Category: Green
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Stephen Burks on DIY-meets-luxury and sustainable design
The modernist designer seeks ‘a return of the hand’ – or handmade products – in high-end consumerism
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Orangutan experts plead for Australian food manufacturers to reject palm oil
Apes, elephants, rhinos and tigers at dire risk if unsustainable palm oil plantations allowed in Sumatran reserve
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‘Big egos’ and inaction: whatever happened to the B Team?
Critics say Richard Branson’s sustainability initiative has made no real progress one year after launch, Jo Confino calls for fewer press releases and more fist bangingRead more stories like this:The B Team challenge leaders revealed: who are they? Richard Branson and Jochen Zeitz launch the B Team challenge How Google’s Larry Page became a responsible…
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Bike to the future with a solar velomobile
Solar Velomobile outlines the future of biking. With the addition of motor assistance to extend range and make hills easier, e-velos look and feel like “micro cars”. A solar panel built-into the roof of this Organic Transit’s ELF solar velomobile powers the 600-watt electric motor for up to 45 miles on a single charge or…
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Five things we learned about fashion, technology and sustainability
In a recent live chat, experts took questions on the marriage of technology and fashion and the implications for sustainability
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Sustainability program added to audi e-tron experience
With the introduction of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron – the first plug-in hybrid vehicle offered by the brand, Audi will offer three unique opportunities to help improve sustainability and reduce carbon emissions. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron combines sporty power with efficiency and a Level 2 charger for an eco-conscious and hassle-free electric driving…