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George at Asda – What makes clothing ownership and use sustainable?
Money & Business

George at Asda – What makes clothing ownership and use sustainable?

...Resource Action Plan (WRAP) around 30% of all unwanted clothing is thrown in the bin and ends up in landfill, even though all of these items still have some value. We all change shape and size, simply wear-out our clothing, and like to adapt to changing fashions so feel special in our clothes. Avoiding throwing things away when we have finished with them, so they don’t...
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Mental health: Tips for mates
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health: Tips for mates

...tremors, drowsiness, weight loss/gain, tiredness, headaches, stiff muscles, clumsiness, confusion, - and that's just for starters! If they do suffer, be supportive. This resource is part of the 'Wellbeing and Mental Health Collection' created by the Open University in Wales. You can learn more and find courses, articles and other activities on the collection's homepage....
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Why was the Systems Thinking in Practice hub created?
Society, Politics & Law

Why was the Systems Thinking in Practice hub created?

...systems thinking growing, we are doing all we can to provide people with opportunities to learn about how it works and what it can do to help. We have created this hub as part of that response, to showcase some of the many teaching resources we have developed over the years. You can learn more about the history of systems thinking at The Open University in this article....
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Mass production and the consequent devaluation of our clothes
Nature & Environment

Mass production and the consequent devaluation of our clothes

...resource depletion. Addressing these challenges requires multi-stakeholder action plans. But as consumers, how can we reconnect with our clothes and thus limit the negative effects of our fashion consumption? Could we stop buying so much and try to buy fewer pieces that we really love to wear? Some high street retailers seem to be encouraging this, such as Jigsaw with...
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South Asian heritage as a facilitator for developing identity and community
Education & Development

South Asian heritage as a facilitator for developing identity and community

...of values, traditions and customs can strengthen the heritage to transform into a community with a specific focus on preserving the heritage through living practice and social interaction. South Asian identity is supporting South Asian communities to thrive, and to celebrate their glorious heritage which is both a resource for knowledge and an option for healthy living....
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What can philosophy tell us about race?
History & The Arts

What can philosophy tell us about race?

...human beings into races has had, and continues to have, an enormous impact on people’s lives. Many societies have been shaped by racial divisions and racial discrimination. Race continues to affect people’s experiences and personal identities today. This free course, What can philosophy tell us about race?, will introduce you to debates about the fundamental nature of...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
Broken Hearts in Juvenile Dementia
Science, Maths & Technology

Broken Hearts in Juvenile Dementia

...humans, starting with eyesight deterioration around the age of 4-8 years. During their lifetime, patients experience worsening symptoms including seizures and a dementia-like deterioration. In their 20s they often develop heart problems and end of life is around the age of 30. The disease is caused by inheriting CLN3 gene mutations from both parents. The mutated genes...
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The age of offence
Society, Politics & Law

The age of offence

...human nature and thus something we need to accept, particularly in a society based on liberal democratic ideals? Or can we find ways to negotiate the business of living together without succumbing to the sort of antagonism and intolerance that has become so much a part of modern life? Part 1: Defining Offence Transcript Part 2: Offence and Free Speech Transcript Part 3:...
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