Low-impact materials and a transparent supply chain: this is what sustainable fashion is about according to the clothing brand Iluut, launched by three young designers.
Cyclists, bikers and pedestrians, Wair has finally arrived. It is an anti-pollution scarf that filters harmful substances in the air and, through an app, indicates less polluted routes.
Some of the most significant news stories of the year. From the Paris Agreement to the Colombian peace deal, here’s our 2016 in review: the last 12 months seen through the lens of sustainability.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements in stock exchanges are emerging around the world, showing that global investors are exploring ways to integrate such factors into their investments – aiming to generate not only positive returns but also positive impacts. “Stock exchanges are uniquely positioned at the intersection between investors, companies and regulators. As such they can
Sustainable, two-wheel mobility is triumphing in Copenhagen. After years of investments, policies, and infrastructural changes, bikes now outnumber cars in the city centre. The website Copenhagenize has released data linked to the number of vehicles entering the city centre, which are monitored by the city’s administration on a daily basis. Last year, 265,700 bikes have entered
Fat Lama wants to revolutionise the way people consume. The site will allow users to share their objects, combining trust and sustainability.
It won London’s International Student Innovation Award for the best project. It’s a spider silk violin invented by an Italian designer.
Felt is an ancient, low-impact and completely biodegradable material. It’s the best natural insulator and has different applications, from design to eco-friendly architecture.
A luminous cycling strip has recently been unveiled in Poland: created in the town of Lidzbark Warminski, the cycling lane glows blue at night, a feast for the eyes. Features of the bike path The lane is divided into two sections – one for cyclists, one for pedestrians – so that everybody can enjoy such
As we spend more than 90 per cent of our time indoors, the built environment can have a profound impact on our health, happiness and productivity. The WELL Building Standard introduces a model to improve human-centred design and construction. It presents a performance-based system for certifying features of the built environment that impact health and well-being.
