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Photography

The Melting Arctic Ice Cap Captured by Photographer Timo Lieber

December 6, 2020

For his project entitled THAW, Lieber photographed the Arctic ice cap, a region few dare to venture. Besides the sub-zero temperatures, it is barren, incredibly expensive to travel, and definitely not for the faint of heart.

Food

Eat Just’s Lab-Grown Chicken Now Approved for Sale in Singapore

December 5, 2020

Marking a historic moment in food history, Eat Just has acquired what is considered to be the world's first regulatory approval from a government food agency for the sale of lab-grown meat.

Food

IKEA Canada Now Offering Food Takeout in Biodegradable Containers

November 23, 2020

Customers in Canada will now be able to visit their local IKEA and order food in biodegradable take out containers with cutlery made from responsibly sourced wood.

Design

Felix Pöttinger’s Seagrass-Based Packaging Is Biodegradable

November 20, 2020

Created by Munich-based multidisciplinary designer Felix Poettinger, POC is a concept material made from seagrass that serves as a sustainable and biodegradable alternative to plastic packaging.

Design

Alice Potts Confronts COVID-19 With Biodegradable Face Shields

November 19, 2020

Royal College of Art graduate and bio-fabricator Alice Potts has created face shields made of food waste and dyed with flowers from local parks.

Fashion

The Best Eco-Friendly Essentials for Fall Offered by Everlane

November 16, 2020

Cozy season is upon us so dress fashionably for the weather. Here is a curated list of Everlane jackets, sweaters and other products that are eco-friendly and perfect for fall.

Tech

BMW Unveils iX, an All-Electric Vehicle Made for the Future

November 12, 2020

Said to be the embodiment of a vision turning into reality, the newly unveiled BMW iX is a culmination of the German automobile company's development in electrification.

Fashion

Allbirds Introduces New Wool Dasher Mizzle for Colder Weather

November 6, 2020

Allbirds has introduced a new running shoe just in time for the upcoming winter called Wool Dasher Mizzle.

Tech

ANA’s Newme Robot Empowers the Disabled and Elderly

October 19, 2020

With Newme, people can explore the world from the comfort of their homes and experience IRL events in real-time.

Tech

Einride Aims to Revolutionize Freight Shipping With Its All-Electric Autonomous Pod

October 12, 2020

Einride has developed the Pod, an all-electric and autonomous transport vehicle. Powered by Autonomous Electric Transport (AET) and a Freight Mobility Platform, the Pod is capable of freight shipping on public roads without a driver on board.

Fashion

H&M Customers Will Soon Be Able to Recycle Clothing In-Store With Looop

October 9, 2020

With the goal of realizing a circular fashion industry, H&M has created a garment-to-garment recycling system that enables customers to convert old clothing into new pieces.

Environment

Canada to Ban Single-Use-Plastics That Are Hard to Recycle by 2021

October 8, 2020

Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change has announced a nationwide plan to ban single-use plastics such as bags, straws, stir sticks, cutlery, six-pack rings and food containers.

Fashion

Studio R330 Expands Its Offerings to Include Sustainable Demin

September 30, 2020

With Studio R330's inaugural collection composed of eco-friendly workout wear made from recycled polyester, the brand introduced organic cotton hoodies and t-shirts into its lineup shortly after. The newest entry for Studio R330 is sustainably made denim jeans.

Fashion

Get Your Game on With Everlane’s Perform Activewear Sets

September 9, 2020

Earlier this year, Everlane introduced its very first entry into the activewear market with Perform leggings. With the release of new pieces in the form of a tank, bra and bike short, the Perform collection is now a complete set.

Design

Studio ThusThat Shows the Value of Aluminum Byproduct

September 1, 2020

As part of their project entitled Red Mud, Studio ThusThat examines and reinterprets the notion of waste.

Fashion

Everlane Releases Affordable and 100% Recyclable Sneaker

August 17, 2020

Perfect for casual and comfortable everyday wear, the Forever Sneaker released today by sustainable fashion brand Everlane is made to be fully recyclable.

Design

Biosponge, a Kitchen Sponge Made of Hemp and Seeds

August 14, 2020

Seeking to realize a sustainable alternative, Chinese designer Shuzhan Yuan created Biosponge, a 100% biodegradable and compostable kitchen washing sponge made of seeds and hemp-based Terrafibre.

Fashion

I Dream For You Releases Sustainable Pieces Inspired by the 90s

August 11, 2020

Perfect for an unforgettable summer, I Dream For You's latest release is a small selection of pieces that are made of eco-friendly materials.