💫 AFFORDABLE SUSTAINABILITY 🌿 Try to embrace tensions, rather than picking one side. Tackling a tension is hard (and so one side usually wins out). But we thinking it’s where the best innovation can emerge. And right now there doesn’t feel like a bigger tension than: Climate Crisis vs Cost of Living The sustainable option has almost always cost more. But adoption was increasing. That was until recent global economic events. At the most critical time for a sustainability shift, the goal posts have moved and people have understandably pivoted into survival mode. It’s time for business to harness the power of this tension. A much needed strategic breakthrough: The affordable, sustainable everyday. Can you name a brand who’s pulled this off? #creativestrategy #sustainabilty #positivity
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In 2024, I am abandoning terms around sustainable, zero waste, imperfect environmentalism, or anything to describe myself when it comes to talking about my lifestyle after internal discussions around how many people outside of spaces do not feel good enough in their lifestyles even to categorize it as a particular word. Is sustainability an illusion? What encapsulates a sustainable lifestyle? And why should our lifestyles be labeled imperfect when they always have and focus on the collective embodiments of actions over naming ourselves in the space? I am not a sustainability expert, nor will I ever claim myself as one, but I also acknowledge myself in this space being labeled as one and how much I have of a platform to talk about these types of messy contradictions I face in my work. The death of the zero waste lifestyle movement brought forward the controversy around perfectionism. From 2020-2022, we saw a decrease in the term being used and a shift into sustainable lifestyles. Then we saw the increase of imperfect environmentalism being thrown out as a counter to the harm and collective damage zero waste lifestyles did to people. The embracement of imperfect environmentalism brought forward an inclusive but realistic approach, but was it enough to create a systemic cultural shift in general society? No. Because we are here as a digital space embracing these types of terminologies, I have found the contradictions that even though I show up as incomplete as I am as a human, there are still unrealistic things that are not obtainable nor desirable for the working-class poor people. I believe now in my work that the more I embrace actions and don't put a label on them without saying sustainable, ethical, imperfect environmentalism, or even zero waste, the more the general person can say whatever action I influenced them was based on an embodiment that focusing on the word and symbolism it holds in movements. In 2024, my environmentalism work will focus on legacy, shifting perspectives, and paving new foundations of conversations and evolution rather than staying stagnant. I want others to join movements without having a label attached. #sustainabilitymatters #sustainability #climate #media #genz #genzmarketing
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Imagine a world transformed by your actions - what does sustainability mean? 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬. Join us in building a sustainable future together. Nikki Ng Patrick Yeung Agnes Chan, BBS Olivia Kung Harrison Ho Dr. Felix Lee Melanie Kwok Malcolm Ainsworth Wendy Lo Peter Churchouse we invite you to share your thoughts and contribute to the conversation. Whether you're tagged or not, if you're passionate about a sustainable future, tag others who share the same passion, share your thoughts, and contribute to the chain. Let's broaden the conversation because sustainability is essential for everyone. #SustainabilityPowerUpFund #HKD80Billion
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Sustainability in 2015: WHY we need sustainable development. Sustainability in 2019: WHAT actions will reduce our carbon footprint Sustainability in 2023: WHO must we collaborate with to reach net zero In 2024: ‘HOW the he★★ are we gonna influence the WHOLE system to embrace NATURE-POSITIVE and REGENERATION at the heart of EVERYTHING?’ At least we’re getting to the crux of the problem... right? A REGENERATIVE business creates a net positive impact on biodiversity, ecosystems, and natural resources - alongside carbon emissions. Its a big leap, perhaps, but it doesnt have to be a big slog. Mindset matters - get this in place first and it can be a very differnt kind of journey. If you're making this mindset leap into 2024 Here are 5 small ways to help you and your team shift towards nature-positive thinking and doing Comment or DM 'TEAM' if you need a little help shaping those converstaions? 🔜 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mindset & Skillsets for Systems Change #systemsinnovation #naturepositive #netzero #mindetmatters
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🌍 Sustainability in business Earth, the planet we call home is in trouble. Businesses need to take action for more sustainable future. It's important to come together and find new ways of working. Create value chains where all stakeholders benefit sustainable processes. This is a common task where everyone's contribution is needed. Consumers are part of the transformation. The demand for more sustainable products and services gives businesses a push towards new kind of targets and goals. Governments have a role too when they plan and set up regulations and standards for citizens and businesses. And sustainability is not all about environment. It's also about treating people, like employees and the whole society well. Information travels fast and people are getting more and more interested and aware of the level of their own and companies' whose products they use sustainability. If not done already, now is the time to act and take a step forward to sustainable future. 🌱 #sustainability #future #transformation #environment #people #society #hamk #studies
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11moIt is a tension that comes up a lot; that most families can not afford to buy more sustainable food. The two grocers I like are ALDI and Waitrose. They both have very strong sustainability commitments. ALDI with its focused range and direct relationships with local farmers. And, Waitrose's Essentials are fantastic for those who care about sourcing and want to save a few pennies. Neither are perfect, though both seem to be addressing the tension in a way that gives shoppers great value. I think that is the goal in sustainable food; good value over lowest price.