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This is not the best bin in the world. Not yet, anyway. This is the Big 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗻. It counts people's votes as they dispose of their rubbish. There are 3 things you need to know about it: 1. It'll make you famous. 2. It works far better than 'normal' bins. 3. We're looking for customers. Could it be the bin you always dreamed of? Let's take those in turn. 1. 𝗜𝘁'𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀. 📺 ↳We put these bins on the streets of Manchester and Southampton for 8 weeks. It went bananas. 🍌 We got coverage in: • BBC News • The Guardian • The Daily Mirror • Manchester Evening News ...and loads more. I didn't even know the 'Archbishop of Banterbury' was a thing until this bin clocked up over 200,000 likes on their Instagram page. Then it got weirder: the Big Ballot Bin became a meme, with brands like Kraft Heinz using the bin to ask if ketchup belongs in the cupboard or fridge (not sure why - we all know it's the fridge...). 🤨 2. 𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 '𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹' 𝗯𝗶𝗻𝘀. 🗑️ 3. ↳The extra-smart folk at Ellipsis Earth used their drones and AI-powered litter mapping software to discover that the Big Ballot Bins had a capture radius 𝟮.𝟱𝘅 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗻𝘀 on average. They also found that drinks litter was reduced by approximately 70% and food litter by around 60% within 20m of the bins. 3. 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀. 🛒 ↳ We've made a killer prototype. Before we invest in the final product we want to make sure there's a market, and see what our prospective customers want. We’re keen to have conversations with people who: • Would like to help shape the product design • Want to explore sponsorship or exclusivity • Want to be part of the first release • Are binterested to find out more    Comment below or contact our Big Bin Boss Rebecca Wetten (not her real title) to get involved. And if you know someone at a company who might want them, please tag below! 🙏 ++ P.S. I'm CEO of environmental charity Hubbub. We bring business, government and civil society together to create campaigns that inspire & support people to make choices that are good for the environment. Follow me - Alex Robinson - for insights on environmental change, leadership and more. #environment #sustainability #waste #litter  

Let's talk about the transformative power of decluttering with intention. 🌿 🔄 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲: Instead of mindlessly discarding items, consider their journey beyond your space. Donate clothes, books, or household items to local charities or recycle when possible. Your unwanted treasures might become someone else's cherished finds. 🌱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴: Invest in sustainable storage solutions. Opt for eco-friendly baskets, recycled bins, or upcycled containers. These not only keep your space tidy but also align with your commitment to a greener planet. 🪞 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿, 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹: Strategic placement of mirrors can amplify natural light and create an illusion of space. Mirrors not only serve a functional purpose but also contribute to the aesthetics of your conscious haven. 🌈 Color Psychology: Infuse your space with calming colors like soft blues, greens, or earthy tones. These hues promote a sense of tranquility and balance, fostering a serene environment for your mind to unwind. 🪑 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰: Embrace a minimalist approach to furniture. Choose pieces that serve a purpose and bring joy to your space. Less clutter means more room for positive energy to flow. 🌿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: Introduce indoor plants to your sanctuary. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, plants improve air quality and add a touch of nature, enhancing the overall well-being of your space. Remember, the journey to a clutter-free haven is unique for everyone. Be intentional, be mindful, and watch as your space transforms into a sanctuary of serenity. 🏡💚 #FatigueDecoder #weightlossdetox #detoxprograms #newyeardetox #SugarDetox #SugarFree #SugarDetoxChallenge #SugarCleanse #NoSugar #SugarAddiction #SugarCravings #CleanEating #fatigue #chronicfatiguesyndrome #chronicfatigue #chronicfatiguerecovery #chronicpain #chronicpainrelief #brainfog #brainfogproblems

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲? Cutting down real trees for Christmas or fake plastic Christmas trees?🎄 (𝐺𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑢𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑔𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑒'𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠!) 𝑵𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏! This holiday season, many of us are probably decorating trees in our homes. Amidst the twinkling lights and cozy warmth of the holidays, while trees are taking up space in our minds, we're hoping you'll take just 5 minutes out of your day to help in our partnership with One Tree Planted through G2. For every #review you share using this link, a $10 donation is made to One Tree Planted—𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝟏𝟎 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰! https://lnkd.in/gQP5v7Vn 🎁This festive season, our most precious gift is the ongoing opportunity to collaborate with brands worldwide, working towards an #innovative, #inclusive, and more #sustainable future. Your G2 reviews? They're not just checkmarks; they embody our values. Sustainability isn't only about combating tree cover loss; it's woven into how we engage and shape the course for retail brands. Your input matters more than ever. Be part of a transformative journey with us, one review at a time. Thank you for being a vital part of our story! Happy Holidays!🌲 https://lnkd.in/gQP5v7Vn #G2 #augmentedreality #virtualtryon #artificialintelligence #onetreeplanted #sustainable #christmas #holidays #yule #techcommunity #holiday #festiveseason #retailtech #fashiontechnology #jewelry #jewellery #beautybusiness

DIRT Charity nominated for the Earthshot Prize🌟🎉 🌎Every year, the Earthshot Prize celebrates innovators working to find solutions to the environmental challenges of our world: protecting and restoring nature, cleaning our air, reviving our oceans, building a waste-free world and fixing our climate. This year, Dirt Charity is nominated for their invaluable work in biodynamic agriculture. 🌱Dirt Charity is working worldwide to turn fashion into a climate solution, starting with the soil. Fashion is grown in soil, but the way we currently grow our raw materials cause harms our soil, and is a catalyst for climate change. Fashion crops such as wool, cotton, leather and linen must be grown in a way that heals soil and restores nature. 🪱To this purpose, DIRT Charity works with biodynamic agriculture. Biodynamically produced fashion materials have the power to regenerate our soil and contribute in this way to tacke climate change. Together the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International and Dirt Charity are pioneering a textile certification standard. Let's transform fashion from a climate change contributor to a climate change solution! 👉Find out more on Dirt Charity: https://bit.ly/43PaKqI #EarthshotPrize #Earth #Soil #FashionRevolution #FashionForChange #SustainableFashion #ClimateAction #Demeter #DemeterStandards #BiodynamicFashion #DIRTcharity #Biodynamic #BiodynamicFarming #Sustainability #ClimateChange #ClimateAction

Let's talk about the transformative power of decluttering with intention. 🌿 🔄 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲: Instead of mindlessly discarding items, consider their journey beyond your space. Donate clothes, books, or household items to local charities or recycle when possible. Your unwanted treasures might become someone else's cherished finds. 🌱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴: Invest in sustainable storage solutions. Opt for eco-friendly baskets, recycled bins, or upcycled containers. These not only keep your space tidy but also align with your commitment to a greener planet. 🪞 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿, 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹: Strategic placement of mirrors can amplify natural light and create an illusion of space. Mirrors not only serve a functional purpose but also contribute to the aesthetics of your conscious haven. 🌈 Color Psychology: Infuse your space with calming colors like soft blues, greens, or earthy tones. These hues promote a sense of tranquility and balance, fostering a serene environment for your mind to unwind. 🪑 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰: Embrace a minimalist approach to furniture. Choose pieces that serve a purpose and bring joy to your space. Less clutter means more room for positive energy to flow. 🌿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: Introduce indoor plants to your sanctuary. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, plants improve air quality and add a touch of nature, enhancing the overall well-being of your space. Remember, the journey to a clutter-free haven is unique for everyone. Be intentional, be mindful, and watch as your space transforms into a sanctuary of serenity. 🏡💚 #FatigueDecoder #weightlossdetox #detoxprograms #newyeardetox #SugarDetox #SugarFree #SugarDetoxChallenge #SugarCleanse #NoSugar #SugarAddiction #SugarCravings #CleanEating #fatigue #chronicfatiguesyndrome #chronicfatigue #chronicfatiguerecovery #chronicpain #chronicpainrelief #brainfog #brainfogproblems

Sustainability is about connection. But how to conceptualize connection? Because connection means a different thing to many people. One way to look at it is like this: - On the one hand, connection is about feeling part of a whole and thus also having a sense of home and value. - On the other hand, it is a sense of responsibility to want to take care of what you feel connected to and to live in balance with yourself, others and nature. In short: receiving love & giving love. When both sides are present and there's balance, you speak of connection. This is also what happens in the 'Krachtdekens' project of Kick Ass Quilts. With the project, we give away quilts made by volunteers from sustainable materials to young people who can use some courage and comfort the Krachtdeken quilts give them. - The volunteers have a way of sharing something and thus giving away something to the community they belong too. -And the young people receive, so they feel like they matter and they belong. This quilt is one of those Krachtdekens, made by my mother Karin Doller for the exhibition. She is one of the active volunteers of the project. Send me a message if you want to know more about the project, request a quilt, or donate to keep us going. 'Society's Trash will be Our Treasure' Material: Orphan blocks from the quiltbee in Peize, fleece blanket, bedding and scraps from my mother's stash. Pattern: Orphan blocks, squares, and cutting and piecing orphan blocks together according to Karin's imagination and insight. Quilter: Karin Doller #quilters #textileart #upcycling #tapestry #circulartextiles #connection #krachtdekens

