Pacific Byiringiro

@pacific06
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Director & Founder of @econetwork A registered, youth-led community-based organization.(CBO)based in Wakiso, #Uganda, East #Africa. We promote #permaculture through communities and schools, fight #hiddenhunger, and create #sustainableprojects. #Nature is our hope, inspiration, and path to #changingtheworld. We’re proud of the legacy we’re building.
Mastodonhttps://mas.to/@econetwork
Email.✉️ecoyouthsnetworkuganda@gmail.com
Fundraiserhttps://gofund.me/d9ff50591
Pacific Byiringiro4d ago
J blue4d ago

Wow.

A book is coming out that looks interesting. Guardian did a piece on it and I went searching for the book and it has two different titles between EU/UK/CA and the US.

“Plastic Inc: Big Oil, Big Money and The Plan To Trash Our Future”

“Plastic Inc: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil’s Biggest Bet”

Guess which one is the US title?

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/19/they-pushed-so-many-lies-about-recycling-the-fight-to-stop-big-oil-pumping-billions-more-into-plastics

#PlasticPollution #FossilFuels #ClimateChange #books #bookstodon

‘They pushed so many lies about recycling’: the fight to stop big oil pumping billions more into plastics

Plastic production has doubled over the last 20 years – and will likely double again. For author Beth Gardiner, metal water bottles and canvas tote bags are not the solution. So what is?

The Guardian
Pacific Byiringiro4d ago
Pacific Byiringiro4d ago

Travel magic is real. Met a farmer from Mbarara District on a bus and we instantly connected. Ever had a stranger become a friend in minutes?

#TravelConnections #HumanMoments #uganda

Show threadPacific Byiringiro4d ago
#mbarara
Pacific Byiringiro4d ago

Travel magic is real. Met a farmer from Mbarara District on a bus and we instantly connected. Ever had a stranger become a friend in minutes?

#TravelConnections #HumanMoments #uganda

Pacific ByiringiroFeb 16
Christo. London, EnglandFeb 16

I'm not convinced . I see parents on their phones, ignoring children in prams or toddling behind, so am not surprised by reports of poor language development in new primary school children. Every day I am dodging adults looking at phones. They are the addicts. Kids will find a way around bans. Adults need to change their relationship with phones.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/feb/16/dr-rangan-chatterjee-interview-screen-time-mental-health-banning-social-media-18-podcaster

#PhoneMadness

‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18

The hit podcaster, author and former GP says a failure to regulate big tech is ‘failing a generation of children’. He explains why he quit the NHS and why he wants a ban on screen-based homework

The Guardian
Pacific ByiringiroFeb 15
Show threadEco Youths Network UgandaFeb 14
Funny enough your donation is the sweetest Valentine’s gift you can give us 🌱💚To everyone who loves the work of Eco Youths Network your Valentine’s gift is truly appreciated. This season of love, support our cause by donating to our fundraiser and help us grow a greener, stronger community. Your love makes a real difference.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/buying-land-eco-youths-network-uganda
Donate to BUYING LAND ~ ECO YOUTHS NETWORK UGANDA, organized by Dorothee Tell

Eco Youths Network (EYN) is a legally registered Community Based Organization wi… Dorothee Tell needs your support for BUYING LAND ~ ECO YOUTHS NETWORK UGANDA

gofundme.com
Pacific ByiringiroFeb 15
Pacific ByiringiroFeb 15

When individuals spend heavily to gain political power, what is usually their main goal?

As young people shaping Uganda’s future, we must question leadership motives.
Your voice matters. Vote below
#YouthInGovernance
#LeadershipAndAccountability
#VoicesForChangeUG

Economic or personal gain
48%
Public service & human rights
4%
It depends on accountability systems
12%
Power & influence
36%
Poll ended at .
Pacific ByiringiroFeb 15
Show threadIrene (she/they, Sir/Mr.)Feb 15
@pacific06 spending money to gain political power is inherently transactional and it *always* merits intense scrutiny. Anyone who has a large amount of money to spend personally with the expectation of gaining political power in exchange for that money spent is inescapably attempting to buy such power, which demands that they be held to the highest possible standards of ethics, morality, and transparency. The more money they spend to gain power, the more scrutiny is warranted. "Trust me, bro" is what tyrants say. If a leader is worthy of our trust, they and their actions will, nay, MUST survive our scrutiny.
Pacific ByiringiroFeb 15

When individuals spend heavily to gain political power, what is usually their main goal?

As young people shaping Uganda’s future, we must question leadership motives.
Your voice matters. Vote below
#YouthInGovernance
#LeadershipAndAccountability
#VoicesForChangeUG

Economic or personal gain
48%
Public service & human rights
4%
It depends on accountability systems
12%
Power & influence
36%
Poll ended at .
Pacific ByiringiroFeb 15
Ω 🌍 Gus PoseyFeb 15

I've gotten in some trouble for this before but never gained any understanding. If you disagree or have a different point of view, I'd love to hear more about it.

I'm confused why professional sports are still divided by gender. It seems to me that coaches and owners should set a performance standard and ANYONE who meets that standard should be eligible.

What did I miss?

#FIFA #NFL #PGA #WhateverBowlingIs