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Circular Waste Systems for Urban Resilience: The Dangers of Linear Waste Systems and how Circular Models Address Those Needs
In the face of escalating climate threats and environmental degradation, the way we manage waste has become a defining issue for urban resilience. A new report, Circular Waste Systems for Urban Resilience, produced by Leading Cities and the Afkar Collective, offers a compelling examination of how circular models can address the urgent shortcomings of our current linear systems. Authored by Domenic R. Brown, the report invites readers to rethink the very foundations of waste m
afkar collective
Oct 22 min read
Statement of Solidarity: For a Just, Peaceful, and Sustainable Palestine
Afkar Collective affirms its unwavering support for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, statehood, and a life of dignity and peace.
afkar collective
Aug 51 min read
The Evolution from War Booty to Restitution Rights in Art
From war booty to restitution rights, art theft in conflicts highlights the evolving fight for cultural justice.
afkar collective
Apr 82 min read
The Digital-Physical Divide: Urban Technology's Struggle to Keep Pace with Climate Change's
Cities race ahead digitally but lag physically. Climate change exposes risks of outdated infrastructure. We must innovate in atoms.
afkar collective
Aug 26, 20243 min read
Beyond the Hype: Unpacking the True Impact of "Smart Cities"
"Smart Cities" promise efficiency but often prioritize profit over solving real urban challenges.
afkar collective
Apr 30, 20249 min read
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