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inquirer - Zero waste stores gain momentum in Korea

SEOUL — Even without the COVID-19 pandemic forcing us to stay at home, the stellar growth of e-commerce has resulted in an ever-increasing number of package deliveries. Anticipating the arrival of packages has become a source of excitement for most of us, but for some, each package serves as a reminder of our environmental footprint.
“Every time I receive a package, I feel very uncomfortable,” said Ko Kum-sook, one of the three founders of the zero waste store, Almang Market.

Kids News - Why we need to talk about waste and why recycling is a big part of the solution

In about 70 years, humans have made 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic. A massive 6.2 billion tonnes of that plastic is now waste, according to a 2017 report by scientists at the University of California and published in the journal Science Advances.

Each year, the world is making another 300 million tonnes of plastic. About half of that is used once and thrown away.

WORLD BANK Blog - The circular economy can support COVID-19 response and build resilience

Our global economy relies on deeply intertwined supply chains, sustained by more than 100 billion tons of raw materials entering the system each year. It has been unsustainable for decades, and in just a few months since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak began, it’s become clear that it is dangerously fragile as well. It’s high time to embrace a fundamental change.

BBC News - Coronavirus: Fear over rise in animal-to-human diseases

Zoonotic diseases - which jump from animals to humans - are increasing and will continue to do so without action to protect wildlife and preserve the environment, UN experts have warned.

They blame the rise in diseases such as Covid-19 on high demand for animal protein, unsustainable agricultural practices and climate change.

Neglected zoonotic diseases kill two million people a year, they say.

Covid-19 is set to cost the global economy $9tn (£7.2tn) over two years.

University with Sustainability Practice Enabled by Solar Panels, Smart Tech and Rainwater Recycling - source CNBC

The U.K. is home to some of the world’s oldest — and most prestigious — universities. And while these may be centers of excellence for learning, many institutions’ buildings were built centuries ago and are in need of refurbishment or, in some instances, total replacement.

It’s a problem that’s not restricted to higher education. Across the country, a lot of building stock is old and not as energy efficient as it should be.