Fresh veggies, 230 miles above the Earth

 NASA will be producing its own food in orbit for the first time ever In the near future, the astronauts will be able to develop their own sustainable and fresh food source. NASA announced through the space agency’s Vegetable Production System (VEGGIE) program that it looks to grow fresh veggies, 230 miles above the Earth. … Read more

Eco-chic fashion: Recycled plastic T-shirts vending machine at New York Fashion Week

Plastic bottle as currency. Our everyday plastics can become beautiful, stylish clothing and accessories. Looking to be both fashion-conscious and eco-conscious? Plastics Make it Possible initiative helped New Yorkers explore this cool new trend. For three days during New York Fashion Week, the passers on midtown 8th Avenue were able to “buy” a limited edition designer … Read more

Farm-to-table restaurant named best restaurant in UK

“The Good Food Guide 2014: The UK’s Top 10 Restaurants announced.    Seasonal, fresh and organic ingredients brought Chef Simon Rogan’s farm-to-table restaurant L’Enclume (located in Cartmel, Cumbria, England) the title of the best restaurant in UK, a recognition of the editors of “The Good Food Guide,” the UK’s best selling restaurant guide since 1951. … Read more

Lexus Eco Challenge to open teens eyes to environmental issues

Lexus Eco Challenge inspires teens to improve the world around them. Since the Lexus Eco Challenge began in 2007, 25,000 middle and high school students have earned $4 million for themselves, their teachers and their schools by creating unique environmental programs. Starting today, the challenge is on for students to vie for a share of … Read more

Eco-conscious residence of Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady

For Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady living well also means living responsibly. The famous couple is acutely aware of issues related to the conservation of natural resources. When building their home in Los Angeles, the family implemented energy and water systems that would ameliorate the impact on the land … Read more

Back to nature adventures: casual luxury combined with rustic-luxe

An emerging travel trend is good news for both the eco-tourism industry and the environment, according to The Lodge at Chaa Creek, a Belizean eco-resort specialising in comfortable back to nature adventures. “You’re hearing words like ‘rustic-luxe’ and ‘glamping’ now, along with descriptions such as casual luxury, which we coined as our tagline back in … Read more