Electric air travel may be here sooner than expected with Rolls-Royce’s first electric plane

    Spirit of Innovation, Rolls-Royce’s first electric plane, is finally ready for the skies. The first flight of Rolls-Royce’s revolutionary Spirit of Innovation electric aircraft signals a huge step forward in the global transition to cleaner forms of flight. The plane took to the skies propelled by its powerful 400kW (500+hp) electric powertrain with … Read more

The green side of the Salone del Mobile 2021: Seven design companies exploring the complex theme of sustainability

    Waste recovery, raising the efficiency of productive processes, innovating traditional craftsmanship, raising ecological awareness: showcasing a variety of approaches to green design, “supersalone” design fair in Milan provided a unique opportunity to engage with the various responses and approaches from the design companies to the theme of environmental sustainability. This is just a … Read more

Five Eco-Friendly Features for the Luxury Home

  A truly sustainable home is one that is designed with sustainability and the environment in mind. For those who are looking to start from scratch or who want to buy a sustainable luxury property you will want to start with certification. LEED certification is one of the best eco-friendly construction certifications for developers and … Read more

Eco-conscious customers are being more considered in how they live and shop and weddings are no exception

    New, circular retail models aim to change the way people shop. For five weeks, a new eco-concept from London’s Selfridges will take centre stage at the Corner Shop destination on Oxford Street, as Selfridges continues to explore circular retail models and experiences through Project Earth. Selfridges’ new “Resellfridges: The Wedding” is offering one-of-a-kind … Read more

Saving the world has to begin at home: 4 responsible homeware brands

  Begg x Co Combining cutting-edge weaving techniques with traditional methods and mill machines (many of which were created by employees more than 70 years ago) Begg x Co does not compromise on its values of craftsmanship, innovation and meticulous attention to detail. It’s also a member of the Sustainable Fibre Alliance, so whether you’ve … Read more

What the New World should be in the eyes of the designers of the future

    Pininfarina has announced the winners of the global Design Competition “Pininfarina 90+1: New Dreams for a New World”. Initiated in October 2020 to celebrate the Company’s 90th anniversary, the competition invited students of 15 prestigious international schools to rethink what human experiences will be like in the New Normal. Students were asked to … Read more