H&M and Adidas, have come together to start a ground breaking new project the “New Cotton Project” which will last over 3 years. To support this project, the EU has generously allocated €6M from its research and innovation fund. But should sustainability projects of large companies such as H&M and Adidas be funded with taxpayers’ money?
Read MoreThe end of last year and the start of 2019 have seen a sharp increase in consumers’ awareness of the damages associated with fashion production and consumption. Clothes are an essential part of our lives, and fashion represents an important expression of individuality. Nevertheless, we have reached a point where we have lost control of what we consume and how we consume.
Read MoreAt the moment, the footwear industry doesn’t have a great reputation when it comes to being ethical or sustainable. At the same time, the market for sustainably made shoes is now booming driven by consumers’ awareness and visionary entrepreneurs.
Read MoreThe tourism and travel industry accounts for around 5% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Of those emissions, 2% is caused by hotels around the world. Incorporating eco-friendly hotel standards can not only be beneficial for the environment but also for the profitability of hotels. We came across some very interesting new hotel concepts that already incorporate the latest trends of being eco-friendlier...
Read More“The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.” Why only one in 10 people knows what they are?
Read MoreSome lifestyle trends are hard to understand, especially when they are not eco-friendly. It is estimated that in 2017 alone, Nestle produced around 27 billion Nespresso capsules world-wide, which equates to around 9800 tons of aluminium waste per year. Nespresso has a world-wide recycling rate of 80% since 2015, which is available in 30 countries. But is this enough to not cause harm to the environment?
Read MoreConsumers are still widely using disposable tableware and cutlery made of single-use plastic for social gatherings. However, there exist eco-friendly alternatives. Japanese brand Wasara offers beautiful disposable tableware which is very elegant and fully compostable. Wasara also only uses tree-free materials such as bamboo and bagasse.
Read MoreThere are changes in the cosmetic industry to reduce its impact on the environment. Here is a list of possible sustainability challenges that cosmetic brands need to overcome to be more sustainable.
Read MoreMore than one-third of farmed fruit and vegetables never reaches supermarket shelves because it is misshapen or the wrong size, research suggests.
Read MoreChemicals in sunscreen have a damaging effect on coral reefs. Especially oxybenzone and octinoxate are harmful and dangerous to marine life. What can you do to help to protect our coral reefs?
Read MoreThe New Denim Project is a successful upcyling project in Guatemala that confirms that fashion products made from recycled yarn can also be of quality and be beautiful.
Read MoreLooking for more than the caffeine spike that a morning brew offers? Specialty coffee promises great aroma and flavour, but there can be much more to it than that…
Read MoreDid you ever have a recycling enigma? What to do with plastic wrappers? TerraCycle recycles what most consider to be “unrecyclable'“ while giving virtuous citizens the chance for charities’ support.
Read MoreGerman start-up company, founded by three friends, launches its innovative sustainable hygiene products such as bio-degradable and plastic-free toothbrushes in the UK.
Read MoreMarketing giveaways contribute to pollution. Here are some suggestions how small and even large companies can reduce the impact of unsustainable giveaways.
Read MoreLiving totally plastic-free is utopian but we can easily reduce the amount of plastic we use. Shopping plastic-free is becoming possible.
Read MoreIs the microbeads ban only on rinse off products enough? Here is a little summary and some more suggestions on how to beat microbeads pollution.
Read MoreThese durable selvedge denim are backed with a 50 Year Guarantee to pass a message: as conscious consumers, we need to buy less and buy better.
Read MoreTribe & Glory - a social enterprise empowering Ugandan woman to support their families by creating mesmerising products
Read MoreBeach closures such as in Southeast Asia are getting now necessary so that the environment can recover from tourism
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