Why does it matter?

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There is an urgent need for rapid transition to Global Environmental Sustainability. Thanks to changemakers, progress is possible. "Why does it matter?" is a bi-monthly series that takes a quick look at the forefront of today's trends around sustainability. From May 2021 on, we aim to elucidate this important topic through the eyes of our experts.

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15th June 2022

Experts' corner

How to use e-car sharing effectively

Electric vehicles sharing schemes enable sustainable-minded drivers to rent electric cars for short periods of time. Jürgen Berg, CEO of FLEX, knows how…

30th May 2022

Experts' corner

What should we do with our old electronic devices?

Did you know that your old computer or TV doesn’t belong in the trash, but do you know how to discard your old electronic equipment? Andy Maxant, Director of…

16th May 2022

Experts' corner

The transition to renewable energy

Greenhouse gas emissions decreased in 2020 due to the disruptions of economic activity, travel, and commerce brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. What can…

29th April 2022

Experts' corner

The cigarette and how to fight against this…

Cigarette butts are a toxic plastic pollutant. In fact, cigarette butts are the most common type of litter collected on beaches. We spoke to Stéphane Hérard,…

14th April 2022

Experts' corner

Bye bye linear economy. Hello circular economy!

The manufacturing process of the linear economy counts for half of the emissions around the world. The extraction of resources also leads to other problems…

31st March 2022

Experts' corner

Will AI be human soon?

Artificial intelligence (AI) tries to mimic human thought and integrate it into computers. When will AI be truly human and how should we respond? To answer…

15th March 2022

Experts' corner

2022 trends in FinTech in Luxembourg

Fintech has remodelled the financial ecosystem while banks are using technology to make their financial systems more efficient. What are the latest FinTech…

28th February 2022

Experts' corner

Milk and meat – how can Luxembourg farmers better…

In Luxembourg, temperatures have risen by 1.3 degrees since 1832. According to weather experts, drought and heavy rain will also increase in Luxembourg.…

15th February 2022

Experts' corner

Internet of Things (IoT)

Is your home a smart home? Welcome to the Internet of Things (IoT). All around the world, billions of physical devices are now connected to the internet. That…

14th January 2022

Experts' corner

The gender gap and how to close it

According to the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2021, at least one more generation of women will have to wait for gender equality. Dr.…

30th December 2021

Experts' corner

Cybercrime and how to prevent it

The world has become digital and cybercrime is on the rise. Failure of companies’ technological defences entail both financial loss and damage to the…

15th December 2021

Experts' corner

Life on the streets – how can we help homeless…

For 25 years, Stëmm vun der Strooss, a non-profit organisation, has provided support to people in need. The non-profit organisation collects food before…

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