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SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS
Soybeans Used to Create Sustainable Vegan Leather
A lot of waste is thrown away to rivers due to tofu production. An Indonesian female collective researchers from XXLab takes liquid waste that results from this production to transform it into something valuable. The result is a low cost sustainable fabric to create shoes, bags, wallets…
This new Sanitary Pad is made of Banana Fiber
Three women, that studied in MIT, created pads using composed of 100% eco-friendly materials made out of banana fiber. Unlike other commercial brands, they do not use any chemicals such as bleach and materials such as variants of plastic and rayon. And it naturally decomposes within 6 months!
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NEWS FROM CHINA
China Turns to Energy Storage to Push Renewables 

Despite another banner year for renewables growth in China, the country’s grid is still struggling to bring clean electricity to consumers. In response, China’s policymakers are now turning to energy storage technologies. It can help integrate wind and solar on to the grid by storing energy when power demand is low, and discharging power when demand is high
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China Trumps US on Climate Change
UK environmental campaigner Bryony Worthington says more attention should be paid to positive action being taken to tackle CO2 emissions in China rather than worrying about the US and Donald Trump. China will have a more profound impact on the future climate than the US because the country is adopting a much more long-term view and has the capacity to plan on a longer-term basis. 
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Chinese Premier Promises Faster Progress to Cut Air Pollution

China’s middle class grows increasingly vocal in awareness of the dangers of pollution. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged to make the country’s smoggy skies blue again and “work faster” to address pollution caused by the burning of coal for heat and electricity.
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China Builds First 'Bird Airport' to Attract Feathered Friends 
The idea behind the catchy "airport" project is actually to create a giant nature reserve in Tianjin. The proposed Bird Airport will be a globally significant sanctuary for endangered migratory bird species. They will use the oasis for a stopover, before they continue their journey. 
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Beijing's 67,000 Taxis to go Electric

Plans have been announced to replace Beijing’s 67,000 petrol powered taxis with electric vehicles (EVs), in a bid to combat the capital’s crippling air pollution.
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Our Media Partner, China Dialogue, shares with you 
China’s water footprint: an example for future policymakers
 
WE BELONG 2016: CARBON NEUTRALITY
Thanks to our Partner EcoAct, our 2016 activities are carbon neutral: Participants of We Belong Forums (Beijing & Shanghai) voted for a Sichuan Biogaz project with social and environmental benefits.
Biogaz capture to improve local energy mix and local access to energy in China 

Some of We Belong low-carbon other initiatives:
selection of a venue in Beijing certified under the LEED standard (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), organic, vegetarian & locally produced food, eco-designed T-shirts for the team, recycled paper, the Shanghai event live streamed, …

WE BELONG UPDATES
They continue to support and get involved in the Foundation We Belong
Rachel studied in Fundan University (Shanghai) for her Master’s degree in Sustainable Development in Developing and Emerging Countries. Among her other activities, she continues to support us by identifying sustainable initiatives from China and elsewhere.
Pauline is co-founder of Feiy, a platform that promotes social impact initiatives and create a community of NGOs, social entrepreneurs and social dreamers. She also co-created the Starter Institute (tailored-made programs in social and environmental businesses). Pauline is our Shanghai-based Manager and highly collaborates for the preparation of 2017 We Belong Forum.
 
We Belong Foundation Showcases The Future We All Dream Of.
We Empower Visionary Business Leaders, Sustainable Brands, Designers, Innovators,
and Artists that Shape a Better & Greener Future.
Our founding partner, the Lunt Foundation, is an active supporter of our initiatives.
They help to develop awareness of emerging sustainable and regenerative solutions to meet the major societal and environmental challenges of our time.
Check out the best moments of the Belong Forum 2015 Edition
in our short 2-minute video here >>>
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