Sustainability, Communities Seen Key Drivers of Future Design Practice
Sustainability was one theme discussed on Tuesday at the second Altagamma “Next Design Perspective” conference held at Gucci in Milan.
IKEA Israel to eliminate single-use plastics at start of 2020
Furniture giant announced last year it was removing all disposable items from its stores, worldwide…
John Lewis trials plastic bag-free store
John Lewis says its Oxford shop has become the first department store to stop using plastic bags, as part of a new pilot scheme…
Amtrak Is Running Late as It Begins to Tackle Single-Use Plastics
In mid-October, 20 design students and design professionals boarded an Amtrak train at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.Their mission on the way to…
John Lewis trials sustainability schemes at Oxford store
Ban on 5p single-use plastic bags and replacement of bubble wrap with eco-wrap among measures…
Fool-Proofing Sustainability, Part 3: Value Cycling
The model we use to teach MBAs about production is the value chain. But there’s a problem: It imagines a linear world in which materials can be constantly pushed through an assembly line with no consequence.
Canada’s long-term sustainability tied to population growth
This reverberates into important measures like housing, transport, and education…
Technology and sustainability revealed as top convenience trends
Technology and sustainable and healthy are the two trends that will shape the convenience sector over the next five years, according to a leading analyst.
Eastman Takes a Significant Step to Accelerate the Circular Economy
Eastman has begun commercial operation of a chemical recycling technology that takes aim at solving the problem of waste plastic.
O2 e-waste scheme passes three million phone milestone
Mobile network says it has stopped 450 tonnes of e-waste going to landfill…
Pressure on Ibiza’s sustainability: Is the party over?
The environmental impact on the Spanish island best known for its nightlife.
Tel Aviv starts to phase out single-use plastic in schools
Kindergartners and first to third graders who stay on for lunch to get multi-use crockery, cutlery kits; kindergartens to be equipped with dishwashers…
The Cycle Of A Circular Economy
Facility professionals have the power to further the circular economy, and options are growing to discover new choices for office furniture and more.
Prada ‘Re-nylon’: Where timelessness and sustainability meet luxury
Prada responds to the sustainability challenge with Re-Nylon, its new capsule line of accessories made from recycled materials.
Gartner: by 2029 the circular economy will be the only economy
Chief supply chain officers are and will continue to be instrumental in the shift from a linear to a circular economy. By 2029, circular economies are expected to replace linear economies and that comes with consequences for supply chain leaders.
Canada’s Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup
Elizabeth May was “shocked” to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge.
Girls and young women call for UK to reduce single-use plastic
Hundreds of thousands of girls join Girlguiding campaign to tackle plastic pollution…
How Austin’s Commitment to Sustainability is Driving Prosperity –
Austin, Texas, is a shining example of how sustainability can contribute to the development and growth of a city.
ECO EYEWEAR // Making Sustainability the ‘New Normal’
When Italian eyewear powerhouse MODO launches a new collection from Eco Eyewear, the industry is watching closely. Interview with Giovanni Lo Faro.
Willy Legrand On Hotels, Sustainability and the Future of the Hospitality Business
Willy Legrand, Professor at IUBH International University Bad Honnef – Bonn in Germany, shares his views on sustainability and gives practical tips how hotel managers and operators can prepare for zero emission regulations…