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Tech

Nissan Is Investing $17 Billion to Accelerate Electrification

November 30, 2021

Japanese automaker Nissan has announced that they are placing electrification front and centre of the company’s long-term strategy by investing 2 trillion yen (roughly $17.5 billion USD) into electric vehicle development over the next five years.

Design

This Furniture Collection Is Made From Burnt and Discarded Cork

November 29, 2021

Created by designer Noe Duchaufour Lawrance of studio Made in Situ, Burnt Cork is a furniture collection made entirely from fire burnt and discarded cork material that would otherwise not be used.

Fashion

Jan ‘n June Brings Complete Transparency to Eco-Fashion

November 28, 2021

Founded by Anna Bronowski and Julia Holtzheimer, Jan ‘n June is an eco-fashion label dedicated to sustainable practices and transparency.

Design

Weaver Green Creates Beautiful Textiles from Recycled Plastic Bottles

November 27, 2021

Eco-minded brand Weaver Green has made it their mission to repurpose plastic waste into beautiful homewares since 2008.

Fashion

Get Ready for Snow With These 5 Sustainable Winter Boots

November 26, 2021

Never endure wet and cold feet ever again by being prepared with these five sustainably made winter boots.

Fashion

How Everlane Is Practicing Black Friday Differently

November 25, 2021

Rather than offering a generous discount for Black Friday, sustainable fashion brand Everlane is instead raising funds to help farmers in the U.S. transition their farmland to regenerative organic.

Architecture

This Structure Absorbs Ultraviolet Rays and Emits Light at Night

November 24, 2021

The Photosynthesis Protective Shell is a UV-resistant shielding space that is capable of absorbing ultraviolet rays from the sun and emitting the captured energy as light during darker hours.

Tech

Electric Charging Points to Be Required for All New Buildings in England

November 23, 2021

In a speech to the Confederation of British Industry, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that all new buildings constructed in England will be required to have electric vehicle charge points installed starting next year.

Food

Vegan Food Manufacturer The Planting Hope Company Goes Public

November 22, 2021

The Planting Hope Company has recently begun trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the stock symbol “MYLK”.

Photography

Impacts of Mining in Chile Photographed by Marcos Zegers

November 21, 2021

As part of a 4-year long-term visual research, photographer Marcos Zegers has captured the negative impacts of mining in Chile's Atacama Desert.

Fashion

the underargument: Lingerie Celebrating Individuality

November 20, 2021

A play on the words ‘undergarment’ and ‘argument’, the underargument celebrates the power of individuality and fighting against societal norms.

Design

Tiles Made From Recycled E-Glass Created by Studio Plastique

November 19, 2021

Belgian designers Archibald Godts and Theresa Bastek of Studio Plastique in collaboration with Snøhetta and Fornace Brioni have developed a method for producing tiles with recycled E-waste glass sourced from kitchen appliances.

Fashion

Tradlands Creates Menswear-Inspired Clothing for Women

November 18, 2021

The timeless essentials that Tradlands produces are meant to “redefine the meaning of effortless style,” according to their website. Their vision is to produce clothes that function as an investment.

Tech

Rivian Skyrockets to Become World’s Third Most Valuable Automaker

November 17, 2021

Despite only being publicly traded for roughly a week, electric-vehicle company Rivian's valuation has exploded with a total market cap of more than $150 billion.

5 Sustainable Indigenous-Owned Brands You Have to Check Out

November 17, 2021

Looking for a way to shop ethically while supporting minority groups? Indigenous-owned brands are the perfect combination of these initiatives, celebrating culture, appreciating land, and always encouraging creativity.

Design

This Non-Electric Air-Humidifier Harnesses the Powers of Terracota

November 16, 2021

Designed to be a sustainable alternative to conventional electric humidifiers, the Coarse Pottery Air-Humidifier utilizes the qualities of terracotta clay to moisten air without the need for any electrical components or energy.