January

Sustainability Newsletter
The World Economic Forum was founded in 1971. It is a membership-based organization, and
membership is made up of the world's largest corporations. The WEF hosts an annual meeting
at the end of January in Davos, Switzerland. The meeting brings together some 3,000 business
leaders, international political leaders, economists, celebrities and journalists for up to five days
to discuss global issues, across 500 public and private sessions.

“Our House Is Still on Fire”

Greta Thunberg Addresses Davos Forum in Switzerland

News:

❖ Microsoft Changes from Carbon Neutral to Carbon Negative

❖ The Intersection of Climate Change and Segregation

❖ Australian Bushfires and the Environmental Impacts

❖ OneNYC 2050: Read about NYC’s Green New Deal

❖ 1.5° or 2°C: What Half a Degree Means for the Future

Products: Bathroom Edition!

➔ Toothpaste and Bite

➔ Say Goodbye to Q-Tips: Reusable Cotton Swab

➔ Reusable Face Cotton Pads

➔ Zero Waste Dental Floss

Events:

➢ Namesakes: Honoring African Americans in NYC Parks

➢ Lunar New Year Tinker Festival

➢ Upcycling: Terrarium Building

➢ Winter Tree ID in Prospect Park

➢ Women and Climate Justice Panel

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sustainability newsletter or any questions please email:
cmanzo@cookeschool.org.