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Marcelo.macci

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In some of Singapore’s older neighbourhoods, a quiet but powerful idea is taking shape. Solar-powered food lockers, stocked daily with rescued meals, sit in public spaces—open 24/7, free to access, and built around dignity.
#Singapore #SustainableSingapore #Asia
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January 17, 2026 at 9:54 AM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

Were should men really get there style tips? #style #Men #Male #fashion #Metrosexual #MensStyle
#MensFashion
#GentlemanStyle
#ModernMan
#StyleForMen
#WellDressed
#UrbanMenswear
#MensOutfit
#ClassicMeetsModern
#StyleInspo

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 8d

Where can men get style tips today? Clued-in folks increasingly skip mainstream magazines in favor of niche Substack accounts, YouTube channels and podcasts. 🔗: on.wsj.com/4pOcSIz

January 17, 2026 at 3:15 AM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

Forest mitigation, the process of reducing greenhouse gases concentration in the atmosphere...#change starts with all of us #generationrestoration
@UNEP @ellenmacarthur @greenpeace #pollution #environment #Circulareconomy #ourwaste #development #stopdeforestation
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Why do forests matter?

Forests cover one-third of the Earth's land mass, serving as critical pillars for both environmental health and human well-being. These ecosystems are not only the home to over half of the world’s ter...

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January 14, 2026 at 2:46 AM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

Environmental laws exist for a reason — be mindful of how much you are willing to relax them in the name of new development.
#SustainableRealEstate
#GreenBuilding
#EcoDevelopment
#EnvironmentalImpact
#SustainableConstruction
#ResponsibleDevelopment
#BuiltEnvironment
#LowCarbonBuildings

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 11d

Exclusive: New York is preparing to loosen its environmental law to make it faster and cheaper to build housing in the state.

New York State to Loosen Environmental Rules to Speed Up Homebuilding

The review process can add two years and hundreds of thousands of dollars in costs to housing projects.

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January 13, 2026 at 9:17 AM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

“Today,the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is about 50% higher than in 1750,far exceeding the natural changes over at least the past 800,000 yrs”#ClimateChange

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#CO2
#CarbonEmissions
#ClimateAction
#GlobalWarming
#Sustainability
#NetZero
#Decarbonization
#CleanEnergy

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January 10, 2026 at 6:26 PM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

"The secret to getting myself to play an instrument well on my very first try, you ask? Well, it makes a sound, right? That's all I need. Liking the sound, that's the secret.That gets me wanting to practice a little. #justathought #life #Weekday #music #development #work

January 7, 2026 at 4:15 AM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

Ever wonder why politics & government aren’t the same? Politics is the power plays, debates & influence-think elections and lobbying. Gov is the actual system (laws, courts, leaders) that puts those decisions into action! #PoliticsVsGovernment #leader #Civics101 #DemocracyBasics #PoliticalScience

January 6, 2026 at 3:21 AM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

What is Climate Change?? www.un.org/en/climatech...

#environment #Circulareconomy #humandevelopment l #beatplasticpollution #future
#change starts with all of us #generationrestoration
@UNEP #UNEP @ellenmacarthur @greenpeace #climatechange #globalwarming

What Is Climate Change? | United Nations

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun’s activity or large volcanic eruptions. But since the 1800s, human...

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January 5, 2026 at 7:46 AM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

Humans have mapped just 26% of the ocean floor with high-res sonar& visually explored less than 0.001%—smaller than Rhode Island! Our planet’s last vast frontier hides untold wonders, mysteries, and maybe even new species. Time to dive deeper! #OceanExploration #BlueFrontier[oceanexplorer.noaa +1]

January 4, 2026 at 7:23 AM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

It is "deeply painful" Emperor Naruhito said to witness in 2025 so many human lives lost in human wars around the world.. lest we learn.. give peace the Chance.. United Nations is the only way forward.. #nowar #noconflictsb #peace #happynewyear2026 #UnitedNations #Europe #Africa #Asia #Americas

The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 23d

In the written message released through the Imperial Household Agency, Emperor Naruhito said it is 'deeply painful' to see so many lives lost in conflicts around the world.