💚 Planning a sustainable wedding? Here's how to make eco-friendly choices every step of the way: 🌿 Venue: Choose LEED-certified buildings, eco-lodges, or outdoor spaces to minimize environmental impact. 💌 Invitations: Go digital or opt for recycled paper to reduce paper waste. Encourage online RSVPs! 🌸 Floral & Decor: Pick locally sourced, seasonal flowers and use potted plants as centerpieces. Say no to single-use plastics! 🍽️ Catering: Opt for locally sourced, organic ingredients with vegetarian or vegan options. Donate excess food to charities. 🚗 Transportation: Encourage carpooling or provide shuttle services to reduce emissions. Consider hosting ceremony and reception in one spot. 👗 Wedding Attire: Choose sustainable, ethically made dresses and suits. Second-hand options are eco-friendly too! 🎁 Favors & Gifts: Give guests eco-friendly favors like reusable tote bags or seeds for planting. Consider charitable donations instead of traditional gifts. ♻️ Waste Reduction: Set up recycling and composting bins at the venue. Use reusable tableware and linens. 💡 Energy Efficiency: Opt for energy-efficient lighting and decorations. Consider daylight outdoor weddings to save on electricity. 🌍 Offsetting Carbon Emissions: Calculate your carbon footprint and purchase offsets to mitigate environmental impact. Let's create a wedding that's not only unforgettable but also planet-friendly! 🌿💍 #SustainableWedding #EcoFriendlyCelebration #GreenLove

In the heart of Amsterdam's Vondelpark lies a testament to Dutch ingenuity and community process ... a trash receptacle like no other. At first glance, its design may puzzle the passerby, with what appears to be an integrated beverage holder. This innovative bin tackles multiple community process challenges simultaneously, emblematic of the Dutch penchant for practical problem-solving. The Netherlands has adopted a deposit system for beverage containers. A modest deposit of €0.15 is appended to each purchase but is refundable upon return. However, the flaw in this system lies in human behavior. Not everyone is inclined to lug around empty bottles until they encounter a redemption point. Consequently, countless containers end up needlessly discarded, squandering both resources and potential earnings. Enter the "donation rings" or doneerringen. These humble yet ingenious devices streamline the process for those in need to collect abandoned containers and retrieve the deposit. No longer burdened with carrying surplus bottles, individuals are more inclined to partake in recycling efforts. Moreover, the monetary gains find their way into the pockets of those who can truly benefit from them. In a world where community victories are often hard-fought, Amsterdam presents a model of efficiency with its elegant solution. This trifecta of benefits encapsulates the essence of societal progress. It's a testament to the power of simple yet astute innovations to address both minor inconveniences and grand challenges. #process #engineering #community #sustainable #innovation

❤️🔥 If you think luxury and a fire-hose isn’t the sexiest duo that springs to mind, I promise you that’s about to change. Every Friday, I shine the spotlight on businesses that don’t just aim to minimise harm—but actively give back. This #FierceFriday, we’re diving deep with Elvis & Kresse. Why they deserve to be in the spotlight? Because they turn something as unsexy as industrial waste into luxury lifestyle products and return 50% of profits to charities related to the waste. Imagine turning discarded fire-hoses into luxurious lifestyle accessories. It’s hard, right? I think calling this recycling would be an understatement. I first heard about Elvis & Kresse at an event where co-founder Kresse Wesling CBE was a speaker. Their business approach and how she described their operations were enough to make me a fan. But, if their wizardry with waste wasn’t enough to make you one, here’s what else sets Elvis & Kresse apart: ♻️They don’t have a supply chain; they thrive in a symbiotic ecosystem. From waste suppliers to beneficiaries of their generosity, every link contributes to the greater good. 🌾They operate from a farm to restore a degraded ecosystem, ☀️ They’re self sufficient by solar panels and operate with heat pumps over fossils. 💚 They don’t just prioritise the earth; they're putting soil, future generations, and sustainable innovation at the heart of every decision. 🦆They’ve built a wetland system that doesn't just conserve rainwater; but turns waste into nutrients for flowers, plants and seeds in the farm. They’re walking the walk, in style. For those who think it’s too good to be true, they offer workshops and tours that showcase their commitment to sustainability and regeneration. Imagine if every accessory and piece of homeware were made from the waste of must-have products and if every manufacturing facility was a farm, thriving with life. What would the world be like? Thanks for reading this week's #FierceFriday! See you next week ;) #regeneretivebusiness #sustainablebrands #luxurybrand #elviskresse #friyay #tgif

REI's Opt to Act Plan merges environmental activism with brand identity, it encourages both staff and customers to engage in weekly actions aimed at increasing their environmental and mental. Launching on Black Friday, a day traditionally synonymous with consumerism, REI flips the script by closing its stores and promoting sustainability. This initiative not only reinforces REI's commitment to the outdoors but also fosters a community of eco-conscious individuals. The plan's success lies in its simplicity and actionable approach to combating climate change. What are your thoughts on the effectiveness of such campaigns in driving real-world action? #thisisahomeworkassignment