“The ocean cleanup” or how to extract plastics from the ocean

Massive quantities of plastic garbage are already contaminating our oceans. Where millions of tons of plastic kill ocean life and poison food chains, somebody sees opportunities to combat this. To extract 7 billion kg of plastic from the ocean in just 5 years? Is this feasible? Dutch tech student Boyan Slat says yes. His concept called … Read more

Azzam – the world’s largest private yacht revealed

The world’s largest private-owned superyacht, costing an estimated £450 million, was officially launched in Germany , announced Boat International Media. Code-named “Project Azzam”, this 590ft long superyacht is believed to have been built for a Saudi billionaire. It dwarfs Eclipse, the current holder of “the world’s biggest private yacht”, owned by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, … Read more

Spirit of Mexico celebrated with the new limited edition of world’s most iconic vodka brand

Absolut Mexico Bottle Features Original Designs by Contemporary Mexican Artist Dr. Lakra World’s most iconic vodka brand pays homage to Mexican culture and multicultural heritage. Three legendary icons from ancient Mayan culture – Hurakan (Hurricane), Kukulkan (Serpent) and Balam (Jaguar) are brought to life on the new Absolut Mexico limited-edition bottle designed by Dr. Lakra, … Read more

Telling the human story of Pompeii and Herculaneum

Bringing the Romans to life in the heart of London; An unmissable exhibition and an unparalleled glimpse into the daily life of the Roman Empire Two ordinary cities, one extraordinary event. London’s British Museum is looking at the Roman home and the people who lived in Pompeii and Herculaneum ill-fated cities in “Life and death … Read more

MostSalone 2013 – Let’s cook the future of design

Renowned designers, cutting edge brands and emerging new talents are heading to MOST SALONE Milano 2013 – the design destination instigated by British designer Tom Dixon at Milan’s Museum of Science and Technology (9 – 14 April 2013). It provides 2013 Milan Design Week with a curated creative hub, “promoting forward-thinking culture, commerce and creativity against … Read more

Eco-conscious hotels in US. Eco-friendly efforts don’t have to end at home

10 eco-friendly and stylish hotels in Americans’ favorite destinations according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index. The guests of this hotels think about reducing their carbon footprints without skipping a moment of vacation time. Here are top 10 most popular U.S. destinations (according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI) ramping up their conservation efforts … Read more