Sustainable houses are built with hemp
Hemp, also known as Cannabis sativa, mixed with water and lime allows to construct strong buildings respectful of the environment.
Chiara Riccio
Contributor
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Latin America’s first sustainable university opens in Mexico
In this Latin American country there is a green university where students learn how to build a future with low environmental impact.
How good it is to plant an orchard in your office
Planting an orchard in an office can boost the employees’ creativity and increase their awareness on environmental issues.
Hawaii turns old city buses into shelters for homeless people
Nell’isola hawaiiana di Oahu gli autobus dismessi, ancora in buono stato, verranno convertiti in alloggi confortevoli per senzacasa.
Yak’s fur, a green alternative to wool and cashmere
The yak’s spontaneous fur loss allows the creation of a fine fabric similar to cashmere that, thanks to its natural colour, is not processed with artificial dyes.
Stella Jean’s eco-friendly fashion and Haitian jewels
Stella Jean, in cooperation with UN International Trade Centre, brings the jewels crafted by Haitian artists to the Western market
Recycle second-hand clothes: do it for the planet, and for your wallet
The importance of waste recycling is a widespread awareness in all sectors, from food and fashion industry to IT. What about households? How many unused and unwanted clothes do pile up in your wardrobe? Out-dated clothing and clothes too small to be worn fill up our closet, making it the emblem of waste and bad