Love Tomorrow Newsletter #4
Conference recap, the Amazon in rehab and how we can collectively make the future fab
Hey Tomorrow Lovers,
After the busy months leading up to Love Tomorrow conference 2023, we enjoyed a short and refreshing break. But we’re back and can’t wait to galvanise you with a brand-new monthly newsletter. Cause this year’s conference may be over, but our journey towards a beautiful tomorrow has only just begun. 🫶
Before we dive in, we would like to welcome our 651 new subscribers! It means the world to see our Love Tomorrow community grow so quickly. As Rutger Bregman said during his session at the conference: the narrative for the future resolves around what we can achieve together.
So without further ado: let’s get inspired by the amazing things people are doing around the globe and delve into the latest news on sustainability, mental health, technology and so much more.
In this month’s newsletter:
🧡 That’s a wrap on Love Tomorrow conference 2023
🏙️ Amsterdam aims to become the first circular city by 2050
🤖 How AI can help us create a more sustainable food system
👕 Should we put fast fashion in the recycling bin?
🍓 10 bite-size tips for eating more sustainably this summer
🎤 Rutger Bregman on a hopeful narrative for humanity
Love Tomorrow’s stories
It’s a wrap on Love Tomorrow conference 2023 🧡
With 12 innovative themes and more than 35 speakers, inspiration flowed freely at the conference. National and international thought leaders like Jason Silva, Barbara Belvisi, Louie Schwartzberg and Inge Neven immersed us in mind-blowing insights and hopeful perspectives on sustainability, mental health, artificial intelligence, finance and other ground-breaking topics.
Furthermore, visitors could listen to 23 sustainable start-ups who got the opportunity to pitch their business idea at the conference. From 100% recyclable skis and sustainable cleaning products to planet-proof hairdressing salons and circular sandals. So many inspiring ideas. Tomorrow lovers interested in sustainable clothing and accessories could feast their eyes on the conscious collections of eco-friendly fashion start-ups during our Fashion Renaissance expo.
Our first Love Tomorrow Job Fair with VDAB also turned out to be a great success. With 217 job opportunities at visionary companies like Tomorrowland, BMW, VRT and Loop Earplugs, more than 700 people registered on our job platform. 631 applications led to over 250 job interviews in our iconic Ferris Wheel. What a way to kickstart your future-proof career.
Top-class DJs like Joris Voorn, Ida Engberg, Jeroen Delodder and FEM had us all dancing to the beats of a beautiful tomorrow. Lastly, we would like to give a very special thanks to our 14 partners, crew, and volunteers who made our most daring dreams come true.
Weren’t you able to attend the conference or did you miss a session? Our team has been working relentlessly over the past weeks to upload all the keynotes and the entire evening show on our YouTube Channel.
News we love
🌍 Amsterdam has set the ambitious goal of becoming the world's first circular city by 2050. This involves viewing waste as a valuable resource rather than an endpoint. By transitioning to closed-loop systems that consistently repurpose, recycle, and reuse materials, Amsterdam aims to halve its use of new raw materials by 2030 and cut emissions. The city has embarked on more than 70 experimental projects across sectors like construction, food, and consumer goods, highlighting the city's commitment to a complex but crucial journey toward a circular economy for a sustainable future.
🌳 Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon plunged this July. Satellite data show an astonishing 66% reduction in deforested land compared to the same month last year. The decrease is attributed to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's efforts to reinstate environmental safeguards and gather international support for the rainforest. This marks a positive shift from the previous administration's policies that increased deforestation.
🤖 By 2050, the world will have to feed 10 billion people. Yet, we’re already experiencing the harmful effects of our current farming methods on the earth and the climate today. That’s why various companies are harnessing AI to create more sustainable food systems. These include monitoring crop health to reduce pesticide use, tackling food insecurity by ensuring efficient distribution and early detection of illnesses in livestock to minimize the use of antibiotics.
👕 According to the European Commission, textile consumption had the 4th largest environmental and climate impact, after food, housing and mobility. The production of fast fashion has skyrocketed globally, along with its environmental pollution, waste streams, GHG emissions and use of natural resources. At the same time, sustainable fashion initiatives are making huge strides as well. From sustainability passports on clothing and trendy circular brands to the popular pre-loved fashion app Vinted: let’s dress to impress with a lower impact on the planet.
⛵ Countries at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) summit have agreed to achieve net-zero shipping emissions “by or around 2050”. Promising solutions to reach this goal include wind-powered ships, cleaner fuels like hydrogen and methanol, electric boats with renewable batteries and the development of green infrastructure at ports.
Tip for a sustainable tomorrow
10 tips for eating more sustainably this summer
Summer is the season of abundance. From juicy, sun-riped berries to colourful peppers, squashes, tomatoes, beans, carrots, … there are so many delicious options to choose from. This also means that summer is thé perfect time to choose our food more sustainably. What we eat truly matters!
According to Professor Johan Röckstro, co-chair of the EAT-Lancet Commission, humanity has turned 50% of all natural ecosystems on land into different forms of agriculture. The good news is that over 100 countries have pledged to return 1 billion hectares of agricultural land to nature, and big food production companies are increasingly committing to regenerative farming and sustainable sourcing.
However, we as consumers also have a major role to play, as our dietary choices encourage the food industry to shift towards more planet-friendly practices. Moreover, studies have shown that sustainable eating is healthier for us. So let’s get started with these 10 bite-size tips for eating more sustainably.
Today’s must watch
Rutger Bregman on a hopeful narrative for humanity
What an incredible privilege and pleasure it was to welcome acclaimed author and thinker Rutger Bregman to our stage at Love Tomorrow 2023. Did you miss his inspiring keynote or would you like to watch it again? We have you covered!
In this session, Rutger Bregman dives deep into the fundamental aspects of human nature, the power of optimism and the importance of a positive worldview. Drawing from his two bestsellers Utopia (2017) and Humankind (2020), he encourages us to reshape our perspectives on progress, the climate crisis and our individual roles in creating a bright future.
Delving into topics like the latest climate science, the influence of media on our perceptions, the pros and cons of degrowth and the sweet spot between idealism and ambition, Bregman’s hopeful message sounds loud and clear. Despite current and future challenges, there is no doubt that we have the power and potential to collectively work towards a thriving tomorrow.
Events for creators of tomorrow
🎫 Sustainability LIVE London I 6-7 September 2023 I London
Contribute to crafting a sustainable future and network with like-minded people and companies at the Sustainability LIVE event in London. On 6 and 7 September 2023, London’s Business Design Centre welcomes over 70 internationally acclaimed speakers alongside 5000+ in-person and virtual attendees.
With renowned speakers like Magali Anderson (Holcim), Sean Jones (Microsoft), and Jennifer Motles (Philip Morris International), live panels with industry experts and a plethora of interactive sustainability workshops, Sustainability LIVE wants to spark the conversation around change.
Get your free pass today and participate in creating positive change!
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