Monthly Archives: August 2012

Building More Sustainable Cities: Urban recyclers – the need for proper storage and sorting space

Posted on August 29, 2012 by sustainablecitiesnetwork

By Steven Charters Despite working on the margins of many cities around the world, informal recyclers are playing important roles in urban waste disposal: collecting, sorting and returning discarded recyclables from city streets, parks, alleys and beachfronts. There may be … Continue reading →

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When the rubber hits the (paved) road

Posted on August 13, 2012 by sustainablecitiesnetwork

Simon L’Allier has just begun his 6-month CIDA internship with SCI, where his work will focus on greenway planning. ~ ~ The need of transportation is common to every human being on the planet. Whether it is the tiniest village … Continue reading →

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Update from Investours – Tourism done right!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by sustainablecitiesnetwork

Jill Merriman just completed her 6-month SCI internship in Dar es Salaam. Thank you for all your work, Jill! ~ ~ As my internship comes to a close I thought it would be good to leave you with an update … Continue reading →

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‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’ SCI Intern Network

Posted on August 1, 2012 by sustainablecitiesnetwork

Angele Clarke just finished her 6-month internship in San Fernando.  ~ ~ As the fifth round of intern(s) going to San Fernando, La Union, The Philippines I was extremely excited, but honestly a bit nervous at being the sole intern … Continue reading →

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