantages, they are still unknown here in the U.S. Social co-ops are like social enterprises (i.e., community-benefit businesses), but they combine the nature of “cooperatives” with a “social” purpose to advance public benefits and to empower marginalized communities. They are also well-suited to creating quality jobs in dignified workplaces for people coming from marginalized communities or difficult backgrounds. This Wednesday, May 1st at 1:00 PM MT/3:00 PM ET is the first session, "Why Social Co-ops Offer Potential Transformation of Care and More." Some key topics for the sessions will include: - Learning from success: examples of social co-ops in northern Italy, Quebec, and South Korea - Social co-ops and the care economy (child care, elder care, disabled care, etc.) - The tools of social franchising and what they offer - Legal and corporate models - Where’s the money? (Financing challenges) The Social Cooperative Academy is led by the Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center (RMEOC) and is co-hosted by CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, MEDLab (U. of Colorado), Rochdale Capital, Shareable, and Solidarity Hall.' https://lnkd.in/gNXSQHgC

'This week the Australian Government launched a new Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy to reduce the environmental impact of government procurements. Following recommendations from the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group’s Interim Report – also released this week – the policy will leverage government purchasing power to activate new circular markets, reduce waste and ensure materials stay in the economy longer. ➡️ From 1 July 2024, businesses bidding for government construction services projects above $7.5 million must meet agreed sustainability outcomes (e.g. cutting or repurposing waste, replacing single-use materials with recycled materials). ➡️ From 1 July 2025, the policy will extend to tenders for textiles, ICT goods and furniture, fittings and equipment above $1 million (e.g. recover and recycle worn out uniforms that can be processed into new materials).'

'Mission Assurance Gaia Experiment' (MAGE) is a novel, an audiobook/podcast and a screenplay. Next: a game...here are some examples of games for change: 'By immersing players in compelling narratives and interactive experiences, games have the unique ability to foster a deeper understanding of complex issues like climate change and sustainability.' https://lnkd.in/g4ydysk8