The Impact Sourcing Challenge is a pioneering initiative focused on increasing employment and career development opportunities for disadvantaged workers through impact sourcing. Aimed at

The Impact Sourcing Challenge is a pioneering initiative focused on increasing employment and career development opportunities for disadvantaged workers through impact sourcing. Aimed at responsible businesses, it seeks to transform lives via procurement and hiring practices, representing the largest official commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goal 8.

Developed by the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC), a collaboration of leading companies, the Challenge builds more inclusive global supply chains. For further details, visit gisc.bsr.org.

As Portland revitalizes its Old Town/Chinatown, a neighborhood home to two National Historic Districts, there is renewed interest in preserving its architecture and reusing historic buildings.

As Portland revitalizes its Old Town/Chinatown, a neighborhood home to two National Historic Districts, there is renewed interest in preserving its architecture and reusing historic buildings. This panel will address the challenges of redeveloping these structures, explore better financial tools and incentives, suggest in-fill considerations, and discuss streamlining processes to attract private investment and restore buildings to full service.

Speakers include Brian Emerick (Emerick Architects), Julie Garver (Innovative Housing), Jeff Joslin (City and County of San Francisco), Peggy Moretti (Restore Oregon), and Ethan Seltzer (Portland State University). Chet Orloff (Pamplin International Collection of Art) will moderate the discussion.

Goal 8 aims for sustained, inclusive economic growth, full employment, and decent work for all. Companies across the global B Corp Movement are actively working to make this a

Goal 8 aims for sustained, inclusive economic growth, full employment, and decent work for all. Companies across the global B Corp Movement are actively working to make this a reality.

This initiative is part of the "17 Days for 17 Goals" campaign, where B Lab showcases how the B Corp movement aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contributes to the 2030 agenda. For more insights, follow their content series: bcorporation.net/17-days-17-goals.

The American Southwest grapples with complex water issues, from prolonged drought to flash floods, prompting questions about water rights, equitable sharing, and diverse cultural

The American Southwest grapples with complex water issues, from prolonged drought to flash floods, prompting questions about water rights, equitable sharing, and diverse cultural perspectives.

Join the Natural History Institute for an in-person screening of the "Parched" documentary, featuring comments from curator Julie Comnick and producer Jane Marks. The film chronicles the creation of the "Parched: The Art of Water in the Southwest" exhibit.

This exhibit explores water complexities amid climate change and increasing demands. Nine regional artists, guided by scientists and advocates, spent a year creating original art pieces that reflect the conflicting demands on water for agriculture, recreation, households, and nature.

Over 8 million tons of plastic pollute our oceans annually, devastating wildlife, beaches, and ecosystems. The facilities producing this plastic, often in low-income areas, also poison local air

Over 8 million tons of plastic pollute our oceans annually, devastating wildlife, beaches, and ecosystems. The facilities producing this plastic, often in low-income areas, also poison local air and water.

This week's conversation will address fighting plastic pollution at its source. We'll discuss the industry's planned production increase, our strategies to stop it, and why recycling isn't a viable solution.

The presentation features Julie Teel Simmonds, Senior Attorney, and Delia Ridge Creamer, Oceans Campaigner, from the Center.

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This panel will address challenges in redeveloping historic buildings within Portland's Old Town Chinatown, an area home to two National Historic Districts. It will explore financial tools,

This panel will address challenges in redeveloping historic buildings within Portland's Old Town Chinatown, an area home to two National Historic Districts. It will explore financial tools, incentives, and streamlined processes to attract private investment and restore these vital structures.

Speakers include Brian Emerick (Emerick Architects), Julie Garver (Innovative Housing), Jeff Joslin (City and County of San Francisco), Peggy Moretti (Restore Oregon), and Ethan Seltzer (Portland State University). Chet Orloff (Pamplin International Collection of Art & History) will moderate.

Published on June 24, 2014, by the City Club of Portland.

This episode of The Circular Economy Show delves into designing circular business models from the outset. Topics include exploring Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles in Australia,

This episode of The Circular Economy Show delves into designing circular business models from the outset. Topics include exploring Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles in Australia, ACS Clothing's innovative circular models, and insights from Julie Hjort, a circular strategist at the Danish Design Center.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes a circular economy that eliminates waste, circulates materials, and regenerates nature. Subscribe for more insightful videos: YouTube. Learn more about our work: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Follow us online: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.

Julie Hjort envisions an irresistible circular society, emphasizing how design shapes our world. Her vision highlights using imagination to create a future where design eliminates waste and

Julie Hjort envisions an irresistible circular society, emphasizing how design shapes our world. Her vision highlights using imagination to create a future where design eliminates waste and pollution.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions the circular economy. This design-driven approach eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

Discover more about the Foundation's work: visit their website at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, subscribe to their YouTube channel here, and follow them on Instagram @EllenMacArthurFoundation, Facebook Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Twitter @circulareconomy, and LinkedIn Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Environmental pollution is worsening, partly due to inadequate garbage classification and recycling. Many disregard proper waste disposal and its negative environmental impact. This invention aims

Environmental pollution is worsening, partly due to inadequate garbage classification and recycling. Many disregard proper waste disposal and its negative environmental impact. This invention aims to encourage correct waste sorting and foster environmental protection in daily life.

Julie Tu Jia Yi, a student in Zhejiang, China, is passionate about improving the world and developing innovative solutions.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.