Today the marathon winner at the Paris Games ran over 43km in a little less than 2h! 🥇🏃♂️ But even if we can't all run quite as far in that time, we can take #ClimateAction that doesn't take long at all, but still takes us a step further towards a more sustainable future. What can you do for the climate in 2 hours? #Sports #Marathon #Sustainability
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Summer fashion sales are in full swing. While snagging those deals, it's crucial to think about the impact on our planet. 🌳 For example, what really happens to textiles once they're used or discarded? 🤔 In the EU, our scientists estimate that less than 20% of the used and waste textiles from household and industrial use are collected annually. Out of the post-consumer textile waste that is effectively collected: 🔥 10% is not suitable for recovery and is sent directly for incineration or landfilling 🏠 10% is re-used locally ♻️ 30% is sent for recycling 🌍 Almost 50% is sent to non-EU countries (and we lose track of what happens to it) With our EU Textiles Strategy, we want to change this trend. We aim to reduce textile waste by making products more durable, repairable, reusable & recyclable, and increase waste collection and sustainable management. EU Environment and Climate #ReFashionNow #FashionWaste #CircularEconomy #SustainableFashion
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⌛️ Hurry up! Last day to vote! 🗳️ You have until 18.00 CEST today to cast your vote for your favourite entry in the #EUClimatePact photo competition📸🌍 Take part now and help decide the public vote category winner! 👇 https://lnkd.in/ebMy9yei
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🌞 Planning a summer holiday soon? #EUClimatePact Ambassador Olivia Mandle Navarro gives you 4⃣ simple tips to make your vacations more climate-friendly! Read more about how you can make sure that your summer break is as good for the planet as it is for you 👉 https://lnkd.in/dBGmJuWw
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With the #EUEcolabel, you can make the most of your summer holidays ☀🏖 while caring #ForOurPlanet Take a look at the +500 sustainable 🏨 hotels and 🏕 campsites cross Europe, and learn how they help reduce 💧 water consumption, and become more #WaterWiseEU 🥤 plastic waste 🌫 greenhouse gas emissions Find them 👉 europa.eu/!3xqmrT #CircularEconomy
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☀️ Are you looking for some thought-provoking summer reads? Add these 6️⃣ books to your summer reading list. Recommended by #EUClimatePact Ambassadors, these are ideal to gather valuable lessons on how to change farming and economy for a more sustainable future, but also how to deal with emotions when fighting for the climate feels rough. Find out more 📚 https://lnkd.in/ejfjthGC #MyWorldOurPlanet
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Wondering what the EU wildlife is doing while you are sitting in the office? 🐻🦌🦊🐿️ This footage of forest animals getting cozy in abandoned huts and bunkers was taken in the heart of 🇸🇮 Snežnik forests, a #Natura2000 protected area. While we are working to protect their habitats and reverse ecosystem degradation with the #EUBiodiversity Strategy, these creatures are also doing their part regulating the life of ecosystems. See how we protect them 👉 https://europa.eu/!GPXtqY
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The countdown is on! ⏰ You have just few days left to help select the #EUClimatePact photo competition public vote category winner. 🏆 Vote and support the incredible climate actions that are driving sustainable change across Europe Cast your vote now and make your voice heard 🗳️ Voting ends 🗓️ 9 August ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ebMy9yei #MyWorldOurPlanet
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EU industries are going green! The revised Industrial and Livestock Rearing Emissions Directive (IED 2.0), the EU’s main instrument to reduce emissions into air and ensure a healthier environment for people and #ForOurPlanet, enters into force covering: 🏭 37,000 industrial installations 🐖 38,500 pig & poultry farms 🔋 Landfills, metal extraction & battery gigafactories An important element of the revised directive is the new Innovation Centre for Industrial Transformation and Emissions, run by the EU Science, Research and Innovation in 🇪🇸 Seville, which will support the transformation towards a cleaner, more competitive industry. Learn more 👉 europa.eu/!NM4QjH #ZeroPollution #EUGreenDeal ✏ © Gatis Šļūka
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This weekend, the #Paris Games cycling road race takes place. The bikers will ride over 120km and 200km, for female and male athletes respectively. 🚴♀️🚴♂️ Emissions from the cycling: 0⃣ Even if you're not a professional athlete, getting around by bike is not only good for the planet, but also for your health and your wallet. That's why the 🇪🇺 is supporting cycling through the European Declaration on Cycling, which includes: 🗺️supporting 12,000km of cycling paths 🏙️ safer networks for bicycles in cities 🚆 better links with public transport ➕ secure parking spaces and access to recharging points for e-bikes Read more : https://europa.eu/!jTrPXf #Cycling #EUGreenDeal