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Khawarizm Studio showcases unique 3D printed vase and lamp

In 2020, Khawarizm Studio’s 3D-printed smart lamp “The Future Catcher” (also known as LouLou, after the Arabic word for “pearls”) placed third in the 2020 3D Printed Luminaire Design Competition and was exhibited at Dubai Design Week. The light fixture design was a reference to Arabian wind catchers and meant to boost awareness of 3D printing... [Read more from this category]

14 eco-friendly van life essentials every vanlifer needs

Whether you’re hitting the trail for a weekend trip or committing to van living, there are some items you need to make your time more enjoyable. These eco-friendly van life essentials will keep you comfortable and help reduce your environmental footprint. Wildland Coffee Minimize the coffee -making supplies required for your cup of joe with Wildland’s... [Read more from this category]

Google’s first retail location earns LEED Platinum certification

This summer, Google opened its first retail storefront in New York City. The landmark event is notable for a variety of reasons, perhaps the most noteworthy being that the location was planned, designed and built with sustainability in mind. In fact, its sustainability measures earned the space a LEED Platinum rating, the highest certification possible... [Read more from this category]

This collapsible cooler is insulated with upcycled coconut fiber

Fortuna Cools recently announced the launch of the Nutshell Cooler, a collapsible cooler made using upcycled coconut fiber sourced from the  Philippines  and designed to outperform plastic. The company worked with local coconut farmers from a fishing village on Lubang Island to create the innovative, insulating material. Each cooler is insulated... [Read more from this category]

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Green Living

Morgenfarm proposes vertical farms to replace Berlins Autobahn

Costing 200,000 euros per meter to construct, the 3.2-kilometer (1.9-mile) extension of Berlin’s motorway ring road was always controversial. If completed, it would bring 130,000 cars per day to south and east Berlin by 2022. As the political will to act on the climate crisis builds, the extension is starting to look like an expensive and ugly mistake.... [Read more from this category]

ESG is under attack, and that’s a good thing

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How employee health and well-being fit into the ESG wheelhouse

The workforce of the future has identified a culture of health as a key factor in career decisions, and investors are increasingly aware that good health is smart business. Read the original post: How employee health and well-being fit into the ESG wheelhouse  Read More →

What you should know about carbon removal purchase agreements

The industry recognizes the need to share lessons, which is one reason you’ve seen companies including Microsoft, Shopify and Swiss Re all publish playbooks about how they are selecting and valuing projects that have verifiable permanence. See the rest here: What you should know about carbon removal purchase agreements  Read More →

Overcoming the cold chain isn’t small potatoes

Father Farms is removing reliance on the freezers and fridges for one of America’s favorite snacks. Go here to see the original: Overcoming the cold chain isn’t small potatoes  Read More →

How US cities and corporations can collaborate on clean energy

Companies and cities should work together on renewables to get the most benefits, share knowledge across the public/private divide and ensure equality for communities. Originally posted here: How US cities and corporations can collaborate on clean energy  Read More →

Officials worry COP26 climate conference is at "high risk of failure"

The highly anticipated U.N. climate conference COP26 is at “high risk of failure,” according to U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. Planned to take place this November in Glasgow , COP26 intends to bring together global leaders to address the climate crisis. However, mistrust and lack of commitment may hinder meaningful progress.... [Read more from this category]

Extreme heat pushes Biden administration to pursue worker protections

President Biden has directed labor officials to draft laws that will protect workers under extreme heat conditions. The directive comes months after a hot summer, in which several workers were reported dead due to extreme heat. The severity of heatwaves has been on the rise, thanks to climate change. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration... [Read more from this category]

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