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.
Source: spectr-magazine.com
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The introduction of congestion charges in cities can act as encouragement for motorists to opt for smaller, more efficient cars, a study has concluded.
Experts from Washington State University found that drivers who often encounter traffic jams are drawn to larger cars, which they see as safer and more comfortable.
However, modelling suggests that congestion charges can reverse this effect — freeing up drivers to feel comfortable buying more fuel efficient vehicles.