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Why Repair Culture Must Return to Our Cities

By Amb. Canon Otto, Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, CleanCyclers There was a time when broken did not mean useless. Across our cities and communities, people repaired what they owned. Shoes were stitched. Radios were fixed. Clothes were adjusted and redesigned. Household items were maintained, not discarded. This culture of repair was not just…

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Before You Buy: The Sustainability Questions Every Consumer Should Ask

By Amb. Canon Otto, Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, CleanCyclers In today’s world, buying something has become incredibly easy. With a few clicks or a quick visit to a store, we can acquire almost anything we want. Yet behind every product we purchase lies a long story — a story of raw materials, energy,…

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The Dark Side of Electric Vehicles

Mining, Labour, Waste Batteries, and the Sustainability Gaps We Rarely Discuss By Canon Otto Convener, Global Sustainability Summit, Founder, CleanCyclers Contributor, SustainabilityUnscripted Electric vehicles are often presented as the moral endpoint of climate responsibility. Drive electric. Cut emissions. Save the planet. The narrative is simple, compelling—and dangerously incomplete. As the global transition accelerates, it…

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Fashion Industry Supply Chains: Adapting to a Changing World

The fashion and luxury goods sector is at a pivotal moment, navigating a complex web of challenges that range from unresolved tariff issues and geopolitical tensions to the growing impacts of climate change and evolving sustainability regulations. These uncertainties are driving brands to rethink their supply chain strategies, making resilience, efficiency, and sustainability top priorities.…

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