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

50% of global shoppers would take the green option

Consumers prepared to pay more for environmentally friendly products.  Fifty percent of global consumers are willing to pay more for goods and services from companies that have implemented programs to give back to society, an increase of five points (45%) from 2011, according to a new study from Nielsen. The Nielsen Global Survey on Corporate … Read more

Green building products to see substantial gains through 2017

US Demand for Green Building Materials to Reach $86.6 Billion in 2017 A rebound in construction activity will propel growth in green building materials demand 11 percent annually, according to Green Building Materials, a new study from The Freedonia Group., a Cleveland-based industry market research firm. In addition to the lift supplied by general construction … Read more

First U.S. airline to put lie-flat seats on transcontinental flights

American Airlines is the first to offer lie-flat seats on transcontinental flights across the US Beginning in 2013, American Airlines will take delivery of 130 Airbus A321 and A319 aircraft and 100 Boeing 737-800s, building the youngest fleet among major US carriers within five years. American Airlines will become also the first U.S. airline to … 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

Speaking about luxury with Christine Pejaudier – Le Lit National – high-end mattresses, bedding, linens

We had the chance to meet Christine Pejaudier during 1.618 Sustainable Luxury Fair in Paris.   Le Lit National is a Centennial family company registered in the sustainable development by nature and that develops since 5 years environmentally friendly products, natural products not treated with low environmental impact , horsehair and wood from picardie,  poplar … Read more