Author: Jenna Long

Green Success Stories sat down with David Elliot, CEO of The Future Forest Company and Commissioner at the London Sustainable Development Commission, to chat about his career and visions for a sustainable future. Thanks for joining us David, tell us a little bit about your background. I could certainly not describe my background as linear. I have never had a mapped-out path to follow. For me, the choice of jobs and direction has always been influenced by two factors: what I find interesting and what seems like a valuable way to spend my days. Through this simple philosophy of work, I have…

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Urban development is becoming increasingly important as the world’s population urbanizes. Creating cities that can meet the needs of current generations without compromising the well-being of future ones is a pressing challenge. We can create sustainable urban environments that seamlessly blend nature, technology, and human well-being by researching strategies like green infrastructure, urban planning, and smart city technologies. Sustainable Infrastructure: Green infrastructure refers to the integration of natural components into the structure of urban places, such as parks, green areas, and urban forests. Cities can lessen the impact of the heat island effect, lower air pollution levels, and enhance overall air…

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The idea of a circular economy is gaining popularity all around the world as a potential response to the problems caused by our existing linear economic paradigm. Resources are extracted, processed, used, and finally eliminated as garbage in a linear economy. However, the shift to a circular economy strives to reduce waste and extend the useful life of materials and goods. We can create the conditions for a more sustainable future by investigating the idea and advantages of a circular economy. Getting to Know the Circular Economy: The circular economy is fundamentally an economic structure intended to resemble the natural…

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