Fwd: Recycling tyres into shoes: Timberland's new closed loop solution

WEB VERSION LIKE TWEET FORWARD The US-China climate deal leaves Australia with no excuse The US-China agreement highlights Australia's false and dangerously backward debate about emission reductions, says Don Henry, public policy fellow at the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute.  READ FULL STORY Timberland ties up with Singapore SME to recycle tyres for shoes Singapore-based tyre distributor Omni United and United States casual outdoor shoe and clothing maker Timberland have launched a new line of tyres whose life cycle is nearly a closed loop - a first in the industry.  READ FULL STORY New ZSL toolkit boosts transparency for palm oil The global palm oil industry is set for a shake-up with the launch of a ground-breaking new tool by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) that will significantly raise the level of transparency in the sector.  READ FULL STORY Responsible Business Forum: A call for shared prosperity RBF will be held next week in Singapore, where delegates will address why redefining prosperity to include economic, social and natural systems is necessary for sustainable growth. Don't miss it.  READ FULL STORY From mountain explorer to healthcare designer, Rolex honours inspiring youths Five inspiring young individuals who have made their mark in fields ranging from healthcare to conservation have been recognised with the Rolex Awards for Enterprise.  READ FULL STORY • Australia pushes ahead with coal despite climate concerns • Reducing deforestation is good for business, argues report • Diet's effects on emissions give food for thought • Chocolate: Can science save the world's most endangered treat? • China hunger for clean energy to leave no rooftop behind • First electric plane ready for the production line • Let's not be blinkered about palm oil by Andrew Britton • US-China climate deal: at last, a real game-changer on emissions by Peter Christoff • Sustainably powering the world's digital future by Peter Adcock • NGOs see clear next steps on High Carbon Stock forests by Suzanne Kroger and Patrick Anderson, David McLaughlin, Gemma Tillack   25-26 NOVEMBER 2014 Responsible Business Forum on Sustainable Development   SINGAPORE Singapore   25 NOVEMBER 2014 Sustainable Business Awards Singapore   SINGAPORE Singapore   1-3 DECEMBER 2014 Water Expo China   CHINA Beijing   9-10 DECEMBER 2014 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Process workshop   AUSTRALIA Melbourne   10-11 DECEMBER 2014 Social Performance in the Extractive Industry   SINGAPORE Singapore   AUSTRALIA Chief Executive Officer, FSC Australia   EXECUTIVE Full-Time   SINGAPORE Conservation Ambassador (Fundraiser)   ENTRY Full-Time   CHINA Research Assistant - EMBARQ China   ENTRY Full-Time   SINGAPORE Senior Investigator (Pollution Control Department)   SENIOR Full-Time   AUSTRALIA Property Risk Consultant- Hazardous Materials   MID Full-Time   SINGAPORE Initiative Lead (Energy Efficiency)   SENIOR Full-Time You received this email because you are a valued member of Asia Pacific's sustainable business community. Please use the link below to update your details and manage your subscriptions. Manage subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe

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