In New Year's message, emperor reflects anew on preciousness of peace

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January 1, 2026 at 2:37 AM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

UNEP's 2025 five climate forerunners Champions of the Earth @ellenmacarthur @UNEP
#environment #Circulareconomy #ourwaste #development

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UNEP’s 2025 Champions of the Earth award recognizes five climate trailblazers

As the world moves to slow climate change and create a more sustainable future, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today named five climate forerunners as its 2025 Champions of the Earth. These five ...

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December 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

According to CONAI’s 2024 Annual General Report, Italy recycled 76.7 % of packaging placed on the market last year, @ellenmacarthur @UNEP
#pollution #environment #ourwaste

Euractiv @euractiv.com · Dec 18

Italy offers an early snapshot of Europe’s new packaging rules in action [Advocacy Lab]

As the EU’s packaging overhaul takes effect, new data from Italy offers insight into what's working, and what needs fixing

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December 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

ocean gives us food,O2, livelihoods, climate regulation/But it’s under threat from overfishing, climate∆, habitat loss/Our ocean in crisis, so are we.Protecting it means protecting life itself www.unep.org/explore-topi... #pollution #environment #Circulareconomy #ourwaste #development #future

December 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

Over 90 countries worldwide—mainly in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas—have enacted various bans or restrictions on single-use plastics by 2025 @ellenmacarthur @UNEP #ourwaste #stopsingleuseplastic #beatplasticpollution #stopplasticcutleryproduction #stopstrawproduction

November 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

“Coca-Cola is set to produce over 9 billion pounds of plastic waste annually by 2030, risking 1.3 billion pounds polluting oceans yearly—enough to fill the stomachs of 18 million whales. @ellenmacarthur @UNEP
#environment #ourwaste #stopsingleuseplastic #beatplasticpollution

November 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

US plastic straw production alone generates a CO2 footprint equivalent to 19 mill cars driven emisions PA
#ClimateAction #PlasticStrawPollution #CarbonFootprint #SustainableChoices #EcoFriendlyLiving #ZeroWaste #ProtectThePlanet #GreenLiving #SayNoToPlastic #EnvironmentalImpact

November 14, 2025 at 8:20 AM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

Looking at my printer cartridge this morning while I install I looked up the waste implication on my action apart from the packaging… Every year, over 375 million ink and toner cartridges are discarded globally. #pollution #environment #ourwaste #stopsingleuseplastic #beatplasticpollution

November 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

Fast fashion is 10% of global carbon emissions/above all international flights & shipping combined / uses 141 billion cbm of h2o PA & create 92 mill tons textile waste PA, mostly landfilled. #SustainableFashion #FastFashionWaste #ClimateAction #EcoFriendly #SlowFashion #WasteLess #WaterConservation

October 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

Meritocratic system rewards people based on talent, effort, & achievement — not birth, wealth, or social class. It values fairness, equal opportunity, and hard work as the path to success.#Meritocracy #Equality #SocialMobility #Fairness #Opportunity #Inclusion #Justice #Leadership #Society #Values

October 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

Really what is driving this record high run price for gold 🤔 #gold #prices #precious #metals #milestone #FT

FT Edit @ftedit.ft.com · Oct 8

Early this morning, gold hit a “historic milestone” as it climbed above $4,000 a troy ounce for the first time. Gold prices have already risen by more than 50% this year.

What’s driving this record run? An #FTEdit 🧵

October 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM

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UN Environment Programme

@unep.org

In the Ecuadorian capital of Quito, SolutionsPlus, a UNEP-supported project, introduced a diverse fleet of electric vehicles to help the country cut greenhouse gas emissions and meet its climate goals.

Learn more: www.unep.org/technical-hi...

October 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

f24.my/BR2C Earth’s Ozone Layer is healing thanks to International Acion .. #UN @unep.org @ellenmacarthur
#pollution #environment #ourwaste #stopsingleuseplastic #beatplasticpollution #PlasticPollution #stopsingleuseplastic #development #humaneveolution #stopplasticcutleryproduction

The Bright Side: Earth's ozone layer is healing thanks to international action, UN says

The Earth's protective ozone layer is on track to fully recover by mid-century, according to a report from the UN's World Meteorological Organization released Tuesday. The bulletin hailed the success…

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September 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM

Marcelo.macci

@maccir.bsky.social

Nearly everything can be recycled..but let’s start with what’s around us.. that is.. newspapers, plastic bottles, aluminium cans, glass bottles.. @ellenmacarthur @UNEP

September 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM