How sustainable solutions are not a one size fit all
How sustainable solutions are not a one size fit all

Sefinat Otaru speaks to Grow Smart Future on how sustainable solutions are not a one size fits all solution, but everyone in their daily life can be introspective to make sustainable changes.

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How social and environmental benefits can work together
How social and environmental benefits can work together

Sefinat Otaru, project manager for the Cross River Partnership, speaks to Grow Smart Future on the social and environmental benefits they aim to achieve.

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The biggest misconceptions around sustainability
The biggest misconceptions around sustainability

Sefinat Otaru, project manager for Cross River Partnership, introduces Grow Smart Future to the biggest misconception she encounters when talking to small and medium businesses.

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How large organisations can positively impact the environment
How large organisations can positively impact the environment

Sefinat Otaru about how big businesses and large organisation can be doing great work from encouraging active travel to collaborating with smaller businesses on a local level.

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How businesses can reduce their environmental impact
How businesses can reduce their environmental impact

Sefinat Otaru, project manager for Cross River Partnership, introduces Grow Smart Future to efficiencies in the services and deliveries industry and how they are driving sustainable practices.

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How businesses can take sustainable action
How businesses can take sustainable action

Sefinat Otaru shares with Grow Smart Future how business can be persuaded to take sustainable action which tends to lead to better operations for business.

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How mentality affects sustainability
How mentality affects sustainability

Sefinat Otaru, project manager for Cross River Partnership, talks about how impacting the way we think is our best chance to create a bright future.

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Cross River Partnership for a more sustainable London
Cross River Partnership for a more sustainable London

Sefinat Otaru, project manager for Cross River Partnership, introduces Grow Smart Future to the work of Cross River Partnership and her role in encouraging London businesses to take sustainable action.

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Overcoming Food Culture Barriers
Overcoming Food Culture Barriers

Too Good To Co-Founder Jamie Crummie shares the startup’s challenges regarding the perception of what is food waste. When Too Good To Go first launched the perception around food waste was different. The tech for good startup had to educate its audience.

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Grow Smart Future Jobs of the Week February 9th 2020
Grow Smart Future Jobs of the Week February 9th 2020

At Grow Smart Future our weekly feature of #growsmartjobs of the week is here to help you take the next steps in your career with impact.

This week our featured jobs are:

  • Senior Sustainability Manager at Alexander McQueen

  • Head of Sustainability at KFC UK & Ireland

  • Head of Climate Action and Sustainability at English Heritage

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OLIO – Fighting food waste one listing at a time
OLIO – Fighting food waste one listing at a time

OLIO is a smart app tackling the impact the issue of food waste, one listing at a time.

If food waste were a country, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases after China and the USA In the developed world 50%  of food waste is produced in the home .

OLIO connects neighbours with each other and with local businesses so surplus food can be shared.

To make an item available, simply open the app, add a photo, description, and when and where the item is available for pick-up. To access items, simply browse the listings available near you…

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The Two Minute Beach Clean: Interview with founder Martin Dorey
The Two Minute Beach Clean: Interview with founder Martin Dorey

The two minute beach clean project starts with the  simple and effective idea that everyone has two minutes and two minutes can really make a difference when it comes to the environment.  The project is founded on the  believe that every piece of litter removed from the beach matters and that each and every piece of marine plastic removed from the beach is a piece that will no longer go on to kill.

We interviewed founder Martin Dorey about his smart idea with a big impact, and a look at what is ahead for the movement.

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