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Beyond a Footprint -- moving from reducing harm to doing good

4/21/2015

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If footprinting has allowed us to quantify personal or corporate environmental damage, then handprinting finally provides a way to account for the good we do as well. Handprinting introduces to the environmental movement a framework that accounts for the effects of our positive actions, from planting trees to inspiring sustainability in others. A footprint is a burden, but your handprint is a call to action. And this call is an important one, pushing conversations from conservation in the face of daunting problems to how to build a truly regenerative society. 

As a tool, handpriting allows companies to commit to being a net positive force for society, and to prove it. The Harvard School of Public Health's Center for Health and the Global Environment (CHGE) is hosting its annual SHINE Summit this June 4th-5th to bring together experts and industry leaders. Learn more at this years unConference, or online at http://www.chgeharvard.org/register-now

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The culture of the unconference

4/17/2015

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The Sustainability unConference aims to break down industry barriers and to start discussions between different collaborators. 

With our goal of starting dialogues and breaking down these silos, the participants are as diverse as the sessions that are proposed. There are students, entrepreneurs, government workers, company representatives, and everyone in between. We stress to everyone involved at this event that the idea is to create new connections that wouldn't be made otherwise more than to pitch what their individual companies/initiatives are focused on. 


This means that if you would like to table, we  ask you to bring materials that are engaging and conversation starters instead of the normal marketing materials present at booths for most conferences. We also ask that session facilitators brainstorm ways to create an impact driven and participatory discussion instead of a formal presentation. 

We look forward to driving forward lasting impact together through this innovative format and can't wait to collaborate with each and every one of you. 
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Sustainability unConference to be Zero Waste! 

4/14/2015

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For the first time the Sustainability unConference would aim to be a Zero waste event. Thanks to an in-kind donation from our partner Save that Stuff, one of the nation’s leading companies in Zero Waste services, and hard work on behalf of our Zero Waste Coordinator, this year's Sustainability unConference is on track to "walk the talk" if you will!

To achieve this goal, 90% of the waste has to be recycled, reduced or reused. Zero-Waste stations will be located throughout the District Hall, each with bins for recycling, compost and trash. Zero Waste volunteers would be watching the stations to educate the public and to facilitate proper discarding. See the Zero Waste e-flyer to know how you can help to build this initiative. We need everyone to do their part to ensure succeed! If you have any questions feel to write a comment or email Laura Corrales at lauraalejandra.corrales@gmail.com.

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Sustainability unWorkshop to set tone for unConference

4/14/2015

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This year's unConference will be preceded by the first ever Sustainability unWorkshop on Sunday, April 19th from 4-6pm at Venture Café. This unWorkshop is designed for Sustainability trailblazers and session facilitators to come together and deepen connection, share engagement strategies, and chart out a shared vision for the Sustainability unConference on Earth Day, April 22nd. Led by the talented Caleb Dean and Julia Frost from Owl, Fox, and Dean, the Sustainability unWorkshop will set the tone for the entire unConference. If this is something you are interested in being apart of, please email Sierra at sflanigan@ecomotion.us


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Day One

4/6/2015

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Hello, and welcome to the Sustainability unConference Blog. The idea for the blog initially came from our need to post quick updates before and during the unConference. However, we quickly realized that the blog format lends itself to longer conversations between those involved in the event.

One of the main goals of the Sustainability unConference is to allow different groups within the Boston sustainability community to engage in meaningful conversations with one another. But if we’re unable to foster long term communication between unConference participants, we haven’t really done our job. To that end, we are launching the unConference Blog with the goal that this will become a space for continued cross-sector dialogue between sustainability advocates in the Boston area.

Look out for upcoming blog posts from exhibitors about what the unConference holds in store, as well as followup summaries about the exciting conversations that take place at the event. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re interested in posting here after the unConference. Let us know what you want to do, and we will work with you to help you start your own conversation. Of course, we encourage your comments as well.

We look forward to continuing the conversation with you.

Sincerely,
The Sustainability unConference Team
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