US crushes 6 tons of ‘blood ivory’ in largely symbolic move
Crush of ivory trinkets shows Obama administration’s resolve in ending illegal trade but stops short of a complete ban on domestic ivory sales
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Bees under Guerlain’s protection
Black Breton Bee protected by Guerlain. Honey has been seen as a symbol of wealth and life since time began… Guerlain luxury house offers the benefits of this natural and universalingredient in its Abeille Royale line by Guerlain. The bee is Guerlain’s symbol and has a very special resonance for the perfume house. Guerlain … Read more
Biomimicry & Mobility 2025. Solutions inspired by natural creatures
The Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show) announced that nine concepts were submitted by world-renowned auto design studios for this year’s Design Challenge, themed “Biomimicry & Mobility 2025 – Nature’s Answer to Human Challenges.” Each competitor’s mobility solution or system has been designed with nature’s inspiration while increasing function and addressing a variety … Read more
Electric car sales at record high in UK, figures show
New registrations under the government’s £5,000 grant scheme were at 1,149, the highest number since it started in 2011
World’s stock exchanges fail to hold companies to account on sustainability
New study shows worrying levels of basic sustainability reporting from listed companies. Regulators and stock exchanges should take action, writes Jo Confino
Everything is connected: Vivienne Westwood Red Label SS14
Vivienne Westwood SS14: Chime for change. ‘She danced, and was obliged to go on dancing through the dark night. The shoes bore her away over thorns and stumps till she was all torn and bleeding; she danced away over the heath to a lonely little house. Here, she knew, lived the executioner; and she tapped … Read more