CanopyLAB

Sustainability for Youth (CanopyLAB)

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Practitioners of sustainability in business and in life come together to share their expert knowledge and inspire you to become an agent of change. Gittemary Johansen, Kine Homelien and Per Wretlind share their personal journey in sustainability in various fields, from fashion and food to technology and development.

What is sustainability to you? Each speaker in the course has a unique answer to this question, as is shown through their diverse works and lives. Gittemary Johansen is a zero waste blogger based in Denmark who tells her story of sustainable living to a community of almost 30.000 fans. Kine Homeline founded KONTRAST Projekt, a fashion project featuring pieces made from 100% natural materials in Kathmandu, Nepal. Per Wretlind evaluates high-impact projects to address climate change as at the United Nations Environmental Program - Denmark Technical University Partnership. As you go through the course, ask yourself, “What is sustainability to me?”. Answering this question will help you gain a better understanding of your values, and get you started with impactful actions that can improve yours, as well as the earth’s wellbeing.

Unit 1: Introduction to Zero Waste Living
Unit 2: Forming Zero Waste Habits
Unit 3: Sustainable Fashion
Unit 4: Working in Sustainability

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