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Environment

Blue Bottle Coffee has Discontinued Single-Use Cups in San Francisco

As part of the commitment to achieve zero waste for all US cafes by the end of 2020, Blue Bottle Coffe has begun testing for its zero-single-use-cup program in the San Francisco Bay Area.

This Sculpture Is Generated by Artificial Intelligence

"Just as the classics worked in stone and bronze, so too is this sculpture materially of our time, made from the raw material of computation," said Ben Snell.

Space

An Annular Solar Eclipse Occured on Christmas Day

For those in the Eastern Hemisphere, the last solar eclipse of the decade was visible on Christmas day 2019.

Design

YELKA Is a Minimalist Christmas Tree Made From Wood

Created by Hello Yellow House, a Slovenia-based design studio, the YELKA Christmas tree is a modern and eco-friendly alternative to real and artificial trees.

Design

Send a Sustainable Card to Family and Friends This Christmas

Before you open presents on Christmas Day, it is obligatory to read the accompanying card first. This year, consider Paper Culture's cards made from 100% recycled paper.

Environment

5 Stocking Stuffers That Are Eco-Friendly

Forgot to buy stocking stuffers? Fear not, here is a curated list of five eco-friendly products that your loved ones will surely cherish.

- Environment

#TeamTrees Has Successfully Raised $20 Million in Donations

Environment

Artificial or Real Christmas Tree: Which is More Sustainable?

For those who celebrate Christmas, a festive tree is mandatory for the holiday. However, the question of whether to buy a real or artificial Christmas tree arises. What are the pros and cons of each option? Which is the more sustainable choice?

Design

Adam + Harborth’s Nusskubus Nutcracker Is a Modern Take on an Ancient Tool

Design

Designer Jeonghyun Ahn’s Canvas Speaker Is Inspired by the Art of Painting

Designed by Jeonghyun Ahn, CANVAS is a Bluetooth-enabled speaker that is described as being able to draw any genre of music.

CELINE RODEO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS

Opening the door to a flagship store on Rodeo Drive is CELINE, a French brand owned by LVMH. Designed by CELINE's creative director Hedi Slimane, the 4,600 sq ft (437 sqm) store features the brand's new architectural concept.

Design

The LARQ Bottle Is Capable of Eliminating 99% of Bacteria and Viruses from Water

Said to be 10,000 times more hygienic than conventional reusable bottles, the LARQ Bottle is the world's first self-cleaning water bottle with a water purification system.

we+’s MOMENTum Creates Patterns with Water

Created by contemporary design studio we+, MOMENTum is a contemporary art piece that "invites the observer to forget about the passage of time".

- Tech

Xbox Series X Unveiled

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Acne Studios Maximiliansplatz

Designed by studio Halleroed with the concept and direction of Acne Studios' brand and image director Johannes Svartholm, Acne Studios Maximiliansplatz in Munich echoes the contemporary lifestyles of the German city.

Fashion

Frank And Oak’s Nevasca Is a Sustainable Boot Made From Repurposed Materials

Designed to "take charge of your winters even when they throw you a curveball", Frank And Oak's Nevasca is a winter boot that is made from coffee waste, recycled rubber and plant-dyed leather.

Jose Dávila’s The Moment of Suspension Presented by KÖNIG GALERIE

At KÖNIG GALERIE's St. Agnes, Guadalajara-based artist Jose Dávila has presented a collection of new works as part of an exhibition titled The Moment of Suspension.

Design

Highlight Is a Light Shade Collection Made From Waste Materials

Described as a "timeless reinterpretation of a classic", High Society's Highlight collection is made from the by-products of hemp, tobacco and wine production.