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Tech

All-Electric Is the Bold and Thrilling Future for Mercedes-Benz

July 24, 2021

In a bombshell announcement, German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz has outlined its plans to champion electric vehicles and say farewell to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for good.

Film & TV

Director Gillian Zinser Asks How the Visually Impaired Perceive Beauty in Short Film

July 23, 2021

Blind Beauty presents how the visually impaired define and experience beauty with answers to questions about their own identity and self-image.

Erez Nevi Pana’s Installation Flora Fauna Reimagines the Circus With Plants

July 21, 2021

Created by Israeli artist Erez Nevi Pana, Flora Fauna is an art installation said to be the first-ever plant-based circus.

Fashion

Nightlife Is Back in Session With Stella McCartney’s Spring 2022

July 13, 2021

Eager to get back on the club dance floor is British fashion designer Stella McCartney, who recently released her Spring 2022 collection that is filled with party and nightlife-ready pieces.

Fashion

adidas by Stella McCartney’s STELLARUN Champions Recycled Materials

June 14, 2021

Released as part of adidas by Stella McCartney FW21, STELLARUN is a pre-season capsule described as being "purposefully built to support the next generation of changemakers in their running journeys."

Fashion

You Can Eat Ben Denzer’s Birkin Bags Made Out of Vegetables

June 13, 2021

For Hermès, artist Ben Denzer seems to have found inspiration from his salad and has created Birkin bags out of asparagus, cabbage, and cucumbers.

Design

Zaha Hadid Architects and Hyperloop Italia Partner to Realize Future of Transportation

June 9, 2021

Hyperloop Italia has tapped the expertise of Zaha Hadid Architects to help design what is described as a "new frontier of mobility."

Design

Designer Keiji Ashizawa Combats Waste with Upcycled Chopstick Lampshade

June 7, 2021

“What do you do with your disposable chopsticks after eating?” asks Ashizawa. “Let’s ♻️ the 🥢 into 💡.”

Fashion

NORBA Introduces Regenerated Nylon Swimwear collection

May 18, 2021

Just in time for the incoming summer weather, NORBA, a Kyiv-based sportswear brand founded by sister duo Olha and Helen Norba, recently launched its first-ever swimwear collection.

Design

Draw With Vibrant Vegetable Crayons by Naoko Kimura

May 14, 2021

After being unable to find a brand of crayons that we deemed suitable, Naoko Kimura decided to create her own crayons made from vegetables.

Fashion

Pete Hellyer’s New Brand non Offers Sustainable and Minimalist Denim

April 13, 2021

The name non is said to reflect the brand’s core philosophy of non-gendered, non-branded and non-harmful production for both human beings and Earth.

Tech

Dance the Night Away With Waste-Based Gomi Speakers

April 6, 2021

British design company Gomi is on a mission to combat the ever-increasing mountain of e-waste. How you may ask? By upcycling e-bike batteries to power Bluetooth speakers.

Food

Fake Meat Alternatives: A Means Beyond an Impossible Climate Crisis?

February 1, 2021

Industry leaders like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat say it's all of the flavours, none of the carbon trade-off; perfect for those partial to a steak, yet environmentally conscious.

Food

10 Reasons to Continue Veganuary Throughout the Rest of the Year

January 31, 2021

As the annual Veganuary campaign draws to a close for another year, why leave veganism behind?

Tech

Canoo Delivers State of the Art All-Electric Vehicle

January 22, 2021

Los Angeles-based company Canoo has developed an all-electric vehicle with multi-purpose functionality and customization capabilities.

Design

Elements From LEGO’s Bonsai Tree Kit Are Made of Sugarcane

January 21, 2021

For those who want to enjoy the zen and ancient art of bonsai trees but can't be bothered to water and care for them, LEGO recently released a Bonsai Tree model building kit.

Music

The Resurgence of Vinyl Records and Its Impact on the Environment

December 26, 2020

In the United States, vinyl album sales have grown for the 14th consecutive year since the resurgence began in 2006. With 9.2 million sales in 2020, up by 11.2% when compared to 2019's 8.3 million in sales, it's safe to say that vinyl is here to stay. For now.

Environment

This Christmas, Give the Gift of House Plants

December 22, 2020

Not only do they add colour and liveliness to your space, but they also purify the air and provide a variety of health benefits such as reduced stress and boosted immunity.