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We offer accreditation to guide the integration of SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION across Higher Ed program content — providing young people with the skills, knowledge and mindset they will need to face the challenges of the future. EDuC Label: www.joineduc.org

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Join EduC@joineduc.bsky.social · last wk.

Europe’s primary agricultural regions are currently on fire. Forecasters are warning that the harvest could be nine millions tonnes short. This is not a single-year event — it is a forward-looking indicator. The cost of #ClimateInaction is becoming prohibitive. Fiscal responsibility means #NetZero.

Europe’s Scorched Earth Policy Following the June heatwave, grain production forecasts for the EU and UK were revised down by almost nine million tonnes, with the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit valuing the lost production at approximately €2.1 billion at current farm-gate prices for wheat, barley, maize, and other grains. As we enter August, much of Europe’s primary agricultural regions are on fire. Source: https://energynews.biz/europes-grain-harvest-and-the-true-cost-of-climate-inaction/
Join EduC@joineduc.bsky.social · 4w ago

🌳 66 billion trees have been planted in China's Great Green Wall — and they appear to be growing faster than natural forests. This fascinating study could have a significant impact on #reforestation, forest policy and carbon accounting. #GreenSky

66 billion trees have been planted in China's Great Green Wall — and they appear to be growing faster than natural forests

A study of China's planted and natural forests reveals age, species mix, and CO2 sensitivity all contribute to how fast trees sprout leaves.

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Join EduC@joineduc.bsky.social · last mo.

Outlawing the destruction of new clothing, shifts the financial burden of overproduction directly onto the brands. Hopefully this will lead fashion brands to pivot to a “targeted” strategy where every item has a path to a user, whether through original sale or authorized secondhand markets.

EU Rules Now Legally Prohibit Fashion Giants From Destroying Unsold Clothes THIS SHIFTS THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF OVERPRODUCTION DIRECTLY ONTO THE BRANDS The EU has formally adopted measures to prohibit the systematic destruction of unsold clothing. By mandating annual reports on discarded volumes and reasons for disposal, the EU aim to effectively end the practice where 4% to 9% of textiles are destroyed before ever reaching a consumer. For years, fashion brands have incinerated millions of garments instead of discounting them to “protect brand value”. Under the new rules, companies must prove that discarded items are technically unusable or dangerous before they can be destroyed. Manufacturers and brands are expected to react by pivoting toward smaller production runs and expanded resale or donation partnerships.
Join EduC@joineduc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

How many clothes do you really need? It’s time we re-assessed our #FastFashion obsession with the new and latest trends. Choosing good quality clothes and making them last will not only save you money, but also help our environment. 1/2

Slow Fashion, Better Habits SHOPPING TIPS TO REDUCE IMPULSE BUYING — Wait at least 24 hours before purchasing non-essential items — Consider the cost per wear rather than sale price — Shop with a specific list instead of browsing aimlessly Ask yourself : — Does the item work with at least three outfits you already own? — Would this item be worn within the next two weeks? — Does it fit your current lifestyle needs? — Do you already own something similar that you rarely wear?
Join EduC@joineduc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

#FastFashion is creating landfills we can see from space! As much as 39,000 tons of unwanted clothing is dumped in Chile’s Atacama Desert every year. And the site — visible from space — is still growing. The worst part? In 200 years these piles of clothes will still be there.

Fast Fashion Waste On average, a garment is worn 7–10 times before it is discarded.1 Clothing production has doubled since 2000. The average person today buys 60% more items of clothing than they did 15 years ago. The world produces over 92 million tons of textile waste annually, equivalent to a truckload dumped every second. Synthetic materials like polyester can take from 20 to 200 years to break down. 1. According to a study by UK charity Barnardo's (2000) Sources: https://www.fashiontimes.com/hidden-cost-fashion-impulse-buying-smart-shopping-tips-fix-wardrobe-mistakes-13508, https://www.forbes.com/sites/dianneplummer/2025/04/18/the-secret-world-of-fashion-waste-trash-dumps-and-global-inequity/
Join EduC@joineduc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

According to UNESCO’s recent report, TRANSFORMING HIGHER EDUCATION: “#HigherEducation systems need to move from hierarchies, competition and fragmentation to flexible and harmonized integration.” UNESCO recommends these Priority Lines of Transformation ⬇️ #EduSky

PRIORITY LINES OF TRANSFORMATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS Within both institutions and academic programs there is a need to update and expand the focus from... and to... 1. FROM...Outdated workforce planning models... TO... Dynamic engagement with labor markets, innovation incubation and entrepreneurial opportunity. 2. FROM...Disciplinary silos and Listen-and-repeat methods... TO... Connected and holistic study and inquiry, and Active, problem- and project-based learning. 3. FROM...Traditional, terminal degree programs TO... Life-long learning orientation through the recognition of prior learning, of learning in different settings and of flexible learning pathways.
Join EduC@joineduc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"...wildlife extinctions continue despite the creation of protected areas, because human society has not addressed the *root political causes* of unprecedented human-induced extinction." Recommended reading ⬇️

Meaningful conservation demands truth, not just facts, says political ecologist

The people and policies that control how humans treat the natural world are increasingly dominated by a small class of elite political entities and corporations, argues our guest, political ecologist…

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Join EduC@joineduc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Could our reliance on petrochemical #plastics be coming to an end? 'Forever Plastics' are a disaster for nature. But high-strength bamboo molecular plastics are showing "exceptional mechanical strength, thermal stability, and versatile processability." Learn more:

High-strength, multi-mode processable bamboo molecular bioplastic enabled by solvent-shaping regulation - Nature Communications

Bioplastics derived from biomass show promise as sustainable alternatives to petrochemical plastics, but their adoption is hindered by their inferior mechanical properties and processability. Here,…

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Join EduC@joineduc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Education can be seen as an instrument for perceiving changes and contradictions within society. #ESD enables students to engage with the key issues of a globalized world. The goal is emancipation from an inequitable system. Ultimately, ESD is about solving problems. #Sustainability #EduSky

ESD is Problem-Solving EDUCATION AS A TOOL FOR SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT [Graphic showing the connections between: Systems-thinking: Analyze complex problem in current state and its history which feeds into... Values-thinking: Develop strategies for the transition Strategic thinking: Specify, reconcile and negotiate sustainability values Futures-thinking: • Create future non-intervention scenarios • Craft visions of sustainable futures resulting in: Implementation: Solution, action, implementation Collaboration: Collaboration is required for each step of the process