Luke Owen

Impact & Evaluation Manager at Zero Waste Scotland. Views my own

[Zero Waste Scotland @ZeroWasteScot]

In our recent impact report we shared insight in to what measurable influence this support has had, but here are just some of the key projects to look out for.

[Zero Waste Scotland @ZeroWasteScot]

Today is World Environment Day 🌍

By understanding the true environmental impact of the materials we use, we can all be part of #GenerationRestoration.

Our latest blog shares how SWEFT, our new impact analysis tool, can help us to do just that! 👇

https://t.co/nX1I8UcN5J

[Zero Waste Scotland @ZeroWasteScot]

To become a #CircularEconomy we must examine the true environmental cost of the things we waste🔄

SWEFT - a pioneering new tool - does just that, looking beyond climate change to evaluate five other areas of environmental damage.

Find out more here: https://t.co/h0mnQBAJjr

[Luke Owen @LukeOwen86]

Fantastic to connect with my brilliant @ZeroWasteScot colleagues in #Glasgow to discuss, share, reflect, ideate and learn.

A key takeaway for me is the importance of truly collaborative, synergistic approaches, and implementing systems thinking to address the tasks at hand 🙌

[Danny Dorling News @dannydorling]

For a country to be happier?

The most important thing is to elect governments that will ensure the country becomes more equal by income.

After that ensure your social services – school, housing & healthcare – are efficient and equitable.

Then, freedom.

https://t.co/KFpyX75XMO

[Zero Waste Scotland @ZeroWasteScot]

We're calling hospitality businesses to take steps to slash single-use waste 📢

Ditching Disposables Stirling launches today. Participating cafes will be serving takeaway beverages in reusable, returnable cups.

Find participating cafés https://t.co/yu1wd7XhMk

[Zero Waste Scotland @ZeroWasteScot]

Reduce your digital carbon footprint by making small changes to your online activity. 📲🌍

Every click generates CO2 emissions, but cutting down on GIFs and only downloading new apps with WIFI can make a big impact.

Let's all do our part to help the planet.

[Luke Owen @LukeOwen86]

https://t.co/XHAWxFKJT5

Our latest @ZeroWasteScot carbon metric report "found textiles were just 4% of what was binned in 2021, in terms of weight, but accounted for 32% of the carbon footprint generated by household waste...Food waste was the second highest contributor"

[Luke Owen @LukeOwen86]

Absolutely delighted for @CoventryCAWR Doctoral Researcher @slashnburnett on the publication of this excellent article in 'Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems' 🙌👏

https://t.co/9atA1hmKG8

[Luke Owen @LukeOwen86]

Great to meet up with @ZeroWasteScot
colleagues in Edinburgh for a Team Development Session!

https://t.co/RIrkpf2rBc

[Luke Owen @LukeOwen86]

https://t.co/LSHxlmtiV8

"Asked how she would like New Zealanders to remember her leadership, Ardern said “as someone who always tried to be kind.”

👆 Something all leaders no matter what profession can all aspire to be 🙌

[innocent drinks @innocent]

Today is Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year apparently. Luckily for you, it's not real and it was made by someone in marketing to sell stuff.

[Luke Owen @LukeOwen86]

Sustainability-as-usual is over: time for radical realism https://t.co/1ZrNN5NLfA

[Luke Owen @LukeOwen86]

Single-use plastic cutlery and plates to be banned in England

Positive news - but.. "the ban will cover plastic plates, bowls and trays used for food and drink eaten at a restaurant, cafe or takeaway but not in settings such as supermarkets and shops"

https://t.co/jZlzOwZ8ci

[Luke Owen @LukeOwen86]

#HappyNewYear to all my brilliant colleagues, collaborators and critical friends!

#2023 promises to be a big year for us at @ZeroWasteScot. Looking forward to working together & making the most of the opportunities that lie ahead 💪🤝

#Letsdothis #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

[Luke Owen @LukeOwen86]

https://t.co/Eg1defvnW3

"The @ZeroWasteScot report found Scots recycle or find a new use for only 1.3% of the resources that came into the economy in 2018. That includes raw materials and the energy used to produce and ship them."

[Luke Owen @LukeOwen86]

https://t.co/B7KrHarPW6

"As well as showing how circular Scotland’s economy already is, the report also provides policymakers and business leaders with a roadmap of seven scenarios."

@ZeroWasteScot @ScotGovNetZero #CircularEconomy

[Zero Waste Scotland @ZeroWasteScot]

It's officially December and, while many of us are untangling our Christmas lights, we're setting the record straight on how to recycle them when they no longer shine bright.❄️🔆

#MythBusting #Recycling

[Luke Owen @LukeOwen86]

After nearly a decade with @CoventryCAWR at @covcampus, I am delighted to share that I'll be starting with @ZeroWasteScot as Impact and Evaluation Manager this week!

Many thanks to all my colleagues, collaborators & students over the years - very best wishes for the future!

[Luke Owen @LukeOwen86]

Why Sustainable Food Hubs network: A case study of Better Food Traders - Food Research Collaboration

https://t.co/vnFvg28qQo