Fur in children’s clothes: two toxic garments recalled
LAV (the Italian Anti-Vivisection League) notices the presence of toxic substances in some children’s garments containing fur. The Ministry of Health bans sales.
10 things you didn’t think could be smart but are becoming so
Smart objects are those that, according to the University of Toronto, have the ability to react and communicate with peers (this definition excludes some of my acquaintances). And to do this, it must have a small brain (this thing excludes some other of them).
Wax Max, from fabrics to ethical manufacturing made in Africa
Wax Max is a collection of garments and home fittings combining African fabrics and manufacture with Western style. A perfect combination of different cultures.
This guy saves trees with old recycled mobile phones
Is it possible to use technology to prevent trees from being cut down? The answer could lie in Rainforest Connection.
Local designers are taking African fashion out of the hands of Western brands
Today the continent is evermore relevant to the fashion industry worldwide. Global markets are not only looking to it as a sourcing destination but also as a source of inspiration. Colour Trends Whether it is for bright colours, patterns or prints the world is looking to African fashion. Tropical landscapes with lush green forests, fruits
With E-Kaia we can source electricity from plants
Small mobile devices can also be charged with plant-extracted electricity. You just need to connect them to an E-Kaia charger.
The eco-friendly leather bag made of apple scraps
Aiming to recycle organic waste, engineer Alberto Volcan created an eco-friendly leather bag made of apple scraps.
Moroccan women hand-weave the magic carpet of sustainable development
The NGO Arte Fatto Onlus was founded in Milan in 2008 to encourage sustainable development through art, design and craftsmanship. It supports crafts men and women around the world to meet the demand for ethical fashion with the objective of improving their life conditions by offering training on design and business skills. The project “L’Oasi
Stella McCartney supports women afflicted with breast cancer
During the month devoted to the prevention of breast cancer, Stella McCartney has launched a line of lingerie whose revenue will be donated to different non-profit organisations.
New collection of sustainable accessories from recycled rubber
By using rubber scraps of Vibram shoe soles Carmina Campus, Ilaria Venturini Fendi’s brand, launched a new line of bags and shoes. All this was made possible thanks to recycling.