Economy

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Go Green: Fashion Fixing and Mending

Sustainable Fashion: Fashion Fixing and Mending - Getting started with Ismay Mummery. OU Research Student, Ismay, shares her findings from her garment mending research study and will offer ways to get more out of your wardrobe and get inspired to alter and fix garments rather than getting rid of them.

8th February 2024

Employer webinar | Sustainability: Is your organisation future-ready?

Join Ayo Sokale, BBC Bitesize Presenter and Civil Engineer, alongside Dr. Victoria Hands, Director of Sustainability, and ESG Freelancer Amie Kumar.
Discover why sustainability matters to organisations, how to turn conversations into actions, and the importance of developing a solid plan.
Gain insights, ideas, and practical advice to propel your business towards a sustainable future.
Let's rise to the challenge together!

11th December 2023

Dr Victoria Hands, who has long brown hair and glasses on her head is standing by a window with a brick wall outside. She is wearing a scarf and smiling off camera.

Bridging the ESG skills gap

In November 2023, The Open University published a report on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) skill gap in businesses.

8th December 2023

Go Green x Matthew Cook: The Sharing Economy

In April 2023, The OU’s Matthew Cook, Professor of Innovation in STEM, held a Go Green session exploring the idea of consumers becoming less interested in product ownership and more interested in product use and the outcomes products achieve. Notable examples include city bike rental initiatives that satisfy the demand for urban transport, as well as garden and household maintenance tool-sharing schemes.

Watch the full session below:

17th May 2023

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