Rotarians’ Quest for Circular Economy

By Ariel Miller In many countries, December brings an avalanche of shopping, shipping, fossil-fueled travel, and discarded packaging. It’s hard to imagine anything farther from sustainability, so ESRAG’s holiday gift to you is this newsletter reporting on circular...
With COP27 done, how Rotarians can catalyze resilience

With COP27 done, how Rotarians can catalyze resilience

The COP27 climate conference is over now. COP26 was much stronger than COP27 because it set clear mitigation targets and because more than 40 countries – including major coal-consuming nations like Poland, Vietnam and Chile – committed to shift away from coal....
Rotary Clubs Collect E-Waste

Rotary Clubs Collect E-Waste

ESRAG Board Member, Clari Nolet, established a turn-key project that Rotary Clubs can easily run in one weekend to gather and recycle lithium-ion batteries from around their communities. These projects play such an important environmental role that Forbes Magazine...
Principles and Promise of Circular Economy

Principles and Promise of Circular Economy

Watch Dr. Yasar Atacik’s March 30 presentation to ESRAG’s Projects Webinar for an empowering introduction to the principles of circular economy. Here are some of the key points. Circularity goes far beyond diverting waste: it starts with designing products that are...
Strengthening All Concerned

Strengthening All Concerned

Key Biscayne’s Yellow Masks protect livelihoods as well as lives   Strengthening All Concerned Whether you’re a Homestead migrant worker or a Miami seamstress, you’re now better equipped to survive COVID-19 and keep your job, thanks to the quick action of three...