Natural (Nat) Sound Video Story - Title
Text for written story will go here (approx. 200 words). Subject driven story of what they are actively doing of news value and why. There is no reporter's voice. Includes text setup and subtitle. The story setup (200+ words). Approx.1:30 - 1:58 max. story length. Involves 1 or 2 group members from each school.
Photomontage with Journalistic Captions - Title
Text for written story will go here (approx. 200 words). Subject’s creative rise with short journalistic captions. This will explore how they arrived at this concept. The idea may have started at a very young age. Includes text setup and subtitle. The story setup (200+ words). Each photo will be accompanied by a short caption. Be creative with audio - natural sound or music with a couple of short (10 sec.) interview clips (audio only) that support the accompanying photo and caption. You can use Premier Pro to create this montage. Each slide should be short - approx. 10 seconds for a max. 2:00 for each story. Credit all necessary photos. Involves 1 group member from each school.
Podcast - Title
Text for written story will go here (approx. 200 words). Find an expert, an activist, environmentalist, someone who can objectively discuss this movement and/ or creation and its impact on members of the local economy. Reporter’s voice optional. Advanced audio layering. Includes text setup, approx. 200+ words and subtitle for the story. Also include a photo of your expert with full name and title. Run time: approx. 3:00-5:00. Involves 1 group member from each school.
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From Seneca to Artvelde
Let’s head to Belgium to see how local initiatives, an ocean apart, are contributing to a global circular economy by designing out waste, repurposing or regenerating.
Sustainability Meets Inclusivity
Recyclage Gantoise is a project led by Ghent-based VZW Mozaïek. They have a special goal: to sustain a circular value chain for hospitals in the city.
The non-profit receives garments from hospitals and carefully removes the sticker materials. After the items are made ready for recycling, they are processed into polymer granules. This material is used to create car dashboards.
The project is addressing the climate crisis – but also the needs of vulnerable people. Not everyone fits into the standard labour market in our society. Through Recyclage Gantoise, meaningful opportunities are created for people with various disabilities and challenges.
It started out small. Led by Karen Vansteenwegen and her team, it has grown into a full-fledged day program within their centre.
Research has been conducted into other materials where hospitals can help in the recycling process. The organisation has received subsidies that will allow them to do even more additional research.
This circular initiative has gained formal recognition. It received the Circuit Circulair award from the City of Ghent. VZW Mozaïek is committed to sustainable development for climate and for society.
Embracing Green
As a nature lover, Karen Vansteenwegen has always surrounded herself with green. She’s done this not only in her home, but also in her work life. At Mozaïek, Vansteenwegen has found a way to promote environmental awareness in her workspace. She hopes to motivate others to fight against the climate crisis.
She had to take a couple of restrictions into consideration. Those with disabilities sometimes aren’t allowed to operate heavy machinery. The task needed to be more suitable for those with challenges. Karen set out to find an accommodative solution.
While looking for a recycling project, Karen was inspired by a care group in her hometown. The group already repurposed surgical materials. Only one task matched all the criteria: the low-risk job of pulling stickers off surgical garments. A small change with a big result. When the stickers are removed, the items may be repurposed.
Karen has received much praise for her contributions against medical waste. Her award, the ‘Circuit Circulair’ prize, was founded by the City of Ghent to bring more awareness to recycling projects. Karen was awarded first place because she was able to connect social and ecological sustainability. She has received governmental funding to expand and start up more recycling projects in the future.
Meet the Team

Bibian Post

Kathlyn Brans

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