Esxence 2013: interview with Nikolas Gleber, Essence of new Gentlemen by Friendly Fur

Nikolas Gleber-Friendly Fur: “The “New luxury” is living true values, being yourself” At this year’s Esxence Milano, 2LUXURY2 had the pleasure to meet Nikolas Gleber – creator of Friendly Fur, conceptionist at ENGEE, an innovative,  creative artist, and a true passionate about perfumes, and luxury objects of green glamour. His work is devoted to eco-responsibility, luxury … 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

Victory for sharks and manta rays: Indonesia creates sanctuary in the ‘Amazon of the Ocean’

‘Amazon of the Ocean’: Indonesia creates sanctuary for sharks and manta rays In a move to protect a 46,000-square-kilometre area of ocean, Indonesia, currently the world’s largest exporter of sharks and rays, has announced the creation of a sanctuary for sharks and manta rays. The remote ocean dive destination is part of the Coral Triangle, an … Read more

What goes in must come out: 2012 Cruise Ship Report Card

Friends of the Earth releases 2012 Cruise Ship Report Card Cruise sewage: What goes in must come out. The enormous amounts of food and drink consumed on cruise ships, along with water from laundry, pool, medical facilities, photo labs, spas, and dry cleaning stations, has to go somewhere. At sea, what you flush down the … Read more

Sustainable sourcing of marine ingredients in cosmetics

Marine sourcing to increase in the coming years. Marine Ingredients in Cosmetics: Sustainability implications  The popularity of marine ingredients is leading to concerns that large-scale sourcing, or non-sustainable production methods, could disrupt marine ecosystems already under strain. With the cosmetics industry having an insatiable appetite for novel ingredients, Organic Monitor expects marine sourcing to increase … Read more

Top 10 sustainable textile trends of the year

Top ten sustainable textile trends, with the potential to influence eco thinking of the future highlighted by WGSN Materials team: 1. Compress fibres to produce new eco materials 2. Luxury unwaste redefines recycling 3. Changing the functions of food 4. Reclaiming discarded items into new products 5. Reinterpreting domestic processes 6. The versatility of cork … Read more