Environment Archives

Environment

Tommy Hilfiger Announces Make It Possible Sustainability Program

September 2, 2020

In an effort to create a more circular and inclusive future for the fashion industry, American fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger has announced the launch of its Make It Possible Sustainability Program.

Environment

Nike’s Move to Sustainability: Is It Just a Clever Ruse?

August 31, 2020

In the past 20 years, Nike has been attempting to amend its bad reputation through a series of sustainability initiatives. These initiatives are said to have transformed the company into one of the leading brands for sustainable sportswear.

Environment

Selfridges Launches Project Earth Sustainability Initiative

August 19, 2020

As part of a new eco-friendly initiative, Selfridges introduced several new features and platforms on its website, including a clothing rental service, an online “pre-loved” or used clothing shop, and a “concierge” to help with product repairs.

Environment

David Jones Opens Mindfully Made, a One-Stop Shop for Sustainable Goods

August 1, 2020

Australian department store chain David Jones recently launched Mindfully Made, a hub where consumers can shop for sustainable goods, like fashion and beauty, all in one place.

Environment

How Regenerative Agriculture Can Make Your Food Greener

July 26, 2020

Farmers have been turning to practices such as “regenerative agriculture” – a process that rebuilds organic matter within the soil and increases the diversity of soil bacteria and microbes.

Environment

Apple Pledges to Become Carbon Neutral by 2030

July 24, 2020

To reduce its contributions to climate change, Cupertino tech behemoth Apple has just announced its plans to become completely carbon neutral by the year 2030.

Environment

Combining the Fight Against COVID-19 With Climate Change

July 18, 2020

Similar to how the idea of “flattening the curve” was necessary to ensure that national health systems would not collapse, so too must the planet implement preventative strategies and adapt to changing realities, lest we all be dangerously unprepared when the worst effects of climate change arrive, too.

Environment

Germany Votes to Ban Single-Use Plastic by 2021

July 12, 2020

In a victory for the environment, Germany's Cabinet has voted to ban the sale of single-use plastic in the country by July 3, 2021. This includes the sale of many single-use items such as plastic cutlery, plastic plates, cotton buds, straws, and styrofoam food containers.

Environment

L’Oréal Announces Its Plans to Be Fully Sustainable by 2030

July 3, 2020

L’Oréal has just made a major statement regarding environmental sustainability. They have revealed that they plan to be fully sustainable by the year 2030.

Environment

67 Days Without Coal – a Record for Great Britain

June 24, 2020

For 67 days, 22 hours and 55 minutes, Great Britain went without coal; the longest uninterrupted period since 1882 during the industrial revolution.

Environment

How Pandora Plans to Achieve its 2025 Carbon Neutral Plan

June 17, 2020

Pandora says that its crafting facilities will use only renewable energy by the end of 2020, and they state that 100 percent of glass, rubber and gypsum waste was reused or recycled in 2019. This presents the company as being on track to achieve its target.

Environment

5 Tips for a More Sustainable Lifestyle Post-Lockdown

June 10, 2020

It is up to us to help the environment recover as these uncertain times continue. Here are five ways you can live a more sustainable lifestyle post-lockdown.

Environment

UK’s Iconic Chelsea Flower Show Is Moving Online This Year Due to COVID-19

May 7, 2020

As the world continues to practice social distancing to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the world’s most prestigious horticultural festival, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2020, has unfortunately been cancelled. However, the event will be moving online for all those at home and in isolation to enjoy.

Environment

2020 Marks the 50th Earth Day

April 22, 2020

Happy Earth Day 2020! First held in the United States on April 22, 1970, Earth Day is an annual event that raises awareness on environmental issues such as global warming with the hopes that people will reflect and change their lifestyles to be more sustainable.

Environment

The Practice of Reviving Garments With Horticulture

April 11, 2020

Mother Earth is the forgoer to all of us humans. She is the breadwinner and forgives us for our solecism. When it comes to learning how to nurture and breathe new life into our garments, her sources are a perfect way to remove imperfections all while making our repayment.

Environment

Bill Gates Steps Down From Microsoft Board to Focus on Climate Change Among Other Philanthropies

March 20, 2020

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has announced that he has stepped down from the tech company's board of directors so that he could focus his time on philanthropy through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Environment

Celebrate the Arrival of Spring With These 4 Sustainable Products

March 19, 2020

The cold winter is finally over. Say hello to spring! Get ready to enjoy the warm weather with these four products that are sustainable.

Environment

Everlane Has Pledged to Only Use Certified Organic Cotton by 2023

March 16, 2020

Unfortunately, the cotton used by Everlane over the last decade has not been organic. Seeking to amend its mistake and create a more eco-friendly future, the clothing company has announced the pledge of transitioning all its cotton to certified organic by the year 2023.