Facebook: Sustainability Redemption?
Our daily lives are constantly consumed by various social networking sites. Whether through platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger or the app itself, it’s fair to say that Facebook plays an indispensable role in how society operates. Facebook obviously makes
Germany And Israel Unite To Make The First Ever Circular Textiles Event
On the 17th of June, the first-ever Circular Textiles Business Matchmaking Showroom took place in a hybrid format, both online and at Expo Tel-Aviv. Organized by Re-Fresh Global in partnership with Circular Berlin, the event was the first of its
Adidas and Nike,Two Sportswear Giants and Rivals on Sustainability: Who Wins?
In a world saturated with big-name brands, Adidas and Nike are two sportswear giants that have found success in the apparel sector. Inevitably, they are rivals and it would be hard to find someone who does not own a single item from
Chanel: Iconic in Luxury, Standard in Sustainability
Distinguished today for its lavish handbags and perfumes, Chanel has been a luxury icon for decades. Founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910, the brand first gained tremendous traction out of a small shop in Paris and ever since has
The First Ever Circular Textiles Business Matchmaking Showroom: Tackling Waste Management Solutions in the Fashion Industry
Organized by Re-Fresh Global and Circular Berlin, the first-ever German-Israeli Circular Textiles Business Matchmaking Showroom will take place in a hybrid format: online and at Expo Tel Aviv on the 17th of June 2021. Nowadays, the fashion industry is facing three considerable
Bringing Architecture to Carpets: The Unicum Collection
The boundaries between architecture, design, and handicraft have historically been rigid; each discipline sheltered from the other, when in reality there is much to gain from their coalescence. The Unicum Collection, drawn together by Oliva Sartogo and Lavinia Fuksas, (L.O.S.F)
Women Worldwide Assert Their Power through Necessity
I do not wish them [women] to have power over men; but over themselves. ― Mary Wollstonecraft, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman Recently, the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights addressed students at the American University of Cairo: Women ruled over many
Disconnect your Life
Whether for work or lifestyle, we are constantly staring at our phones and checking our socials and email inboxes. There was a time not too long ago when an internet connection was only available on computers and the best-case scenario was
De-constructing Modern Democracy
A few months ago, I was on a flight to Washington, D.C., and sitting next to me was a man in his mid-twenties. It was a pleasure talking to him; he has led a very interesting life, having travelled around
BIOPHILIA IN THE CITY
Creating meaningful opportunities for nature in our urban environments E.O. Wilson, who did a lot to disseminate biophilia in the USA in the middle of the twentieth century, described biophilia as “the innately emotional affiliation of human beings to other living
Q&A with Florence Adepoju: Inclusivity and Sustainability in the British Beauty Industry
Florence Adepoju is the CEO and founder of MDMflow, a vegan and cruelty-free British beauty brand that includes women of color. MDMflow’s products range from traditional and liquid lipstick to mascara and lip balm. Adepoju graduated from the London College of
Plain Jane Beauty: A Green Business That Includes Dark Brown Skin
Lake Louise is the CEO and founder of Lotus Moon and Plain Jane Beauty, a skincare and makeup brand focused on green business practices and inclusivity — “In 2010, we were the only green beauty brand creating foundations for dark