Search results for: “Sustainability”
-
The greenest companies worldwide: Kering ranks #1 in Consumer Discretionary Sector and #4 in overall Global 500
French multinational luxury giant Kering (Gucci, Boucheron, Brioni, Stella McCartney) has been recognised as one of the “greenest” companies worldwide by Newsweek Magazine’s Green Rankings, coming in fourth position in the overall Global 500 list and as top-ranked in consumer discretionary companies* within the Global 500. Kering’s inclusion in the 2014 Newsweek Green Rankings is based on…
-
Are we today throwing away the resources of tomorrow? Green Week 2014
The 2014 edition of Green Week, the biggest annual conference on European environment policy, took place from 3 to 5 June at The Egg Conference Centre, Rue Bara, in Brussels. The 2013 edition of the high-profile event for all stakeholders in preserving the environment attracted some 2,100 participants from government, business and industry, NGOs, academia…
-
A cruelty-free angora fur trade may be incompatible with fast fashion
Brands suspend production after PETA’s secret footage reveals grim reality behind production of angora rabbit fur
-
Building a better tomorow with hemp. New uses for the old hemp plant
The human beings could not find a more loyal companion in the plant world than hemp. The vicissitudes of the old hard times were alleviated with hemp. Plastic & building materials, clothing & fabrics, fuel, nutrition, animal bedding, animal feed, soap, paper & cardboard products. Of course, in all these areas hemp is an important…
-
Best motor yachts builders – the finest elements of luxury seafaring
Motor yachts inspired by passion for the sea, passion for technology and passion for beauty. Every yacht is a balance of science, style and substance, combining tradition and innovation, creativity and the latest inventions in design. Passion, inspiration, and innovation is driving everything, but one of the first reasons why an owner chooses a motoryacht…
-
Hemp on the high street. Eco fibres in fashion
Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! Hemp is becoming a Force for Positive Change. Fashion is just another example of how exceptional this plant really is. A true wonderplant, the hemp is an example of the genius of nature. During centuries the world was conquered on horseback and wearing hemp clothing. The sails of the greatest…